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Unlikely allies Abbott, Kean back Leeser’s return to the frontbench
Tony Abbott and Matt Kean are from opposite factions in NSW, but they agree that Peter Dutton must return Julian Leeser to the frontbench.
- by James Massola
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Former governor-general Bill Hayden dies aged 90
Hayden served as treasurer in the Whitlam government and as foreign minister under Bob Hawke. He was appointed governor-general in 1989.
- by Ben Cubby
‘Good craftsman’ Bill Hayden did all but become PM
Of several people seen as likely prime ministers of Australia who didn’t make it, Bill Hayden probably came closest.
- by Tony Stephens
The man Bob Hawke turned to on his deathbed
Former Labor Party minister John Brown’s new book details behind-the-scenes stories of major figures from the era.
- by Roy Masters
Cook incensed by one of the most ‘distasteful’ questions he’s ever faced in WA parliament
In a fiery question time, WA Premier Roger Cook accused the opposition of wanting to cancel the women’s and babies’ hospital as more clinicians speak out about the plan.
- by Hamish Hastie
Analysis
Voice to parliament
Will voters side with the MPs they elected? How these 15 seats may go on the Voice
The Voice referendum, unlike a federal election, will not be won or lost at the seat level. But some electorates will attract plenty of attention.
- by Shane Wright
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Resolve Political Monitor
Jacinta Allan maintains commanding lead over Coalition but gap narrows
New polling has also found that the majority of Victorians want an inquiry to examine the actions of the state government during the COVID pandemic.
- by Annika Smethurst
Australians to evacuate Israel on Qantas flights as Dutton attacks Albanese over response
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assured Jewish leaders of his support and repudiated protesters who yelled antisemitic chants and backed Hamas.
- by David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
Opinion
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In the political dress-up stakes, our leaders are hi-vis but low risk
Compared with their international peers, Australian politicians are no fun at all when it comes to dress-ups.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Perspective
Government
The key promise leaders seem all too willing to break
Daniel Andrews’ departure from the top job in Victoria is the latest study in the speed at which public pledges to carry on can fall away. Eyes are now on Queensland.
- by Matt Dennien
Jacinta Allan names her new cabinet, including her Big Build replacement
New Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has revealed who will take over her responsibility for delivering the state’s multibillion-dollar Big Build infrastructure program.
- by Annika Smethurst and Rachel Eddie