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Burke says the quiet part out loud: immigration and housing are linked

Burke says the quiet part out loud: immigration and housing are linked

Labor has long denied a link between immigration and the housing crisis. Tony Burke just changed his party’s tune.

17.09.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Burke says the quiet part out loud: immigration and housing are linked

Burke says the quiet part out loud: immigration and housing are linked

Labor has long denied a link between immigration and the housing crisis. Tony Burke just changed his party’s tune.

17.09.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

Burke says the quiet part out loud: immigration and housing are linked

Burke says the quiet part out loud: immigration and housing are linked

The sands have shifted rapidly in Australia’s migration debate and Labor has sniffed the wind.

17.09.2026 20

The Age

Paul Sakkal

Burke says the quiet part out loud: immigration and housing are linked

Burke says the quiet part out loud: immigration and housing are linked

Labor has long denied a link between immigration and the housing crisis. Tony Burke just changed his party’s tune.

17.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

‘Crime only happens in Labor seats’: Coalition claims Labor rorting crime grants

‘Crime only happens in Labor seats’: Coalition claims Labor rorting crime grants

As Anthony Albanese distanced himself on Monday from a golf course that received a $6 million grant, the opposition has unearthed details of the...

15.09.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

‘Crime only happens in Labor seats’: Coalition claims Labor rorting crime grants

‘Crime only happens in Labor seats’: Coalition claims Labor rorting crime grants

As Anthony Albanese distanced himself on Monday from a golf course that received a $6 million grant, the opposition has unearthed details of the...

15.09.2026 20

The Age

Paul Sakkal

‘Crime only happens in Labor seats’: Coalition claims Labor rorting crime grants

‘Crime only happens in Labor seats’: Coalition claims Labor rorting crime grants

As Anthony Albanese distanced himself on Monday from a golf course that received a $6 million grant, the opposition has unearthed details of the...

15.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

Hanson’s migration plan is sloppy, but Albanese has missed the moment

Hanson’s migration plan is sloppy, but Albanese has missed the moment

Instead of landing on an argument to convince voters that migration was working in the interests of Australians, Albanese has been left making tedious...

14.09.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Hanson’s migration plan is sloppy, but Albanese has missed the moment

Hanson’s migration plan is sloppy, but Albanese has missed the moment

Instead of landing on an argument to convince voters that migration was working in the interests of Australians, Albanese has been left making tedious...

14.09.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

Hanson’s migration plan is sloppy, but Albanese has missed the moment

Hanson’s migration plan is sloppy, but Albanese has missed the moment

Instead of landing on an argument to convince voters that migration was working in the interests of Australians, Albanese has been left making tedious...

14.09.2026 20

The Age

Paul Sakkal

Hanson’s migration plan is sloppy, but Albanese has missed the moment

Hanson’s migration plan is sloppy, but Albanese has missed the moment

Instead of landing on an argument to convince voters that migration was working in the interests of Australians, Albanese has been left making tedious...

14.09.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

PM’s tougher line on migration will define legacy in confronting Hanson

Pauline Hanson’s rise has created havoc on the right flank of Australian politics. Arguably more importantly, it is shaping the government’s...

06.08.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

PM’s tougher line on migration will define legacy in confronting Hanson

Pauline Hanson’s rise has created havoc on the right flank of Australian politics. Arguably more importantly, it is shaping the government’s...

06.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

PM’s tougher line on migration will define legacy in confronting Hanson

Pauline Hanson’s rise has created havoc on the right flank of Australian politics. Arguably more importantly, it is shaping the government’s...

06.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

PM’s tougher line on migration will define legacy in confronting Hanson

Pauline Hanson’s rise has created havoc on the right flank of Australian politics. Arguably more importantly, it is shaping the government’s...

06.08.2026 30

The Age

Paul Sakkal

Victorian Labor has wounded itself. Albanese would be wise to learn the lessons

The Andrews-Allan Labor government in Victoria was one that others looked to for inspiration. Anthony Albanese needs to heed the warnings of its...

29.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

Victorian Labor has destroyed itself. Albanese would be wise to learn the lessons

The Andrews-Allan Labor government in Victoria was one that others looked to for inspiration. Anthony Albanese needs to heed the warnings of its...

29.07.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Victorian Labor has destroyed itself. Albanese would be wise to learn the lessons

The Andrews-Allan Labor government in Victoria was one that others looked to for inspiration. Anthony Albanese needs to heed the warnings of its...

29.07.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

Victorian Labor has destroyed itself. Albanese would be wise to learn the lessons

The Andrews-Allan Labor government in Victoria was one that others looked to for inspiration. Anthony Albanese needs to heed the warnings of its...

29.07.2026 40

The Age

Paul Sakkal

Ed Husic has taken on the role of Labor’s conscience. Will it last?

Far from sulking on the sidelines, Husic has turned into the chief irritant within Labor’s caucus and, at this week’s national conference, the...

23.07.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Ed Husic has taken on the role of Labor’s conscience. Will it last?

Far from sulking on the sidelines, Husic has turned into the chief irritant within Labor’s caucus and, at this week’s national conference, the...

23.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

Ed Husic has taken on the role of Labor’s conscience. Will it last?

Far from sulking on the sidelines, Husic has turned into the chief irritant within Labor’s caucus and, at this week’s national conference, the...

23.07.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

Ed Husic has taken on the role of Labor’s conscience. Will it last?

Far from sulking on the sidelines, Husic has turned into the chief irritant within Labor’s caucus and, at this week’s national conference, the...

23.07.2026 20

The Age

Paul Sakkal

If Hanson fades, this four-week stretch will be remembered for the mistakes that brought her down

Hardline comments on childcare, abortion and wages are still reverberating online and in community forums, according to major party hardheads tracking...

13.07.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

If Hanson fades, this four-week stretch will be remembered for the mistakes that brought her down

Hardline comments on childcare, abortion and wages are still reverberating online and in community forums, according to major party hardheads tracking...

13.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

If Hanson fades, this four-week stretch will be remembered for the mistakes that brought her down

Hardline comments on childcare, abortion and wages are still reverberating online and in community forums, according to major party hardheads tracking...

13.07.2026 30

The Age

Paul Sakkal

If Hanson fades, this four-week stretch will be remembered for the mistakes that brought her down

Hardline comments on childcare, abortion and wages are still reverberating online and in community forums, according to major party hardheads tracking...

13.07.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

One neglected economic element in Labor’s agenda will come back to bite them, and us

Can Albanese and Chalmers find a fresh model for growth that stops Australia turning into a permanently sclerotic nation where people feel more and...

10.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

One neglected economic element in Labor’s agenda will come back to bite them, and us

Can Albanese and Chalmers find a fresh model for growth that stops Australia turning into a permanently sclerotic nation where people feel more and...

10.07.2026 30

The Age

Paul Sakkal

One neglected economic element in Labor’s agenda will come back to bite them, and us

Can Albanese and Chalmers find a fresh model for growth that stops Australia turning into a permanently sclerotic nation where people feel more and...

10.07.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

One neglected economic element in Labor’s agenda will come back to bite them, and us

Can Albanese and Chalmers find a fresh model for growth that stops Australia turning into a permanently sclerotic nation where people feel more and...

10.07.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Farage scandal is a warning for Hanson – and a chance for the Coalition

Pauline Hanson was set to meet the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in London this week. The scandal engulfing him has some lessons for Australian...

08.07.2026 50

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Farage scandal is a warning for Hanson – and a chance for the Coalition

Pauline Hanson was set to meet the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in London this week. The scandal engulfing him has some lessons for Australian...

08.07.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

Farage scandal is a warning for Hanson – and a chance for the Coalition

Pauline Hanson was set to meet the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in London this week. The scandal engulfing him has some lessons for Australian...

08.07.2026 50

The Age

Paul Sakkal

Farage scandal is a warning for Hanson – and a chance for the Coalition

Pauline Hanson was set to meet the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in London this week. The scandal engulfing him has some lessons for Australian...

08.07.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

Hanson is supremely confident, but her podcast interview reveals flaws Taylor can attack

Ordinary Australians would likely be surprised by the collection of right-wing forces, particularly online, barracking for Hanson.

05.06.2026 40

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Hanson is supremely confident, but her podcast interview reveals flaws Taylor can attack

Ordinary Australians would likely be surprised by the collection of right-wing forces, particularly online, barracking for Hanson.

05.06.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

Hanson is supremely confident, but her podcast interview reveals flaws Taylor can attack

Ordinary Australians would likely be surprised by the collection of right-wing forces, particularly online, barracking for Hanson.

05.06.2026 30

The Age

Paul Sakkal

Hanson is supremely confident, but her podcast interview reveals flaws Taylor can attack

Ordinary Australians would likely be surprised by the collection of right-wing forces, particularly online, barracking for Hanson.

05.06.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

Prick up your ears: Claims of arrogance can reveal a bigger story

“Arrogant prick”, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said of Anthony Albanese in an off-mic comment in question time. Reasonable minds will differ on...

28.05.2026 40

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Prick up your ears: Claims of arrogance can reveal a bigger story

“Arrogant prick”, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said of Anthony Albanese in an off-mic comment in question time. Reasonable minds will differ on...

28.05.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

Prick up your ears: Claims of arrogance can reveal a bigger story

“Arrogant prick”, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said of Anthony Albanese in an off-mic comment in question time. Reasonable minds will differ on...

28.05.2026 50

The Age

Paul Sakkal

Prick up your ears: Claims of arrogance can reveal a bigger story

“Arrogant prick”, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said of Anthony Albanese in an off-mic comment in question time. Reasonable minds will differ on...

28.05.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

Albanese’s now in a class war he previously shunned

The backlash over his decision to overhaul the CGT discount for shareholders and business owners could prompt young voters to desert Labor.

20.05.2026 40

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Albanese’s now in a class war he previously shunned

The backlash over his decision to overhaul the CGT discount for shareholders and business owners could prompt young voters to desert Labor.

20.05.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

Albanese’s now in a class war he previously shunned

The backlash over his decision to overhaul the CGT discount for shareholders and business owners could prompt young voters to desert Labor.

20.05.2026 50

The Age

Paul Sakkal

Albanese’s now in a class war he previously shunned

The backlash over his decision to overhaul the CGT discount for shareholders and business owners could prompt young voters to desert Labor.

20.05.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paul Sakkal

Taylor goes big in battle to bring Liberal Party back to life

Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor are both putting a lot of chips on the table. Only one of them will get the chance to cash them.

14.05.2026 40

WA Today

Paul Sakkal

Taylor goes big in battle to bring Liberal Party back to life

Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor are both putting a lot of chips on the table. Only one of them will get the chance to cash them.

14.05.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sakkal

Taylor goes big in battle to bring Liberal Party back to life

Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor are both putting a lot of chips on the table. Only one of them will get the chance to cash them.

14.05.2026 40

The Age

Paul Sakkal