Opposition attacks Victorian Budget, warns of rising debt and taxes
Victoria’s Opposition has criticised the 2026–27 State Budget, arguing it confirms rising debt, higher taxes and growing financial pressure on households.
The Coalition said the...
Indian-Australian voters reshape battleground seats: Samaras
A growing bloc of Indian-Australian voters is reshaping Australia’s political map, with implications for marginal seats in Melbourne and Sydney, according to polling analyst...
Multicultural media and outreach central to Victorian poll
Former ministerial adviser Nitin Gupta says the next Victorian state election is likely to be closely contested, with multicultural outreach and media engagement set...
Housing reset hinges on CGT tweak
Anthony Albanese has rarely sounded as blunt on housing as he does now. “You deal with what’s in front of you,” he told the...
Wyndham councillors pass no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh
Wyndham City councillors have unanimously passed a motion of no confidence against Mayor Preet Singh, as pressure continues over his decision to provide a...
Women candidates face backlash for negative messaging: Monash study
Female political candidates are more likely to face voter backlash when using negative language on the campaign trail, according to new research from Monash...
Burke tears into Taylor’s immigration pitch yet again
Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke has strongly criticised the opposition’s immigration stance, saying it lacks substance and does little to address real issues.
Speaking...
‘Won’t create jobs or homes’: Burke hits back on migration plan
The federal government has dismissed the Coalition’s newly announced migration plan, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke today criticising it as ineffective and politically...
‘Wrong Villain’: Samaras warns Coalition risks losing migrant vote over values push
A migration plan pitched as a reset on “Australian values” is being questioned by political analyst Kos Samaras, who argues the policy risks misreading...
Taylor’s migration plan under fire from advocates
Amigration policy outlined by Opposition leader Angus Taylor has prompted criticism from advocacy groups and government figures following remarks delivered in Sydney.
Mr Taylor presented the Coalition’s...