Election 2022: Liberals spruik super solution for home ownership and retirement goals Economy & Industry Forgetting what super is designed for, the PM says Labor doesn't want to empower people to use their superannuation how they please.
PNG political stalwart remembered Friday May 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade and Tom Ravlic Federal Papua New Guinea deputy prime minister and transport and Infrastructure minister Sam Basil dies after a car crash earlier this week.
Universities partnership to bring energy jobs boon Wednesday May 11, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The PM has announced a $50 million business and research partnership, committed under the government’s Trailblazer program.
Election 2022: Coalition earmarks ambitions to develop national autism strategy Tuesday May 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Ways to build the workforce capability for people living with autism will be one of the key pillars of a Liberal plan.
Premium Columnists Election 2022: Thodey recommendations blowing in the wind, and there they might remain Friday April 29, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks The Thodey Review's 40 recommendations are all blowing in the wind, and there they might remain.
Election 2022: Liberals’ campaign vision to tap into WA’s resources and energy riches Tuesday April 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal In WA, the Coalition is promising more than 3,600 new jobs and two strategic projects for the critical minerals sector…
LNP pitch more for patrol boats and roads, announce WA mental health agreement Tuesday April 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The government pledges $100 million for two new patrol boats built in WA and $150 million for 33 upgrade projects for neglected roads in remote…
Premium Insights and analysis What caretaker means for the public sector’s interaction with industry Friday April 8, 2022 By Peter Strong Editors' Picks It is certainly not caretaker for associations, who continue to work for members and on policies, and who try to stay on the right side…
Higgins’ encouragement for new wave of women who won’t cop abuse in parliament Thursday February 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social "We've kind of got a new wave of women who are just not copping it ... I think that's been a really powerful thing", said…
Premium Expert briefings Speaking truth to power can be a privilege and a burden Thursday February 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Fronting the National Press Club, Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame spoke of the challenge of being advocates for victims of sexual abuse.
The low-down on your new minister for public service Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Here’s everything you need to know about Ben Morton, one of Morrison’s newest minted ministers.
Julia Banks reveals what it takes for women to survive under Morrison’s leadership Tuesday July 6, 2021 By Amber Schultz Editors' Picks The former Liberal MP tells about the culture of sexism inside the party, which only grew worse under Scott Morrison.
Remembering Andrew Peacock Monday April 19, 2021 By Ian Hancock Editors' Picks Beyond appearances, Peacock had the endearing quality of generating a natural warmth, charm and wit.
Is Malcolm Turnbull the only Liberal who understands economics and climate science – or the only one who’ll talk about it? Wednesday April 7, 2021 By Richard Denniss Editors' Picks The simple truth that Turnbull knows is that building new coal mines will simply make matters worse, especially for workers in existing coal mines that…
If 80% of Australians care about climate action, why don’t they vote like it? Thursday March 25, 2021 By Rebecca Colvin and Frank Jotzo Australian Capital Territory Support for strong climate policies may depend on whether the policies will, or are perceived to, personally impact voters.