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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‘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
China’s renewables push puts Australia on the spot

China’s renewables push puts Australia on the spot

Ross Gittins is spot on when he suggests that China would enjoy usurping the US in the move to renewables.

Teena McQueen defends Alan Jones in encrypted WhatsApp group rant

Teena McQueen defends Alan Jones in encrypted WhatsApp group rant

Many in politics were keen to cosy up to Alan Jones when he was a powerful radio broadcaster. While most have ducked for cover,one stands by him.

  • byTony Wright
Rinehart’s hearty applause for Trump is so dispiriting

Rinehart’s hearty applause for Trump is so dispiriting

Gina Rinehart’s unbridled endorsement of Donald Trump’s agenda is depressing.

What haunted Gillard stalks Harris,and it’s not just sexism

What haunted Gillard stalks Harris,and it’s not just sexism

Julia Gillard confronted unfair criticism throughout her prime ministership. Now a similar strain of judgment is being attached to Kamala Harris.

  • bySean Kelly
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Kamala gave me hope,but could a woman of colour really lead Australia?

Kamala gave me hope,but could a woman of colour really lead Australia?

Look at what’s happened to Australian women of colour with political ambitions. It’s dispiriting,but we must live in hope.

  • bySatara Uthayakumaran
Triumph and tragedy:A front-page view of history
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Triumph and tragedy:A front-page view of history

As The Age celebrates 170 years,we look back on some of the most notable major events featuring on our front pages over the decades.

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
The best thing our pollies have done in decades is also the worst
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The best thing our pollies have done in decades is also the worst

With the coming departure from politics of Bill Shorten,it’s time to talk about his former bouncing baby,and now obese adult.

  • byRoss Gittins
Julia Gillard on the vote that has reshaped parliament for 30 years

Julia Gillard on the vote that has reshaped parliament for 30 years

Some votes can be passed with murmurs of assent,and some with shouts of dismay. Three decades ago,a historic vote at the Labor National Conference was met with joy and dancing.

  • byDavid Crowe