Colleagues deride the defence minister as vain and too enthusiastic about the trappings of office – but his factional power makes him a possibility to succeed the prime minister.
A win for Kamala Harris in next month’s US election would be an inspiration to women of colour who aspire, or have long struggled, to rise in Australian politics.
As Labor’s new Administrative Review Tribunal begins operation, former members have raised concerns about a lack of transparency and political interventions in the selection process.
Attacks on big business have been part of the opposition leader’s strategy to broaden his appeal – now he is working to repair strained relations with the corporate sector that have raised concerns within his party.
As Labor insiders chafe against the regular and outspoken criticism from Labor’s elder statesmen, some say it provides the contestability that this government lacks.
In an interview with The Saturday Paper, Tanya Plibersek says she is still negotiating with the cross bench and believes she can pass Labor’s environment reform.
Bill Kelty has joined other Labor elder statesmen in criticising Anthony Albanese for what he sees as the government’s inaction on a series of issues – particularly over the housing crisis and its support for the AUKUS agreement.
Evidence from the robodebt royal commission has opened the door for victims to pursue new compensation claims and the possibility of a ‘misfeasance in public office’ finding.
A demand for the treasurer to over-rule the Reserve Bank on interest rates has divided the Greens, but the party is united on the political calculation.
