Legislation must be created to ensure that Scott Morrison’s underhanded ministerial power-grab never happens again.
Judging by what the new federal government has promised, the answer appears to be a resounding “Yes”.
Although election night started well enough, another miracle victory quickly evaporated as voters turned their backs on the incumbent government.
Unlike many politicians, Anthony Albanese doesn’t appear to harbour a sense of entitlement to the top job – and his journey towards it has been a long one.
With marginal seats in play, and the outcome of the previous election to remind us, it’d be foolhardy to write off the Coalition from recording another unexpected result.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing volatility, and the vaccine rollout just beginning, the next few months may prove to be the most difficult yet for the Morrison government.
If Scott Morrison wins, chances are that the Liberals who have the most potential to harm the government – Tony Abbott and Peter Dutton – would likely also remain to haunt his agenda.
Despite an inability to improve his popularity rating, the strength of the Labor leader's team could make for a successful government.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and PM Scott Morrison pack the 2019 Federal Budget full of goodies as they push towards an election.
Financial services royal commissioner Kenneth Hayne is arguing for less and clearer law, and tougher corporate cops.
The complexity of GST reforms might jeopardise the necessary cooperation of overseas businesses, and place consumers at risk of being wrongly charged.
The Turnbull government's budget has failed to match its expressed desire to take violence against women seriously.
This time the pressure is particularly intense, given that the Turnbull government has trailed Labor in the past 31 Newspolls.
Scott Morrison's 2018 federal budget is aimed at winning back middle Australia, with 10 million workers set to receive tax refunds worth up to $530.
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