Malcolm Turnbull
- Opinion
- AUKUS
The big, unspoken issue that drives our strong feelings about second-hand submarines
There is a fundamental frustration that AUKUS seems to be something that just happened. We woke up one morning and there it was. A surprise to the Australian people, a surprise to France, a surprise to Labor.
- Waleed Aly
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- Opinion
- Angus Taylor
Angus Taylor’s ‘arrogant prick’ taunt was revealing. But voters may not like what it revealed
Taylor’s remark risked sounding arrogant – neatly matching that well-known psychological habit of accusing others of what we fear is our own worst trait.
- Sean Kelly
Independents must learn to embrace the power of one
Malcolm Turnbull’s push to congeal the teals into one party could be a death warrant for strong and independent liberal thinkers.
- Analysis
- Teals
Teal or no teal? Why these independents might stay solo
A teal political party could give the crossbench more power and influence. But it comes with big risks too.
- James Massola
Turnbull endorses teal party as Ryan, Chaney rule themselves out
The former prime minister said the Liberals had left a political vacuum by tacking too far to the right.
- Nick Newling and Brittany Busch
- Exclusive
- Investigations
‘Can’t be trusted’: Reckless, improper conduct should rule former top official out for life
He once headed a mega-department but his secret dealings with a lobbyist and Liberal Party powerbroker breached many rules, an inquiry has found.
- Nick McKenzie
‘Headed for a train smash’: Former commander’s dire AUKUS warning
A retired rear admiral says the submarine program is a “wasteful folly” that needs to be jettisoned. “It is never too late to stop a plan that is not going to bloody well work.”
- Matthew Knott
An exclusive kayak ride with Malcolm Turnbull? That’ll cost $80,000
A breakfast and kayak tour of Sydney Harbour ignited a bidding war at a Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation gala, which raised some $2.8 million for charity.
- John Buckley and Fiona Byrne
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Australians have a good bulldust detector. It’s blaring at Albanese and Taylor
Voters want their political leaders to keep it real, but the PM and the opposition leader don’t always pass that test.
- James Massola