Latest Howard government News

Help for home buyers, horror for NDIS participants and the gas industry’s free ride rolls on
Australian Prime Minister Press conference – Parliament House, Canberra
WorkChoices helped end John Howard’s leadership. The policy’s ghost still haunts the Liberals
Even Liberal voters agree, it’s time to ditch Howard era perks for property investors – polls
One Nation surge 2.0: this time there are structural issues at play
Grattan on Friday: Dennis Richardson’s exit puts antisemitism royal commissioner under more pressure
Radio Interview – ABC Radio National 27 February
How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market
It may not be perfect, but history shows Australia cannot turn its back on the UN
Australian Prime Minister Press Conference – Sydney 16 December
Sussan Ley talks about ‘Australian values’ in assessing migrants. What exactly does that mean?
Government’s FOI Changes Could Cover Up Next Robodebt – New Research
Should we scrap private health insurance rebates and direct the funding to public hospitals?
Investing in joy. How to save our declining arts sector – submission
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Abul Rizvi on how silence and stalling stoke anti-migrant fears
The Liberals used to be the party for women – then John Howard came along
Many parents – mostly mothers – lose family payments from the first dollar they earn. Here’s how we could fix it
Greens Push Labor To Pull Trigger On Climate
Why the US strikes on Iran are illegal and can set a troubling precedent
We Need To Talk About GST
30 years ago Australia confronted its Stolen Generation past – then the Howard government blew it
Corroboree 2000, 25 years on: the march for Indigenous reconciliation has left a complicated legacy
Independents will not help form government – but they will be vital in holding it to account
Housing affordability is at the centre of this election, yet two major reforms seem all but off-limits
Albanese has been a ‘proficient and lucky general’. But if he wins a second term, we are right to demand more
Post-election tax reform is the key to reversing Australia’s growing wealth divide
Labor’s in with a fighting chance, but must work around an unpopular leader
The Coalition wants to increase Medicare psychology rebates from 10 to 20 sessions. Here’s what happened last time
We calculated how much Dutton’s excise cut would save you on fuel – and few will save as much as promised
We calculated how much Dutton’s excise cut would save Australians at the fuel pump. It’s a poorly targeted approach
Australia may no longer be a ‘deputy sheriff’, but its reliance on the US has only grown deeper since 2000
Australian Prime Minister Doorstop – Gold Coast
Every generation thinks they had it the toughest, but for Gen Z, they’re probably right
In 2000, Australia was defined by the Olympics, border politics and reconciliation. So what really has changed?
ABC Adelaide Evenings With Spence Denny
Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Peter Dutton strongly hints he’ll sack 36,000 public servants. Voters deserve to know what services will be affected
Do men and women agree on how easy it is for each other to find a job or a date?
Chalmers unveils new look Reserve Bank, with women in the majority on both its boards
Statement From Tony Abbott – Hon Kevin Andrews
Top bureaucrat’s bold speech has a not-so-subtle message for Peter Dutton
The NT and ACT might have small populations but their economies are growing faster than the bigger states
Jim Chalmers has provided an extra $900 million to boost productivity. But this ‘high priority’ problem is going to need an across…
Canberra Times – Lets be clear, cutting APS jobs would devastate communities nationwide
Grattan on Friday: whatever his policy, Peter Dutton will be a big target on workplace relations
Queensland Premier Steven Miles is promising to hold a vote on nuclear power. Here’s why
View from The Hill: The Albanese government is feeling a lot of pain from pincers
NT election: promises for Indigenous people buckle under history’s weight