political editor Tom McIlroy talk to Paul Kelly about his new book on the Liberal Party’s turbulent era under Prime Ministers Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison. In The Twilight of Exceptionalism, Kelly writes about how the Liberal leadership changed from a conservative to a progressive and then to a transactional centrist. The editor
paul kelly spoke to political editor Tom McIlroy About his new book on the Liberal Party’s turbulent era under Prime Ministers Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison. In The Twilight of Exceptionalism, Kelly writes about how the Liberal leadership changed from a conservative to a progressive and then to a transactional centrist. The editor
In the year since the federal election, Pauline Hanson has successfully harnessed discontent with her brand of right-wing populism, rising in the polls at the expense of the Coalition and Labour. Meanwhile, if recent polling is anything to go by, support for the other anti-establishment party – the Greens – has declined. Then why is
Darcy Byrne is the Labor mayor of Sydney’s Inner West council and he is helping to lead a grassroots movement to stop the harm caused by gambling in the community – including a push to reduce the number of poker machines in licensed clubs in New South Wales. The move comes as the federal Labor
barry cassidy And tony barry Check out a long list of mistakes and missteps made by politicians this week. They also discuss the Prime Minister’s efforts in the Pacific since China tested a long-range missile – and Nigel Farage’s resignation from politics to stand in the upcoming by-election
Darcy Byrne is the Labor mayor of Sydney’s Inner West council and he is helping to lead a grassroots movement to stop the harm caused by gambling in the community – including a push to reduce the number of poker machines in licensed clubs in New South Wales. The move comes as the federal Labor
The political year of 2026 has already been a surprising one. Labor passed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax exemptions, which they had previously rejected. The Liberals again changed leaders, and One Nation has seen an increase in support in several polls. political editor Tom McIlroy The chief political correspondent in conversation spoke
The political year of 2026 has already been a surprising one. Labor passed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax exemptions, which they had previously rejected. The Liberals again changed leaders, and One Nation has seen an increase in support in several polls. political editor Tom McIlroy Talked to press gallery colleagues Michelle Grattanchief
barry cassidy And tony barry Discuss what caused One Nation’s first decline in polling numbers in more than a year, and why voters alienated by Pauline Hanson are not returning to the Liberal Party. They also examine the politics of falling house prices, and why it could pose a challenge for Labour
It is the first Guardian Essential Poll since Pauline Hanson’s provocative speech at the National Press Club – where she attacked multiculturalism, climate action, the UN and the ABC and SBS. Her polling numbers have since stagnated, and even One Nation supporters are expressing concerns about her policy offerings. Guardian Australia political reporter josh butler