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politics July 22, 2017
Trump’s first six months of crisis
Six months into his presidency, Donald Trump has shown no signs of growing into the office. His administration is in permanent crisis, spending its time denigrating the news media. Only the Republican Party can moderate him – and they show no appetite for it.
politics July 22, 2017
Greens and the dual citizenship debacle
The resignations of the Greens’ two co-deputy leaders has sent MPs scrambling to check their citizenship qualifications, and has led to calls for constitutional revision.
religion July 22, 2017
How the church is splitting the Liberal Party
Just as BA Santamaria’s forces once split the Labor Party, hardline Catholics are again threatening to divide politics – this time on the conservative side.
immigration July 22, 2017
Dutton’s rise to Home Affairs super ministry
Acting beyond official recommendations, Malcolm Turnbull has created a super ministry for Peter Dutton – possibly to shore up his own leadership.
politics July 15, 2017
One Nation candidates chase funds
Two West Australian candidates disendorsed by One Nation are battling the party to retain the full share of public reimbursement for their campaigns.
politics July 15, 2017
Greens fail on sexual assault allegation
The mishandling of a sexual assault allegation is part of a series of concerns about the culture and conduct of the progressive party.
politics July 8, 2017
Planning for Tony Abbott’s exit
As Tony Abbott campaigns to reform Liberal preselection in NSW, it has emerged his own branch hired a headhunter to find his replacement.
environment July 1, 2017
Inside the bitter Greens civil war
The suspension of Greens NSW senator Lee Rhiannon is less about Gonski than it is about ongoing animosities and a federal push to reform the party’s decision-making processes.
politics July 1, 2017
Notes from the Abbott insurgency
Back with headland speeches and a renewed manifesto, Tony Abbott has taken off the gloves in his fight to knock out Malcolm Turnbull.
law & crime June 24, 2017
The government’s war on the law
An attack on the Victorian judiciary by three government ministers highlights a larger campaign against the powers of independent office.
immigration June 17, 2017
The decision to settle a massive case on the mistreatment of asylum seekers is more about secrecy than human rights.
