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Why Labor’s budget is not enough to reverse its two-year slump

Why Labor’s budget is not enough to reverse its two-year slump

It is not unusual for governments to suffer a slump after two years in power – it happened to John Howard in 1998 and he recovered. But there are danger signs for Labor.

  • by David Crowe

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Albanese and Labor ministers shed staff as election draws closer

Albanese and Labor ministers shed staff as election draws closer

With an election due in the next 12 months, CBD has a rundown on the latest comings and goings in the ministerial wing.

  • by Kishor Napier-Raman
Diaries reveal top end of town, Labor mates have ear of the premier

Diaries reveal top end of town, Labor mates have ear of the premier

The first full release of three months of MPs’ diaries reveals familiar names meeting Spring Street figures, including Anthony Pratt, Lindsay Fox’s family and unionists

  • by Royce Millar
Voters favour deeper cuts to migration as Labor misses budget boost

Voters favour deeper cuts to migration as Labor misses budget boost

As a bruising political fight over housing and congestion continues, polling shows half of all voters want more done to curb immigration.

  • by David Crowe
Melbourne Airport accused of greed, protecting parking revenue in rail link stoush

Melbourne Airport accused of greed, protecting parking revenue in rail link stoush

The state government expects the airport rail line will be delayed by four years because of a stalemate with airport operators.

  • by Rachel Eddie
Pro-Palestine protesters crash Labor state conference

Pro-Palestine protesters crash Labor state conference

About 200 pro-Palestine protesters chanted slogans as they lashed the Labor Party and the prime minister for their stance on Gaza.

  • by Rachel Eddie and Ashleigh McMillan
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Albanese has a vision splendid. Can Dutton the wrecker spoil it?

Albanese has a vision splendid. Can Dutton the wrecker spoil it?

The opposition leader’s catchy “billions for billionaires” has the potential to destroy the PM’s Future Made in Australia before it’s had a chance to begin.

  • by Peter Hartcher
Chalmers’ budget is suffering from tobacco withdrawal

Chalmers’ budget is suffering from tobacco withdrawal

Big tobacco excise increases have been used to boost the budget bottom line. But fewer smokers, more vapers and a burgeoning black market are killing the tax cash cow.

  • by Shane Wright and Natassia Chrysanthos
Bet your house on it: The issues Dutton wants as election battlegrounds

Bet your house on it: The issues Dutton wants as election battlegrounds

The opposition leader seems utterly sure of his power to drive Albanese out of office. Too sure, perhaps.

  • by David Crowe
‘They’ve listened’: State shift brings Schrinner back to Games group fold

‘They’ve listened’: State shift brings Schrinner back to Games group fold

The Brisbane Lord Mayor has walked back his decision of barely five months ago to abandon the 2032 Games leaders’ forum – despite outstanding differences of opinion.

  • by Matt Dennien
Universities face bans for breaching foreign student caps

Universities face bans for breaching foreign student caps

The dramatic intervention, introduced by Education Minister Jason Clare in parliament, aims to force down migration.

  • by Angus Thompson