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Yes, Albanese threw Chalmers under the bus, but it was a very small bus

Yes, Albanese threw Chalmers under the bus, but it was a very small bus

The fuss over the ATO tax fix is a storm in a teacup. Bed-wetting Labor MPs need to hold their nerve.

15.10.2026 50

WA Today

James Massola

Yes, Albanese threw Chalmers under the bus, but it was a very small bus

Yes, Albanese threw Chalmers under the bus, but it was a very small bus

The fuss over the ATO tax fix is a storm in a teacup. Bed-wetting Labor MPs need to hold their nerve.

15.10.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Yes, Albanese threw Chalmers under the bus, but it was a very small bus

Yes, Albanese threw Chalmers under the bus, but it was a very small bus

The fuss over the ATO tax fix is a storm in a teacup. Bed-wetting Labor MPs need to hold their nerve.

15.10.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Yes, Albanese threw Chalmers under the bus, but it was a very small bus

Yes, Albanese threw Chalmers under the bus, but it was a very small bus

The fuss over the ATO tax fix is a storm in a teacup. Bed-wetting Labor MPs need to hold their nerve.

15.10.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Chalmers can’t shift any blame on to Trump or Bullock – even if they deserve it

Chalmers can’t shift any blame on to Trump or Bullock – even if they deserve it

Support for One Nation may have cooled, but the latest Resolve Poll shows the issue that will decide the election, the cost of living, is not good...

12.10.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Chalmers can’t shift any blame on to Trump or Bullock – even if they deserve it

Chalmers can’t shift any blame on to Trump or Bullock – even if they deserve it

Support for One Nation may have cooled, but the latest Resolve Poll shows the issue that will decide the election, the cost of living, is not good...

12.10.2026 100

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Chalmers can’t shift any blame on to Trump or Bullock – even if they deserve it

Chalmers can’t shift any blame on to Trump or Bullock – even if they deserve it

Support for One Nation may have cooled, but the latest Resolve Poll shows the issue that will decide the election, the cost of living, is not good...

12.10.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Chalmers can’t shift any blame on to Trump or Bullock – even if they deserve it

Chalmers can’t shift any blame on to Trump or Bullock – even if they deserve it

Support for One Nation may have cooled, but the latest Resolve Poll shows the issue that will decide the election, the cost of living, is not good...

12.10.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese talked up cheaper coffee, but Chalmers has to swallow his pride

Albanese talked up cheaper coffee, but Chalmers has to swallow his pride

A plan to cut credit card surcharge fees for consumers turned, somehow, into a tale of government hypocrisy and an attack on small business.

09.10.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese talked up cheaper coffee, but Chalmers has to swallow his pride

Albanese talked up cheaper coffee, but Chalmers has to swallow his pride

A plan to cut credit card surcharge fees for consumers turned, somehow, into a tale of government hypocrisy and an attack on small business.

09.10.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese talked up cheaper coffee, but Chalmers has to swallow his pride

Albanese talked up cheaper coffee, but Chalmers has to swallow his pride

A plan to cut credit card surcharge fees for consumers turned, somehow, into a tale of government hypocrisy and an attack on small business.

09.10.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

Albanese talked up cheaper coffee, but Chalmers has to swallow his pride

Albanese talked up cheaper coffee, but Chalmers has to swallow his pride

A plan to cut credit card surcharge fees for consumers turned, somehow, into a tale of government hypocrisy and an attack on small business.

09.10.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Taylor’s immigration policy risks pleasing no one, except perhaps John Howard

Taylor’s immigration policy risks pleasing no one, except perhaps John Howard

The Coalition is racing to catch up with One Nation on immigration, but will its plan actually change voters’ minds?

08.10.2026 70

WA Today

James Massola

Taylor’s immigration policy risks pleasing no one, except perhaps John Howard

Taylor’s immigration policy risks pleasing no one, except perhaps John Howard

The Coalition is racing to catch up with One Nation on immigration, but will its plan actually change voters’ minds?

08.10.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Taylor’s immigration policy risks pleasing no one, except perhaps John Howard

Taylor’s immigration policy risks pleasing no one, except perhaps John Howard

The Coalition is racing to catch up with One Nation on immigration, but will its plan actually change voters’ minds?

08.10.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Taylor’s immigration policy risks pleasing no one, except perhaps John Howard

Taylor’s immigration policy risks pleasing no one, except perhaps John Howard

The Coalition is racing to catch up with One Nation on immigration, but will its plan actually change voters’ minds?

08.10.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

Albanese once criticised rivals for abusing this power. Just look at him now

Anthony Albanese promised to fix the political staffing system when he was elected in 2022. Instead, he’s made it worse.

25.09.2026 30

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese once criticised rivals for abusing this power. Just look at him now

Anthony Albanese promised to fix the political staffing system when he was elected in 2022. Instead, he’s made it worse.

25.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese once criticised rivals for abusing this power. Just look at him now

Anthony Albanese promised to fix the political staffing system when he was elected in 2022. Instead, he’s made it worse.

25.09.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

Albanese once criticised rivals for abusing this power. Just look at him now

Anthony Albanese promised to fix the political staffing system when he was elected in 2022. Instead, he’s made it worse.

25.09.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

There is a notable focus on what Labor has done in five years and how the government’s most recent budget tackles issues like housing affordability...

21.09.2026 40

WA Today

James Massola

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

There is a notable focus on what Labor has done in five years and how the government’s most recent budget tackles issues like housing affordability...

21.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

There is a notable focus on what Labor has done in five years and how the government’s most recent budget tackles issues like housing affordability...

21.09.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

Chalmers can try to predict 40 years into the future, but he’s really talking 2028

There is a notable focus on what Labor has done in five years and how the government’s most recent budget tackles issues like housing affordability...

21.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Tony Burke ticked all the right boxes and made all the right noises at the National Press Club, yet his plans won’t win over many voters tempted by...

17.09.2026 40

WA Today

James Massola

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Tony Burke ticked all the right boxes and made all the right noises at the National Press Club, yet his plans won’t win over many voters tempted by...

17.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Tony Burke ticked all the right boxes and made all the right noises at the National Press Club, yet his plans won’t win over many voters tempted by...

17.09.2026 40

The Age

James Massola

Burke’s immigration plans are solid, but they’re not the antidote to Hansonism that Labor needs

Tony Burke ticked all the right boxes and made all the right noises at the National Press Club, yet his plans won’t win over many voters tempted by...

17.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Pauline Hanson’s political brand has been that of an outsider who never apologises. But you can’t do that if you want to be prime minister, as her...

15.09.2026 30

WA Today

James Massola

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Pauline Hanson’s political brand has been that of an outsider who never apologises. But you can’t do that if you want to be prime minister, as her...

15.09.2026 40

The Age

James Massola

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Pauline Hanson’s political brand has been that of an outsider who never apologises. But you can’t do that if you want to be prime minister, as her...

15.09.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Regrets, Hanson’s got a few, but she’s also chalking up wins

Pauline Hanson’s political brand has been that of an outsider who never apologises. But you can’t do that if you want to be prime minister, as her...

15.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

Anthony Albanese spent three decades building up political capital, and then spent through most of it in a single day in May.

14.09.2026 40

WA Today

James Massola

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

Anthony Albanese spent three decades building up political capital, and then spent through most of it in a single day in May.

14.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

Anthony Albanese spent three decades building up political capital, and then spent through most of it in a single day in May.

14.09.2026 30

The Age

James Massola

More than half of voters don’t trust Albanese. Can he ever win them over?

Anthony Albanese spent three decades building up political capital, and then spent through most of it in a single day in May.

14.09.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese’s team looks settled, for now. But that hasn’t stopped reshuffle chatter

The prime minister hasn’t turned his mind to his next ministry yet – it is unlikely to happen until 2027 – but his MPs are already thinking about it.

11.09.2026 90

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese’s team looks settled, for now. But that hasn’t stopped reshuffle chatter

The prime minister hasn’t turned his mind to his next ministry yet – it is unlikely to happen until 2027 – but his MPs are already thinking about it.

11.09.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese’s team looks settled, for now. But that hasn’t stopped reshuffle chatter

The prime minister hasn’t turned his mind to his next ministry yet – it is unlikely to happen until 2027 – but his MPs are already thinking about it.

11.09.2026 40

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese’s team looks settled, for now. But that hasn’t stopped reshuffle chatter

The prime minister hasn’t turned his mind to his next ministry yet – it is unlikely to happen until 2027 – but his MPs are already thinking about it.

11.09.2026 40

The Age

James Massola

Stars align for Frydenberg comeback. That could eclipse Taylor

While Labor has had a week full of bad economic news, the federal opposition has been unable to capitalise on it. But there is a saviour waiting in...

04.09.2026 50

WA Today

James Massola

Stars align for Frydenberg comeback. That could eclipse Taylor

While Labor has had a week full of bad economic news, the federal opposition has been unable to capitalise on it. But there is a saviour waiting in...

04.09.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Stars align for Frydenberg comeback. That could eclipse Taylor

While Labor has had a week full of bad economic news, the federal opposition has been unable to capitalise on it. But there is a saviour waiting in...

04.09.2026 70

The Age

James Massola

Stars align for Frydenberg comeback. That could eclipse Taylor

While Labor has had a week full of bad economic news, the federal opposition has been unable to capitalise on it. But there is a saviour waiting in...

04.09.2026 30

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition

The win in a West Australian state byelection underlines the threat posed by One Nation to both major parties.

30.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition

The win in a West Australian state byelection underlines the threat posed by One Nation to both major parties.

30.08.2026 40

The Age

James Massola

Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition

One Nation’s win in a West Australian state byelection underlines the threat posed by One Nation to both major parties.

30.08.2026 50

WA Today

James Massola

Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition

One Nation’s win in a West Australian state byelection underlines the threat posed by One Nation to both major parties.

30.08.2026 40

Brisbane Times

James Massola

‘Consume, be silent, die’: that’s the PM’s message, say fed-up business chiefs

There is a growing schism between the federal government and business. Anthony Albanese can’t afford to let it go on.

28.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

‘Consume, be silent, die’: that’s the PM’s message, say fed-up business chiefs

There is a growing schism between the federal government and business. Anthony Albanese can’t afford to let it go on.

28.08.2026 40

The Age

James Massola