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David Crowe

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Dutton resorts to red meat, but the Liberal base won’t decide this election

The Coalition has waited too long to replace the problems of the past with a vision for the future. Labor’s on track to take full advantage.

yesterday 7

WA Today

David Crowe

Dutton resorts to red meat, but the Liberal base won’t decide this election

The Coalition has waited too long to replace the problems of the past with a vision for the future. Labor’s on track to take full advantage.

yesterday 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Dutton resorts to red meat, but the Liberal base won’t decide this election

The Coalition has waited too long to replace the problems of the past with a vision for the future. Labor’s on track to take full advantage.

yesterday 7

The Age

David Crowe

Dutton resorts to red meat, but the Liberal base won’t decide this election

The Coalition has waited too long to replace the problems of the past with a vision for the future. Labor’s on track to take full advantage.

yesterday 6

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

We don’t yet know who will win the election, but who won the campaign is clear

Voters thought Dutton and the Coalition were the best choice to lead the country as recently as February, but everything changed when the election was...

tuesday 7

WA Today

David Crowe

We don’t yet know who will win the election, but who won the campaign is clear

Voters thought Dutton and the Coalition were the best choice to lead the country as recently as February, but everything changed when the election was...

tuesday 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

We don’t yet know who will win the election, but who won the campaign is clear

Voters thought Dutton and the Coalition were the best choice to lead the country as recently as February, but everything changed when the election was...

tuesday 10

The Age

David Crowe

We don’t yet know who will win the election, but who won the campaign is clear

Voters thought Dutton and the Coalition were the best choice to lead the country as recently as February, but everything changed when the election was...

tuesday 8

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

From Trump’s phone number to the price of eggs, our experts give their verdicts on the final debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the odd claim that Donald Trump does not have a mobile phone, but he was much closer to guessing the price of a...

27.04.2025 5

WA Today

David Crowe

From Trump’s phone number to the price of eggs, our experts give their verdicts on the final debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the odd claim that Donald Trump does not have a mobile phone, but he was much closer to guessing the price of a...

27.04.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

From Trump’s phone number to the price of eggs, our experts give their verdicts on the final debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the odd claim that Donald Trump does not have a mobile phone, but he was much closer to guessing the price of a...

27.04.2025 5

The Age

David Crowe

From Trump’s phone number to the price of eggs, our experts give their verdicts on the final debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the odd claim that Donald Trump does not have a mobile phone, but he was much closer to guessing the price of a...

27.04.2025 3

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

How can you tell you’re in a teal seat? Dutton is nowhere to be seen

The Liberals have changed their strategy in the so-called teal seats. But once again, the party leader is seen as kryptonite for Liberal challengers.

24.04.2025 7

WA Today

David Crowe

How can you tell you’re in a teal seat? Dutton is nowhere to be seen

The Liberals have changed their strategy in the so-called teal seats. But once again, the party leader is seen as kryptonite for Liberal challengers.

24.04.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

How can you tell you’re in a teal seat? Dutton is nowhere to be seen

The Liberals have changed their strategy in the so-called teal seats. But once again, the party leader is seen as kryptonite for Liberal challengers.

24.04.2025 7

The Age

David Crowe

How can you tell you’re in a teal seat? Dutton is nowhere to be seen

The Liberals have changed their strategy in the so-called teal seats. But once again, the party leader is seen as kryptonite for Liberal challengers.

24.04.2025 6

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Why little lies are more of a big problem for Dutton than Albanese

We all know politicians gild the lily, but little lies come with a big cost in the throes of a tight election campaign.

17.04.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Why little lies are more of a big problem for Dutton than Albanese

We all know politicians gild the lily, but little lies come with a big cost in the throes of a tight election campaign.

17.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Why little lies are more of a big problem for Dutton than Albanese

We all know politicians gild the lily, but little lies come with a big cost in the throes of a tight election campaign.

17.04.2025 30

The Age

David Crowe

Why little lies are more of a big problem for Dutton than Albanese

We all know politicians gild the lily, but little lies come with a big cost in the throes of a tight election campaign.

17.04.2025 9

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

We thought Trump was dragging down Peter Dutton. Now we know why

We now have hard data on how the US president is reshaping the Australian election.

14.04.2025 6

WA Today

David Crowe

We thought Trump was dragging down Peter Dutton. Now we know why

We now have hard data on how the US president is reshaping the Australian election.

14.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

We thought Trump was dragging down Peter Dutton. Now we know why

We now have hard data on how the US president is reshaping the Australian election.

14.04.2025 7

The Age

David Crowe

We thought Trump was dragging down Peter Dutton. Now we know why

We now have hard data on how the US president is reshaping the Australian election.

14.04.2025 3

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

There’s a key problem in Dutton’s campaign, and he’s running out of time to fix it

Peter Dutton has run a steady race for three years, and looked at times like he was trouncing Anthony Albanese, but he enters the final three weeks as...

10.04.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

There’s a key problem in Dutton’s campaign, and he’s running out of time to fix it

Peter Dutton has run a steady race for three years, and looked at times like he was trouncing Anthony Albanese, but he enters the final three weeks as...

10.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

There’s a key problem in Dutton’s campaign, and he’s running out of time to fix it

Peter Dutton has run a steady race for three years, and looked at times like he was trouncing Anthony Albanese, but he enters the final three weeks as...

10.04.2025 20

The Age

David Crowe

There’s a key problem in Dutton’s campaign, and he’s running out of time to fix it

Peter Dutton has run a steady race for three years, and looked at times like he was trouncing Anthony Albanese, but he enters the final three weeks as...

10.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Who won the debate and why? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Our analysts give their verdicts on the first head-to-head meeting of the leaders.

08.04.2025 7

WA Today

David Crowe

Who won the debate and why? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Our analysts give their verdicts on the first head-to-head meeting of the leaders.

08.04.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Who won the debate and why? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Our analysts give their verdicts on the first head-to-head meeting of the leaders.

08.04.2025 10

The Age

David Crowe

Who won the debate and why? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Our analysts give their verdicts on the first head-to-head meeting of the leaders.

08.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Three challenges for Dutton in landing the backflip on working from home

The opposition leader has made a necessary decision to stage a big policy shift so he can assure voters – especially women.

06.04.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Three challenges for Dutton in landing the backflip on working from home

The opposition leader has made a necessary decision to stage a big policy shift so he can assure voters – especially women.

06.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Three challenges for Dutton in landing the backflip on working from home

The opposition leader has made a necessary decision to stage a big policy shift so he can assure voters – especially women.

06.04.2025 10

The Age

David Crowe

Three challenges for Dutton in landing the backflip on working from home

The opposition leader has made a necessary decision to stage a big policy shift so he can assure voters – especially women.

06.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Australia’s best hope: wait for Americans to turn on Trump

Given the US president’s fraudulent tariffs, an honest Australian election campaign would confront the need for a national insurance policy against...

03.04.2025 7

WA Today

David Crowe

Australia’s best hope: wait for Americans to turn on Trump

Given the US president’s fraudulent tariffs, an honest Australian election campaign would confront the need for a national insurance policy against...

03.04.2025 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Australia’s best hope: wait for Americans to turn on Trump

Given the US president’s fraudulent tariffs, an honest Australian election campaign would confront the need for a national insurance policy against...

03.04.2025 9

The Age

David Crowe

Australia’s best hope: wait for Americans to turn on Trump

Given the US president’s fraudulent tariffs, an honest Australian election campaign would confront the need for a national insurance policy against...

03.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Albanese slips up but Dutton picks the wrong fight

The difference between the two leaders is that some mistakes are quickly forgotten while others shape the campaign.

02.04.2025 9

WA Today

David Crowe

Albanese slips up but Dutton picks the wrong fight

The difference between the two leaders is that some mistakes are quickly forgotten while others shape the campaign.

02.04.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Albanese slips up but Dutton picks the wrong fight

The difference between the two leaders is that some mistakes are quickly forgotten while others shape the campaign.

02.04.2025 6

The Age

David Crowe

Albanese slips up but Dutton picks the wrong fight

The difference between the two leaders is that some mistakes are quickly forgotten while others shape the campaign.

02.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Labor has finally found a more convincing message. The mystery is why it took so long

Australians’ opinions have flipped in just a few weeks on whether Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton will be victorious in the federal election.

30.03.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Labor has finally found a more convincing message. The mystery is why it took so long

Australians’ opinions have flipped in just a few weeks on whether Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton will be victorious in the federal election.

30.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Labor has finally found a more convincing message. The mystery is why it took so long

Australians’ opinions have flipped in just a few weeks on whether Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton will be victorious in the federal election.

30.03.2025 8

The Age

David Crowe

Labor has finally found a more convincing message. The mystery is why it took so long

Australians’ opinions have flipped in just a few weeks on whether Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton will be victorious in the federal election.

30.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

This election is too important to play it safe

Which side has the answer? So far, neither. Labor offers platitudes, the Liberals offer complaints.

28.03.2025 8

WA Today

David Crowe

This election is too important to play it safe

Which side has the answer? So far, neither. Labor offers platitudes, the Liberals offer complaints.

28.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe