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Bushfire inquiry’s top silk says royal commission essential for harmony
“Why this happened and how we prevent it in the future, I think, is of the utmost importance for our nation,” Jack Rush told this masthead.
- Brittany Busch and Nick Newling
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- Political leadership
2025, a year best to forget? We never will
The year is marred by the horror of its closing month, yet other events will not escape our memory.
- George Brandis
Wells ruckus is a beat-up prompted by gender bias
If there is dissatisfaction with entitlements for federal MPs, the entitlements should be questioned, not the minister’s valid use of them.
Hanson adds another black mark to her political record
We need to discuss safety and social cohesion, but let’s do it with dignity rather t0han offensive attention-seeking, which is what the burqa stunt was all about.
Stop the flow of Russian oil now, for Ukraine’s sake
The government should take heed of business leader Andrew Forrest, who warns that loopholes in government sanctions are empowering tyrants and undermining foreign policy.
George Brandis's speech to Pauline Hanson
Following an episode where Pauline Hanson wore a burqa in the Senate Chamber, then Attorney General George Brandis made an impassioned speech about the dangers islamaphobia
- Opinion
- Liberal Party
The Liberal Party is not splitting over net zero: It’s just a policy debate
In its 81-year history, the party has navigated some deep policy differences – and stayed united.
- George Brandis
Liberal Party ill-advised to follow Queensland premier’s example
Despite being highly recommended by George Brandis, David Crisafulli is hardly a role model for environmental protection, writes Kim Morley.
- Opinion
- Liberal Party
Centrist Queensland premier is a Liberal Party role model
The federal Liberal Party should be looking to Queensland Premier David Crisafulli. His lessons aren’t hard to follow.
- George Brandis
In the debate about more federal MPs, let’s ask how we get better ones too
Amid the discussion about whether we need more MPs, we should also explore how to get better ones.
- Bevan Shields