Why Bill Shorten embodies the best,and worst,of Australian politics

Why Bill Shorten embodies the best,and worst,of Australian politics

As the former Labor leader leaves the political stage,he admits to having regrets but “too few to mention”. He should reconsider.

  • byPeter Hartcher

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Future Fund was doing its job,so why change it?

Future Fund was doing its job,so why change it?

Jim Chalmers is a good treasurer,but he is trying to pull a swifty with his new mandate,writes one reader.

Shorten condemns ‘quicksand of name-calling’ in fond farewell
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Shorten condemns ‘quicksand of name-calling’ in fond farewell

Even Opposition Leader Peter Dutton conceded Bill Shorten would have made a great prime minister.

  • byTony Wright
‘I’ve evolved from factional operative’:Shorten says retirement is not retreat

‘I’ve evolved from factional operative’:Shorten says retirement is not retreat

Bill Shorten,for six years leader of the Labor Party before being denied the nation’s leadership,muses about life in politics and his future in academia.

  • byTony Wright
Bill Shorten plots his Canberra farewell par-tay

Bill Shorten plots his Canberra farewell par-tay

The former Labor leader looks set to make a night of it in the capital after he formally bids adieu to parliament.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
See the free flights our most senior MPs take

See the free flights our most senior MPs take

Who flew where,how and who paid are fast becoming the defining questions in politics.

  • byMillie Muroi
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‘Well overdue’:Criminal referrals,$15m fines for NDIS providers

‘Well overdue’:Criminal referrals,$15m fines for NDIS providers

Bill Shorten’s proposed measures ramp up consequences for providers whose participants come to harm. Until now,only two have been taken to court.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Shorten’s successor:Clare O’Neil joins the country’s oldest union

Shorten’s successor:Clare O’Neil joins the country’s oldest union

“There’s only a couple more positions above her,” said Australian Workers Union Victorian boss Ronnie Hayden. “Our group is very happy Clare is joining.”

  • byPaul Sakkal
Are we heading for minority government? We could do a lot worse

Are we heading for minority government? We could do a lot worse

You can understand Albanese’s desire for a majority government. But this is different from saying that a minority government would be bad.

  • bySean Kelly
NDIS funds millions in cruises,safaris,trips as invoices go unchecked
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NDIS funds millions in cruises,safaris,trips as invoices go unchecked

“There would have been billions pissed down the toilet because they were not doing checks[on invoices],” one provider says.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Cuddle therapy out,holidays nixed:here’s what NDIS won’t pay for any more

Cuddle therapy out,holidays nixed:here’s what NDIS won’t pay for any more

Drugs,alcohol and sexual services are explicitly ruled out in new laws,while spending funds on rent,food and holidays is no longer possible.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos