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Grattan on Saturday: Will ‘teals’ strike Liberals another blow in Victorian and NSW elections?
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The federal Liberals are in a parlous state, after an election that was not just lost to Labor but where “teals” stripped...
Grattan on Saturday: Government win on climate legislation leaves opposition looking like a stranded asset
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Perhaps not since the marriage equality vote has the passage of a bill in the House of Representatives carried such a combination...
The election shows the conservative culture war on climate change could be nearing its end
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Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s shock loss to an independent running on a climate action platform wasn’t a fluke event. “Teal” independents have ousted...
Scott Morrison defeated – Labor to govern in minority or majority
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The Morrison government has been resoundingly defeated, with Labor headed for office, although whether in a minority or majority was unclear...
Hey, guess what, guys? Women vote too – and they may decide the outcome of this election
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Because “women’s issues” have been in the headlines over the last year, it may seem strange they have not been more prominent...
As News Corp goes ‘rogue’ on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay?
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What does a democracy do when a dominant news media organisation goes rogue during an election campaign?
In 2022, News Corporation is...