Political leadership
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Analysis
Labor finally turns around primary vote slide – just
There is a glimmer of hope for the government in the latest Resolve survey. But voters doing it tough want economic solutions.
- by David Crowe
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The price of a life? Don’t tell me, at all costs
We expect our leaders to make life and death decisions all the time. Just spare us the unvarnished rationale.
- by Sean Kelly
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Renting
Why premier feels he has no choice but to act on rental reform
NSW Premier Chris Minns says rental reform would have been politically impossible a decade ago. Now, there is no choice.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Voters mark down Labor on economic management after RBA rates call
The electorate isn’t convinced by Labor’s handling of the nation’s finances, the latest Resolve Political Monitor shows, although the government’s primary vote rose.
- by David Crowe
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Housing crisis
We can’t rely on the bank of mum and dad to fix housing, says O’Neil
In her first in-depth interview since becoming housing minister, Clare O’Neil says housing affordability is an “economic failure” that has led to a generational crisis.
- by James Massola and David Crowe
Opinion
ALP
Albanese has finally woken up to the reality that he needs to change, and fast
It’s beyond question that Labor is in trouble, as voters turn away from a blithe prime minister who seems removed from voters’ cost of living concerns. But there are encouraging signs for the party’s supporters.
- by Shaun Carney
Howard and Keating’s ‘political love child’: Perrottet bows out of the Bear Pit
The state’s youngest-ever premier on the lessons he has learnt and the mistakes he made during his 13 years on Macquarie Street.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Opinion
If this government is forgettable, Albanese is counting on you remembering the last one
An already defensive government may be entering an even more defensive phase in the run-up to the federal election. That will have its risks for Labor, but also for the Coalition.
- by Sean Kelly
Opinion
Interest rates
Whatever his achievements as PM, another rate rise would just about bury Albanese
Anthony Albanese has been road testing his themes for the election. So has Peter Dutton, who says that the PM is a good bloke. But of course, there’s a catch.
- by Niki Savva
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Anthony Albanese
Albanese government has work to do to keep electorate onboard
Polling shows people are tuning out from the federal government. Its reshuffle gives it a chance to get people back on board – or face extinction.
- The Herald's View
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Resolve Political Monitor
We trust the police. But the court system? Not so much
Only a third of Australians express faith in our courts - but we feel safe in our homes and aren’t too fussed about dog poo.
- by James Massola