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‘Catch a dub’: Fatima Payman tries to make ‘skibidi’ happen in the Senate
The senator made a play for the most new words in Hansard in a two-minute speech, in Gen Z language that came with a glossary for Boomers.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Jacinta Allan
John Pesutto within striking distance as state’s preferred premier
Labor’s primary vote remains stubbornly stuck behind the Coalition, as Pesutto moves within one point of Allan as preferred leader.
- by Annika Smethurst
LNP seeks mandate to pass youth crime laws this year
With just two parliamentary weeks due after October’s election, David Crisafulli’s new youth justice laws would be subject to only brief oversight, if he were to be elected premier.
- by Matt Dennien
Chalmers eyes Greens lifeline for Reserve Bank overhaul
After months of talks, the Coalition has walked away from a key change to the Reserve Bank. But the treasurer may win support from the Greens.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Social media
As a Gen Z wanting to get off social media, I lived for a week using a ‘dumb phone’
I’m 19 and sceptical about the government’s proposed social media ban. But a more effective alternative is gaining traction among Gen Zers.
- by Daniel Cash
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Queensland votes
Crisafulli gains more ground with voters as Labor support slides again
Primary vote support for Queensland Labor has fallen to more than 20 percentage points below the LNP before October’s election, new Brisbane Times polling shows.
- by Matt Dennien
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ALP
‘This would be embarrassing’: Deputy PM’s candidate for safe seat could be ‘rolled’
An internal fight over a safe Labor seat in Melbourne has spilled into public view as union-backed candidates go head-to-head.
- by James Massola
Opinion
Australia votes
The major parties could disappear if pollies and journos don’t tell the truth
In this fight for survival, integrity and decency matter. A lot. If you show respect for one another, people are more likely to respect you.
- by Niki Savva
Analysis
Analysis
Why Chalmers’ tough talk backfired
There is no sign the treasurer has helped the government or himself with his statement that higher rates were “smashing” the economy.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Bill Shorten
The biggest gift to Shorten’s legacy is one Labor doesn’t have on its side
Bill Shorten didn’t convince voters that his changes to negative gearing and capital gains were needed, but the government shouldn’t assume this means they can never be persuaded.
- by Sean Kelly
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.
- by David Crowe