Stephanie Peatling
Stephanie Peatling is a senior writer. She is a former Canberra Political Correspondent for the Sun-Herald.
Federal Politics Wrap: September 30, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Former prime minister Julia Gillard has been fairly quiet and chosen her words with great care since she was replaced by Kevin Rudd in late June. Tonight she gives her first lengthy interview.
Federal Politics Live: September 24, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Hello there. Welcome to a mini blog of tonight's debate between the contenders for the leadership of the federal Labor Party - Anthony Albanese and Bill Shorten.
Federal Politics Live: September 18, 2013
Stephanie Peatling The finger sandwiches have been cut, the scones have been laid out, Government House is all spick and span ready for the swearing of the new ministry and the new Prime Minister.
Quotas best way to elect more women
Stephanie Peatling, Daniel Hurst Women's representation in parliaments is most likely to increase where there is some sort of system of quotas, an analysis of international elections held last year shows.
Senate veterans decry cabinet's lack of women
Stephanie Peatling Liberal senator Sue Boyce has criticised as ''shocking and embarrassing'' the appointment of only one woman to the new federal cabinet.
Federal Politics Live: September 13, 2013
Stephanie Peatling The gang's all here. Labor, Liberal, National - everyone is trying to remember their new titles and work out where their new offices will be.
A gutsy warrior for Labor's cause
Stephanie Peatling Anthony Norman Albanese's mother raised him with three great faiths - the Catholic Church, the Rabbitohs and the Labor Party.
Man with one name, warrior of Left
Stephanie Peatling Anthony Norman Albanese's mother raised him with three great faiths - the Catholic Church, the Rabbitohs (the South Sydney rugby league club) and the Labor Party.
Labor's choice: The 'faceless' favourite Bill Shorten or backroom warrior Anthony Albanese
Stephanie Peatling Labor's next leader will be a son of the movement.
Federal Election 2013 Live: September 8, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Good morning. It's the morning after the campaign before. It's a pleasure to have your company as Andrew Meares, Alex Ellinghausen and I take you through the aftermath of the election.
Federal Election 2013 Live: September 6, 2013
Stephanie Peatling The last day of the campaign - how many voters can the parties reach in the final hours until the polls open tomorrow morning? Thanks for joining Andrew Meares, Alex Ellinghausen and I as we take you...
Federal Election 2013 Live: September 5, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Today's the day we finally see the Coalition's costings. Will it make any difference? The large number of people who have already voted suggests it is not an issue for them.
Federal Election 2013 Live: September 3, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the federal election campaign. It's a pleasure to have your company as Andrew Meares, Alex Ellinghausen and I take you through the day.
Federal Election 2013 Live: September 2, 2013
Stephanie Peatling First day of the last week - we're nearly there. Expect the pace to pick up as all parties look to make the most of their last chance to convince people they're the ones that they want.
Federal Election 2013 Live: August 30, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Well, well, well - whose figures do you believe? Anyone got an abacus we could use? It's a pleasure to be with you again as Andrew Meares, Alex Ellinghausen and I take you through the day's events.
Federal Election 2013 Live: August 29, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the federal election campaign. Andrew Meares, Alex Ellinghausen and I are here to take you through the day. Thanks for joining us.
Federal Election 2013 Live: August 26, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Good morning - it's Monday, the morning after the launch before. It's a pleasure to have your company as Andrew Meares, Alex Ellinghausen and I take you through the news of the day.
Federal Election 2013 Live: August 23, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Last day of the third week - only two more weeks to go. It's a pleasure to have you on board as Andrew Meares, Alex Ellinghausen and I take you through the day's news and views.
Federal Election 2013 Live: August 22, 2013
Stephanie Peatling Well that was fun. Has the debate breathed new life back into the campaign? Let's see if Kevin Rudd's fighting performance carries through. Join us for all the news and views from the campaign trail.
