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Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard to chair Women’s prize for fiction in 2026

Gillard reveals reading fiction is her most treasured pastime and looks forward to working with ‘a joyful panel of judges’

The Guardian - AU

Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM's best step

Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.

AAP

Economists want a carbon price comeback – but does Australia have the political courage?

Bold economic ideas are flowing ahead of this month’s roundtable convened by the Albanese government, aimed at boosting Australia’s productivity and economy, and repairing the budget. Among the biggest ideas to emerge is: should Australia resurrect its carbon price?

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View from The Hill: Albanese wants international cover before Australia recognises Palestine as a state

Anthony Albanese will recall well when another Labor prime minister was feeling the heat over Palestinian status.

The Conversation

In what film did Jennifer Lawrence play a mop’s inventor? The Saturday quiz

From Cleeks, Crushers and HyFlyers to Catherine the Great, Julia Gillard and Boris Johnson, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Women redefining philanthropy sector despite barriers

Persistent barriers are preventing the growth of female-led philanthropy but experts say greater visibility and awareness of giving will help to drive change.

AAP

‘Disgusting’ slogan apparently directed at Victorian premier seen at rally attended by Brad Battin and union boss

‘Ditch the bitch’ was emblazoned on a fire truck at a rally against the state’s new emergency services levy

The Guardian - AU

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Workers' retirement nest eggs set for super boost

The superannuation guarantee will rise to a targeted 12 per cent after more than a decade of incremental increases.

AAP

Theatre company's box office boost from bumper season

More than half a million people saw a Sydney Theatre Company show in 2024, making for record revenues of just over $47 million.

AAP

Flying shoes, a viral BLM speech and that leather jacket: Q+A’s most memorable moments

The ABC’s storied panel show is ending after 18 years – but its polarising topics and infamous arguments will live on in Australia’s collective memory

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Albanese will need some nuance in facing a female opposition leader

Anthony Albanese loves a trophy, especially a human one. He prides himself on his various “captain’s pick” candidates – good campaigners he has steered into seats.

The Conversation

Ambition is not a dirty word: female politicians and the ‘Lady Macbeth bias’

When the new parliament convenes after the recent election, it will feature a rarity in Australian politics. Women will lead two significant political parties at the same time: the Liberal Party’s Sussan Ley and the Greens’ Larissa Waters.

The Conversation

Who is Anthony Albanese? First Australian prime minister in 21 years to win re-election

Albanese’s election pledge has been that his government would hold no Australian back and leave none behind

The Independent UK

Australians are warming to minority governments – but they still prefer majority rule

Minority governments have been part of Australia’s political history since Federation.

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Helping or haunting, past PMs pop up on campaign trail

Some former prime ministers are helping their parties on the campaign trail, others are keeping a lower profile and one is not holding back on criticism.

The Conversation

Albanese has been a ‘proficient and lucky general’. But if he wins a second term, we are right to demand more

Barring a rogue result, this Saturday Anthony Albanese will achieve what no major party leader has done since John Howard’s prime-ministerial era – win consecutive elections. Admittedly, in those two decades he is only the second of the six prime ministers (the other is Scott Morrison), who has been permitted…

AAP

Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing

The official launch of Labor's campaign in a key state sets the stage for a down-to-the-wire election battle as the prime minister looks to boost momentum.

The Guardian - AU

AOC appoints Mark Arbib as CEO for run-in to 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

New Australian Olympic Committee boss replaces Matt Carroll after moving into sport and media since quitting politics in 2012

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The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton’s plan to move to Sydney instead of Canberra if elected ‘arrogant’, Labor says

Opposition leader confirms he would move into Kirribilli House if elected PM – a statement Anthony Albanese says shows ‘a fair bit of hubris’

The Guardian - AU

All signs point to a hung parliament: what does this mean, and what should crossbenchers do?

‘Don’t be bullied by anyone’ and avoid ‘horse trading’. Former kingmakers Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott advise new crop of independents

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What Happens If Both Major Parties Don’t Win Enough Seats To Form Government?

Australia looks to be headed towards a minority government or hung parliament at the next election and here's what that means.

The Independent UK

Australia's prime minister has survived a volatile political era

Anthony Albanese hopes to become the first Australian prime minister in 21 years to lead a political party to consecutive election victories

The Conversation

Despite some key milestones since 2000, Australia still has a long way to go on gender equality

Australia has a gender problem. Despite social, economic and political reform aimed at improving opportunities for women, gender gaps are increasing and Australia is falling behind other countries.

The Guardian - AU

Dutton names crossbenchers who could help him clinch minority government as poll puts Coalition ahead of Labor

Opposition leader says he will talk to three MPs as YouGov poll predicts Coalition winning 73 seats to Labor’s 66 at upcoming federal election

AAP

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.

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