Coalition gains in Newspoll, but Turnbull's rating negative for first time

Mar 24, 2016 23:53 pm UTC| Politics

On Monday, Turnbull announced that Parliament would be recalled on the 18 April so that the Senate could debate and vote on the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) bill. If the Senate refuses to debate...

A long election campaign is not necessarily a big risk for Turnbull

Mar 24, 2016 00:17 am UTC| Politics

There is a saying in boxing that you should never telegraph your punches if you can help it. Former prime minister Tony Abbott was a boxer in his youth, but it appears that current leader Malcolm Turnbull never pulled on...

Budget explainer: why the federal budget falls in May

Mar 24, 2016 00:15 am UTC| Politics Economy

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbulls decision to bring forward the 2016 budget statement by one week to May 3 paves the way for the passing of supply bills, in case an election is called on May 11. The normal budget date...

What is Turnbull’s take on foreign policy?

Mar 24, 2016 00:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

For anyone who has been following Malcolm Turnbulls progress as prime minister, his much-anticipated speech to the Lowy Institute contained few real surprises, other that the fact that it was inevitably preceded by an...

The two big failures of George Osborne's budget

Mar 23, 2016 16:02 pm UTC| Politics Economy

After a rollercoaster week for Britains chancellor, his eighth budget has been approved. George Osborne will be breathing a sigh of relief. After proudly announcing his budget on March 16, things began to unravel just 48...

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US Election Series: All candidates except Kasich win some, lose some in Tuesday’s primaries

Mar 23, 2016 10:51 am UTC| Politics

Tuesday primaries saw mixed outcome in US presidential election race, where every candidate gains some ground. Democratic side Hilary Clinton has won big in Arizona, and grabbed 41 delegates, while Bernie Sanders...

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How to inoculate people against Donald Trump's fact bending claims

Mar 23, 2016 02:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

A potential Donald Trump presidency terrifies people worldwide. His racism, bullying, and enthusiasm for violence are a great concern for onlookers. But we see a positive in Trumps candidacy: We can improve our critical...