Tony Abbott
- Opinion
- Gwyneth Paltrow
When Gwyneth gave off Melania vibes, the backlash was relentless. But was it fair?
The actor has fronted an ad campaign for Israeli real estate and declared herself an “independent”. People are outraged.
- Jacqueline Maley
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- Opinion
- One Nation
Like Trump, Hanson’s rise is beyond politics. That’s why she’ll be hard to stop
She plays the suffering outsider, yet she’s an insider now, and says she could be prime minister.
- Peter Hartcher
- Opinion
- Political leadership
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.
- James Massola
Liberal Party needs to give Australians a ‘better product’: Abbott
Speaking in Washington, former prime minister and new party president Tony Abbott said he thought the Liberal Party had “quite a long way to go” if the polls are to be believed.
- Sarah McPhee
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Why are voters cranky enough to turn to Hanson? I have a theory
Both major parties are losing votes to One Nation, but I know whose problem I’d prefer to have.
- Ross Gittins
- Analysis
- Political leadership
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
Federal Liberals turn to Nationals boss to help revive party’s fortunes
Federal Liberal president Tony Abbott said the appointment of Lincoln Folo was part of an urgent organisational renewal effort to combat the rising threat of minor parties.
- Rob Harris
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Abbott’s ineptitude meant he didn’t last two years as PM. Now he’s back, with four new slogans
There are so many angry, frustrated, pessimistic voters in Australia that One Nation, a party whose defining credo is racist and bigoted, will end up the official opposition. Enter Tony Abbott.
- Niki Savva
Circular Quay revamp is another failure of privatisation
The torrents of cash, the ongoing inconveniences and the endless finger-pointing continues.
Joyce thanks Labor for One Nation poll surge as Hanson says she’s up for PM
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has declared she is fit to serve as prime minister after turning 72 last week, as polling showed Labor falling behind One Nation.
- James Massola, Nick Newling and Emily Kaine