Opinion
As the Morrison Government plans a reshuffle in the wake of its extraordinary pandemic recession budget, the Opposition walks the tightrope of being seen to support emergency measures while pointing out gaps and trying to sell policy ahead of the 2022 election, writes Michelle Grattan.
Opinion
Since the coronavirus crisis, the Federal Government has seldom been so busy – but it is worth giving a thought to what’s been shoved aside.
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A main course of support for the coal industry, accompanied by Labor right faction powerbroker Don Farrell’s premium South Australian wines, is on the menu for a dinner club of 20 Labor MPs and senators who aim to steer the party away from the Greens.
The climate wars have reignited in the Coalition party room after leadership turmoil engulfing the Nationals stoked tensions on the issue.
The balance of power in the SA Liberal Party has spectacularly shifted with members of the Right faction determining to effectively cut three senior federal MPs adrift in the bitter aftermath of the weekend’s bloody Senate preselection.
Adam Bandt has been elected unopposed as Greens leader following the resignation of Richard Di Natale.
The Federal Government’s pork-barrelling of sports grants undermines two of the most important principles of our parliamentary democracy, argues Michael Jacobs.
