James Massola
James Massola is chief political commentator. He was previously national affairs editor and South-East Asia correspondent. He has won Quill and Kennedy awards and been a Walkley finalist. Connect securely on Signal @jamesmassola.01
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One in three like Labor’s budget. Taylor has other reasons to hope
Public assessment of Jim Chalmers’ performance as treasurer has fallen to its lowest level ever as business groups unleash on the May budget.
- James Massola
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- Resolve Political Monitor
Voters prefer Hanson as PM. Are they prepared for her to run the country?
According to the latest Resolve Political Monitor, that’s exactly what they are asking for.
- James Massola
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Hanson overtakes Albanese as preferred PM, Coalition crashes to record low
One Nation is also now Australia’s preferred party by primary vote, overtaking Labor for the first time.
- James Massola
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‘Watch your back’: Hanson’s family succession plan leaves Barnaby as a spare heir
The One Nation leader’s suggestion that her daughter could succeed her has prompted Coalition MPs to warn her about Barnaby Joyce’s leadership plans.
- James Massola
Senior Liberal warns party to stop talking about One Nation as Hanson hits back at PM
The One Nation leader posted a report about its fundraising campaign on social media after Albanese questioned its veracity, Hanson saying it proved the money was “ridgy-didge”.
- Brittany Busch, Emily Kaine and James Massola
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One Nation can be defanged by some truth-telling. But only one other major party’s doing that
Can Pauline Hanson’s momentum be stopped? Only if her political opponents get fair dinkum with the electorate.
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Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1 million on day of launch
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s latest fundraising play underscores her surging popularity.
- James Massola, Emily Kaine and Sarah McPhee
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How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?
The opposition leader may have a spring in his step and the ammunition from Labor to attack. But he’s facing battles on multiple fronts and a race against time.
- James Massola
How Hanson became the de facto leader of the opposition
Pauline Hanson’s decision to speak at the National Press Club this month shows the political landscape in Australia has changed. Has she changed with it?
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Disunity is death, but here’s why more friendly fire might help the PM
The “sheep” on Labor’s backbench will become lambs to the slaughter if they can’t find their voice before the next election.
- James Massola