Tag: grattan on friday
Grattan on Friday: Bill Shorten’s moment of ‘connection’ brings back memories of Beaconsfield
Shorten may also have gained a little fireproofing for the
run up to polling day thanks to News Corp. Lukas Coch/AAP
Some old Labor...
Grattan on Friday: In this campaign, Morrison won’t be wearing gloves like Turnbull did in 2016
Morrison will persistently exploit Shorten’s unpopularity.
Lukas Coch/AAP
The Wall Street Journal carried the announcement of Australia’s May 18 poll with the rather cruel headline “Australia...
Grattan on Friday: Bill Shorten’s tactical play foils budget’s tax pitch
On tax, Shorten one-upped the Liberals, offering bigger
immediate tax cuts to 3.6 million taxpayers who earn under $48,000.
AAP/Mick Tsikas
Scott Morrison needed the...
Grattan on Friday: Shorten’s not getting ahead of himself, but the tape measure is out
Shorten is several lengths in front in the polls.
Rebecca Le May/AAP
With the election likely to be called in about a fortnight –...
Grattan on Friday: Bishop’s boots were made for walking
Though anticipated, Bishop’s departure is another blow
for the woman-poor Liberal party. Sam Mooy/AAP
As a parliament that will be unmourned winds down to the...
Grattan on Friday: What does “reopening” Christmas Island actually mean and why do it?
The Liberals think anything to do with “boats” is lethal
for Labor. Brian Cassey/AAP
The Morrison government, politically-speaking, is trying to do a loaves-and-fishes exercise...