Anthony Albanese’s view – do not take sides – is close to the majority position on the Middle East but is dangerous for a prime minister because he sounds empty.
A majority of voters have rejected public protests in support of either side in the war in the Middle East,while more now say the war has made Australia less safe than a year ago.
Tensions in the Liberal party room remain high after two weeks of courtroom drama in Moira Deeming’s defamation trial against leader John Pesutto.
There were covert recordings,private emails,text messages and colour-coded spreadsheets,but we learned plenty more in court about the key figures in the defamation case that ousted Liberal Moira Deeming brought against Opposition Leader John Pesutto.
As Anthony Albanese tried to focus on domestic affairs,world leaders including the UK’s Keir Starmer were addressing their nations about the Middle East.
Witnesses finished giving evidence on Friday,but the hearings didn’t end without drama.
Kate Chaney talks about what her prominent West Australian political family taught her,and about being bold on climate policy in a mining town.
John Pesutto has just 11 days to quell the disunity that has overtaken the state Liberal Party as a result of numerous revelations from his defamation trial.
In audio played to the Federal Court,Opposition Leader John Pesutto is heard opening a meeting by saying:“We’ve got a huge problem.”
Months after his departure as chairman of Nine,the one-time federal treasurer has a new gig.
The government’s management of the economy has helped bring inflation down and keep employment up,but it has much to learn about communication.