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Angus Taylor’s hard line on migration is not an accident. It’s a choice

Angus Taylor’s hard line on migration is not an accident. It’s a choice

It’s one thing for Pauline Hanson, who has a long history of campaigning against immigration, to make inflammatory remarks. It’s another thing...

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The Age

James Massola

Angus Taylor’s hard line on migration is not an accident. It’s a choice

Angus Taylor’s hard line on migration is not an accident. It’s a choice

It’s one thing for Pauline Hanson, who has a long history of campaigning against immigration, to make inflammatory remarks. It’s another thing...

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Brisbane Times

James Massola

Angus Taylor’s hard line on migration is not an accident. It’s a choice

Angus Taylor’s hard line on migration is not an accident. It’s a choice

It’s one thing for Pauline Hanson, who has a long history of campaigning against immigration, to make inflammatory remarks. It’s another thing...

latest 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Angus Taylor’s hard line on migration is not an accident. It’s a choice

Angus Taylor’s hard line on migration is not an accident. It’s a choice

It’s one thing for Pauline Hanson, who has a long history of campaigning against immigration, to make inflammatory remarks. It’s another thing...

latest 10

WA Today

James Massola

My niece needs the NDIS. Yes, it must be cut – but with a scalpel, not a chainsaw

My niece needs the NDIS. Yes, it must be cut – but with a scalpel, not a chainsaw

The NDIS must be sustainable – and any rorts stopped. But we can’t deny support for the truly needy. My three-year-old niece is among them.

10.04.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

My niece needs the NDIS. Yes, it must be cut – but with a scalpel, not a chainsaw

My niece needs the NDIS. Yes, it must be cut – but with a scalpel, not a chainsaw

The NDIS must be sustainable – and any rorts stopped. But we can’t deny support for the truly needy. My three-year-old niece is among them.

10.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

My niece needs the NDIS. Yes, it must be cut – but with a scalpel, not a chainsaw

My niece needs the NDIS. Yes, it must be cut – but with a scalpel, not a chainsaw

The NDIS must be sustainable – and any rorts stopped. But we can’t deny support for the truly needy. My three-year-old niece is among them.

10.04.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

My niece needs the NDIS. Yes, it must be cut – but with a scalpel, not a chainsaw

My niece needs the NDIS. Yes, it must be cut – but with a scalpel, not a chainsaw

The NDIS must be sustainable – and any rorts stopped. But we can’t deny support for the truly needy. My three-year-old niece is among them.

10.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

As Trump fluffs his lines, Albanese gets his story straight – at last

Albanese’s earnest, almost boring style may not inspire, but it’s infinitely preferable to the bombast of the current occupant of the White House.

02.04.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

As Trump fluffs his lines, Albanese gets his story straight – at last

Albanese’s earnest, almost boring style may not inspire, but it’s infinitely preferable to the bombast of the current occupant of the White House.

02.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

As Trump fluffs his lines, Albanese gets his story straight – at last

Albanese’s earnest, almost boring style may not inspire, but it’s infinitely preferable to the bombast of the current occupant of the White House.

02.04.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

As Trump fluffs his lines, Albanese gets his story straight – at last

Albanese’s earnest, almost boring style may not inspire, but it’s infinitely preferable to the bombast of the current occupant of the White House.

02.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

This move is economically irresponsible – and absolutely the right thing to do

The prime minister’s cutting of the fuel excise will save around $20 on a 65-litre tank. It could also add to inflation. A risk Albanese is willing...

30.03.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

This move is economically irresponsible – and absolutely the right thing to do

The prime minister’s cutting of the fuel excise will save around $20 on a 65-litre tank. It could also add to inflation. A risk Albanese is willing...

30.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

This move is economically irresponsible – and absolutely the right thing to do

The prime minister’s cutting of the fuel excise will save around $20 on a 65-litre tank. It could also add to inflation. A risk Albanese is willing...

30.03.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

This move is economically irresponsible – and absolutely the right thing to do

The prime minister’s cutting of the fuel excise will save around $20 on a 65-litre tank. It could also add to inflation. A risk Albanese is willing...

30.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese’s caution is fuelling unease. This may be his COVID moment

The PM is right when he says the fuel crisis is being created by circumstances he can’t control. But he will be judged on how he and his government...

27.03.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese’s caution is fuelling unease. This may be his COVID moment

The PM is right when he says the fuel crisis is being created by circumstances he can’t control. But he will be judged on how he and his government...

27.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese’s caution is fuelling unease. This may be his COVID moment

The PM is right when he says the fuel crisis is being created by circumstances he can’t control. But he will be judged on how he and his government...

27.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese’s caution is fuelling unease. This may be his COVID moment

The PM is right when he says the fuel crisis is being created by circumstances he can’t control. But he will be judged on how he and his government...

27.03.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

Chalmers must not use the Iran war to squib tough decisions

The treasurer is correct to prepare Australians for what could be a difficult couple of years. But these headwinds can’t be the excuse for policy...

20.03.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

Chalmers must not use the Iran war to squib tough decisions

The treasurer is correct to prepare Australians for what could be a difficult couple of years. But these headwinds can’t be the excuse for policy...

20.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Chalmers must not use the Iran war to squib tough decisions

The treasurer is correct to prepare Australians for what could be a difficult couple of years. But these headwinds can’t be the excuse for policy...

20.03.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Chalmers must not use the Iran war to squib tough decisions

The treasurer is correct to prepare Australians for what could be a difficult couple of years. But these headwinds can’t be the excuse for policy...

20.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Burke’s celebration of Iranian players’ asylum now looks more like an own goal

A week ago, a beaming Tony Burke stood alongside five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team. It is now the picture of a cautionary tale.

16.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Burke’s celebration of Iranian players’ asylum now looks more like an own goal

A week ago, a beaming Tony Burke stood alongside five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team. It is now the picture of a cautionary tale.

16.03.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Burke’s celebration of Iranian players’ asylum now looks more like an own goal

A week ago, a beaming Tony Burke stood alongside five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team. It is now the picture of a cautionary tale.

16.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Burke’s celebration of Iranian players’ asylum now looks more like an own goal

A week ago, a beaming Tony Burke stood alongside five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team. It is now the picture of a cautionary tale.

16.03.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Voters are angry. One Nation’s support is real, rising and no longer surprising

Crunched by high inflation and spiralling petrol prices, the electorate is in a bad mood and it’s starting to take it out on the government, not...

16.03.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Voters are angry. One Nation’s support is real, rising and no longer surprising

Crunched by high inflation and spiralling petrol prices, the electorate is in a bad mood and it’s starting to take it out on the government, not...

16.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Voters are angry. One Nation’s support is real, rising and no longer surprising

Crunched by high inflation and spiralling petrol prices, the electorate is in a bad mood and it’s starting to take it out on the government, not...

16.03.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Voters are angry. One Nation’s support is real, rising and no longer surprising

Crunched by high inflation and spiralling petrol prices, the electorate is in a bad mood and it’s starting to take it out on the government, not...

16.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Labor has set a political trap for Taylor and Canavan. Will they fall for it?

The newly installed Coalition leaders can go on opposing every Labor move, but they should recall what John Howard did in opposition.

13.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Labor has set a political trap for Taylor and Canavan. Will they fall for it?

The newly installed Coalition leaders can go on opposing every Labor move, but they should recall what John Howard did in opposition.

13.03.2026 30

WA Today

James Massola

Labor has set a political trap for Taylor and Canavan. Will they fall for it?

The newly installed Coalition leaders can go on opposing every Labor move, but they should recall what John Howard did in opposition.

13.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Labor has set a political trap for Taylor and Canavan. Will they fall for it?

The newly installed Coalition leaders can go on opposing every Labor move, but they should recall what John Howard did in opposition.

13.03.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Canavan is a perfect pick for a fight with One Nation – but could hurt the Coalition

Matt Canavan is the high-risk, high-reward choice as the new Nationals leader.

11.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Canavan is a perfect pick for a fight with One Nation – but could hurt the Coalition

Matt Canavan is the high-risk, high-reward choice as the new Nationals leader.

11.03.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Canavan is a perfect pick for a fight with One Nation – but could hurt the Coalition

Matt Canavan is the high-risk, high-reward choice as the new Nationals leader.

11.03.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Canavan is a perfect pick for a fight with One Nation – but could hurt the Coalition

Matt Canavan is the high-risk, high-reward choice as the new Nationals leader.

11.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

David Littleproud leaves behind a mixed legacy, at best

Having ridden out a number of crises since the 2025 election, David Littleproud seemed to be in the clear. His explanation for resigning the...

11.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

David Littleproud leaves behind a mixed legacy, at best

Having ridden out a number of crises since the 2025 election, David Littleproud seemed to be in the clear. His explanation for resigning the...

11.03.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

David Littleproud leaves behind a mixed legacy, at best

Having ridden out a number of crises since the 2025 election, David Littleproud seemed to be in the clear. His explanation for resigning the...

11.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

David Littleproud leaves behind a mixed legacy, at best

Having ridden out a number of crises since the 2025 election, David Littleproud seemed to be in the clear. His explanation for resigning the...

11.03.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

Whether you say it or not, we’re in this war now, prime minister

Anthony Albanese isn’t quite ready to admit it, but as of Tuesday, Australia is formally committed to participating in the military campaign against...

10.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Whether you say it or not, we’re in this war now, prime minister

Anthony Albanese isn’t quite ready to admit it, but as of Tuesday, Australia is formally committed to participating in the military campaign against...

10.03.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Whether you say it or not, we’re in this war now, prime minister

Anthony Albanese isn’t quite ready to admit it, but as of Tuesday, Australia is formally committed to participating in the military campaign against...

10.03.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Whether you say it or not, we’re in this war now, prime minister

Anthony Albanese isn’t quite ready to admit it, but as of Tuesday, Australia is formally committed to participating in the military campaign against...

10.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

The good, the bad and the ugly of the Liberal Party review

The party’s post-mortem of its disastrous federal election is far from pretty, but so has been its attempt to cover it up.

06.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

The good, the bad and the ugly of the Liberal Party review

The party’s post-mortem of its disastrous federal election is far from pretty, but so has been its attempt to cover it up.

06.03.2026 50

WA Today

James Massola