Politics
Federal
Empowering, consultative, uniter: Who is Sam Mostyn, the next governor-general?
Those who have worked with Mostyn over her long career say she will handle her new role with gravitas, diplomacy, humility … and a sense of humour.
- by Rachel Clun and Anne Hyland
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Albanese, Wong express outrage as Israel calls fatal attack a ‘misidentification’
Albanese said Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted responsibility for the missile strike after the Israeli Prime Minister said: “This happens in war.”
- by Matthew Knott
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Political leadership
Sam Mostyn to be the new governor-general
Mostyn, a businesswoman and lawyer, was the first female AFL commissioner and was previously the president of Chief Executive Women.
- by Paul Sakkal
Best boss, worst conditions: Why so many people working for themselves want to quit
Beauty therapist Elice McPhie said 2023 was a tough year. “I went through a whole period of just being depressed because I was deflated by it all.”
- by Rachel Clun
Opinion
Immigration
Marketing herself as ‘tougher’ than Dutton is a mistake by Clare O’Neil
In trying to rush through knee-jerk legislation, the Albanese government has not merely panicked, but acted in a way designed to create panic.
- by Sam Norton
Dutton whacks ‘supine’ CEOs in pitch to working class
The Coalition leader’s speech comes at an important moment for an opposition that faces questions about its economic agenda and remains behind in the polls.
- by Paul Sakkal
Best of cartoons, April 3, 2024
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The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist.
‘The race is on’: Australia’s urgent mission to tap global green markets
Australian governments will need to spend taxpayers’ money soon to build the industries of the future, says former Labor minister Greg Combet.
- by Mike Foley