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Can Albanese hold his nerve when the angry Boomers come for him?

Can Albanese hold his nerve when the angry Boomers come for him?

Labor is expected to make some of its most ambitious tax changes in the looming federal budget. Baby Boomers will be among the big losers – and...

01.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Can Albanese hold his nerve when the angry Boomers come for him?

Can Albanese hold his nerve when the angry Boomers come for him?

Labor is expected to make some of its most ambitious tax changes in the looming federal budget. Baby Boomers will be among the big losers – and...

01.05.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

Can Albanese hold his nerve when the angry Boomers come for him?

Can Albanese hold his nerve when the angry Boomers come for him?

Labor is expected to make some of its most ambitious tax changes in the looming federal budget. Baby Boomers will be among the big losers – and...

01.05.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

Can Albanese hold his nerve when the angry Boomers come for him?

Can Albanese hold his nerve when the angry Boomers come for him?

Labor is expected to make some of its most ambitious tax changes in the looming federal budget. Baby Boomers will be among the big losers – and...

01.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

This crucial byelection looks nothing like the battle in Canberra. That’s a good thing

A little-noticed candidate debate in Griffith this week was a timely reminder that what seats like Farrer wants and what Canberra demands are two very...

24.04.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

This crucial byelection looks nothing like the battle in Canberra. That’s a good thing

A little-noticed candidate debate in Griffith this week was a timely reminder that what seats like Farrer wants and what Canberra demands are two very...

24.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

This crucial byelection looks nothing like the battle in Canberra. That’s a good thing

A little-noticed candidate debate in Griffith this week was a timely reminder that what seats like Farrer wants and what Canberra demands are two very...

24.04.2026 20

The Age

James Massola

This crucial byelection looks nothing like the battle in Canberra. That’s a good thing

A little-noticed candidate debate in Griffith this week was a timely reminder that what seats like Farrer wants and what Canberra demands are two very...

24.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese finally spends some political capital with NDIS cuts. Now comes the hard part

Reforming the $50 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme is necessary to ensure the scheme’s long-term survival. But few expected Labor to go...

23.04.2026 10

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese finally spends some political capital with NDIS cuts. Now comes the hard part

Reforming the $50 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme is necessary to ensure the scheme’s long-term survival. But few expected Labor to go...

23.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese finally spends some political capital with NDIS cuts. Now comes the hard part

Reforming the $50 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme is necessary to ensure the scheme’s long-term survival. But few expected Labor to go...

23.04.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

Albanese finally spends some political capital with NDIS cuts. Now comes the hard part

Reforming the $50 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme is necessary to ensure the scheme’s long-term survival. But few expected Labor to go...

23.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

One Nation has hit a speed bump. Have we reached peak Pauline?

The party’s primary vote has dipped to its lowest level since January in the latest Resolve Political Monitor. But it’s no cause for celebration...

20.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

One Nation has hit a speed bump. Have we reached peak Pauline?

The party’s primary vote has dipped to its lowest level since January in the latest Resolve Political Monitor. But it’s no cause for celebration...

20.04.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

One Nation has hit a speed bump. Have we reached peak Pauline?

The party’s primary vote has dipped to its lowest level since January in the latest Resolve Political Monitor. But it’s no cause for celebration...

20.04.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

One Nation has hit a speed bump. Have we reached peak Pauline?

The party’s primary vote has dipped to its lowest level since January in the latest Resolve Political Monitor. But it’s no cause for celebration...

20.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Why Liberal heavyweights are gearing up for new stand-off over tax

Angus Taylor found rare consensus within the Liberal Party this week over immigration policy. But the budget may reveal new fault lines with his...

17.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Why Liberal heavyweights are gearing up for new stand-off over tax

Angus Taylor found rare consensus within the Liberal Party this week over immigration policy. But the budget may reveal new fault lines with his...

17.04.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

Why Liberal heavyweights are gearing up for new stand-off over tax

Angus Taylor found rare consensus within the Liberal Party this week over immigration policy. But the budget may reveal new fault lines with his...

17.04.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

Why Liberal heavyweights are gearing up for new stand-off over tax

Angus Taylor found rare consensus within the Liberal Party this week over immigration policy. But the budget may reveal new fault lines with his...

17.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

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...

14.04.2026 10

The Age

James Massola

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...

14.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

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...

14.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

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...

14.04.2026 20

WA Today

James Massola

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

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 20

Brisbane Times

James Massola

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 20

WA Today

James Massola

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 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

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 30

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 20

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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