He calls Albanese weak but is Dutton just too aggro for The Lodge?
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Opinion

He calls Albanese weak but is Dutton just too aggro for The Lodge?

Peter Dutton clearly projects himself as a tough leader. But is Australia ready for another hard-man PM?

  • byJacqueline Maley

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Hundreds of Australians to depart Beirut as officials reprimand top Iranian in Canberra

Hundreds of Australians to depart Beirut as officials reprimand top Iranian in Canberra

Australian officials met with Iran’s top diplomat in Canberra,Ahmad Sadeghi,on Friday.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Labor had a hip-pocket agenda on chips and Oreos. Dutton and war cut in

Labor had a hip-pocket agenda on chips and Oreos. Dutton and war cut in

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.

  • byPaul Sakkal
A word weaponised
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Letters

A word weaponised

Eva Shteinman neatly explains the misuse and abuse of the word antisemitism by both Zionists and those who uncritically support the government of Israel.

Illegal,indecent or essential:What happened to Australians’ right to protest?

Illegal,indecent or essential:What happened to Australians’ right to protest?

As political debate reignites over October 7 protests and free speech,some seek to draw distinctions between the right to protest and what is right.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
A free speech U-turn is under way,with Peter Dutton leading the charge
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Protests

A free speech U-turn is under way,with Peter Dutton leading the charge

In January,the leader of the opposition supported federal laws relating to the display of terrorist symbols. This week,he wants the book thrown at protesters. So what gives?

  • byWaleed Aly
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Police chiefs to plead for calm ahead of October 7 protests

Police chiefs to plead for calm ahead of October 7 protests

On a day the opposition accused Labor of “appeasing” anti-Western forces,Foreign Minister Penny Wong backed Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran.

  • byPaul Sakkal andKieran Rooney
Shrinkflation equation needs explanation

Shrinkflation equation needs explanation

Great planning means looking at infrastructure needs well into the future and that’s what the supermarkets are doing by buying up future sites,something governments are not good at doing – future hospitals,schools,and transport corridors left out of the equation.

If Albanese repeats his performance over negative gearing,he can kiss the election goodbye

If Albanese repeats his performance over negative gearing,he can kiss the election goodbye

The government’s management of the economy has helped bring inflation down and keep employment up,but it has much to learn about communication.

  • byNiki Savva
Victoria Police get extra resources for anniversary protests as Allan rejects calls for new laws

Victoria Police get extra resources for anniversary protests as Allan rejects calls for new laws

Victoria Police do not have the same options as NSW Police,who have applied to court to stop a pro-Palestine demonstration planned for the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

  • byCameron Houston,Broede Carmody,Kieran Rooney andHannah Kennelly
Peter Dutton to host $5000-a-head fundraiser at male-only club

Peter Dutton to host $5000-a-head fundraiser at male-only club

The federal opposition leader will host a flurry of fundraisers in Sydney and Melbourne,including at the Athenaeum Club,which doesn’t allow women to become members.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook