It’s the ‘r’ word that makes politicians quake. No,it’s not recession
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It’s the ‘r’ word that makes politicians quake. No,it’s not recession

A federal electoral redistribution is under way and may throw up some very uncomfortable scenarios for sitting MPs,including teals.

  • byDon Harwin

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‘Head in the sand’:Student work,rebate changes to inflame childcare shortages
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‘Head in the sand’:Student work,rebate changes to inflame childcare shortages

Early learning providers say childcare shortages have been exacerbated by two Albanese government policies designed to slash costs and improve workforce quality.

  • byAngus Thompson
‘I’ll be PM before you’ Monique Ryan tells Dutton as teals demand more staff

‘I’ll be PM before you’ Monique Ryan tells Dutton as teals demand more staff

The independent MP mocked the opposition leader about his prospect of becoming prime minister as she and other independents renewed calls for more staffers.

  • byPaul Sakkal andNatassia Chrysanthos
Teals to compete to see who can get the most Yes votes for the Voice

Teals to compete to see who can get the most Yes votes for the Voice

Expressing frustration with the Albanese government’s messaging ahead of the referendum,teal independents are launching their own grassroots campaigns.

  • byPaul Sakkal
The Minns Dynasty won’t come easy:Labor wins from opposition are rare

The Minns Dynasty won’t come easy:Labor wins from opposition are rare

Labor leader Chris Minns will have to overcome Premier Dominic Perrottet’s personal brand to win in March.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Independents go out on a limb
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Independents go out on a limb

While the sun revs up.

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The colour of change:How teal became Australia’s word of the year

The colour of change:How teal became Australia’s word of the year

The Australian National Dictionary Centre has announced its word of the year is teal,a colour now synonymous with a political movement sweeping the country.

  • byJulie Power
Promises,promises:Murdoch pledges ‘light and insight’
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Promises,promises:Murdoch pledges ‘light and insight’

News Corp has been secretive about recent high-profile departures but its US-based boss pledged to shed light and off insight on other happenings.

  • byNoel Towell andKishor Napier-Raman
How 20,000 people changed politics:Behind the scenes of the teal wave

How 20,000 people changed politics:Behind the scenes of the teal wave

Few were seasoned activists. Others had crossed party lines. The unseen links among the volunteers who helped the ‘teal’ independents get to Canberra.

  • byBrook Turner
Allegra Spender leads teals’ record election cash splash

Allegra Spender leads teals’ record election cash splash

Donation data shows the Wentworth MP spent more than $2 million on her campaign to win the blue-ribbon seat,with Monique Ryan close behind in Kooyong.

  • byJames Massola
Workplace Minister reveals compromise on multi-employer bargaining in IR bill

Workplace Minister reveals compromise on multi-employer bargaining in IR bill

Tony Burke has made a concession to business on his proposed industrial relations changes,while crossbenchers have outlined changes they want to see.

  • byJames Massola