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Workplace safety
Victorian MP calls out trolling as government refuses to release sexism report
The Victorian government has refused to release a politically charged report into bullying and sexism in Victoria’s fire services, arguing it did not have a copy of the report.
- by Paul Sakkal and Sumeyya Ilanbey
Latest
‘Call the Prime Minister out’: Wong says Morrison stoking fears of China conflict
Labor’s foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong says Prime Minister Scott Morrison has deliberately stoked fears of a conflict with China.
- by Anthony Galloway
Labor says middle income tax cuts being temporary is ‘an issue’
Labor shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opposition could give low and middle earners a permanent tax cut but is grappling with the future of high-income tax cuts.
- by Jennifer Duke and Shane Wright
Labor MPs divided on Tony Blair’s suggestion to use right-wing methods
The former British prime minister made waves last week when he suggested progressive politics was facing extinction with its “voter-repellent” approach to culture, gender, race and identity.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Opinion
Australia votes
Federal election hinges on timing, not policy
The Liberal Party wants us to cast our votes in the pandemic age. Labor needs us to do so with that era behind us.
- by Sean Kelly
LETTERS
Letters
What would Safe Work Australia make of this?
Age readers discuss recent comments by former deputy chief health officer Nick Coatsworth, the recent repatriation flight from India and hotel quarantine.
Analysis
Federal budget
Albanese’s small-target strategy may be approaching its use-by date
The Labor leader planned to “kick with the wind in the final quarter”, but some internal critics believe his budget reply missed the mark.
- by James Massola
‘Ratbag’ and policy giant: Andrew Herington left his mark on Victoria
Most Victorians don’t know Andrew Herington, but they know his works.
- by Joel Deane
‘Untenable decision’: Senior Labor MP quits frontbench over internal dispute
NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay’s leadership has been dealt a significant blow on the eve of the byelection after one of her most senior MPs quit the frontbench.
- by Tom Rabe and Alexandra Smith
CBD
City life
Plenty of room at Labor’s budget reply bash
After Tuesday, not many are willing to stick around, as Labor learnt this week.
- by Stephen Brook and Samantha Hutchinson
Analysis
Federal budget
Albanese plays it safe just when big ideas are needed
The shortage of big policies in the Labor leader’s budget reply could mean he’s keeping his powder dry. But it could also mean he doesn’t have enough gunpowder.
- by David Crowe