Several people told this masthead Labor did not want spending cuts that would create protracted brawls, only to be torpedoed in the Senate anyway.
Several people told this masthead Labor did not want spending cuts that would create protracted brawls, only to be torpedoed in the Senate anyway.
Politics & Governance
In his first major speech as party leader, David Shoebridge reiterated his intention for the Greens to “replace Labor” in government, not support it.
David Shoebridge said he did not know Mikhail Petrakov was listening to his speech.
World News
David Shoebridge declared all women should feel safe and called for an end to Russian “blood money” during his first National Press Club appearance.
World News
In his first address as leader, David Shoebridge will lay out a high corporate tax agenda in return for tax cuts for workers and increased welfare.
David Shoebridge said he did not know Mikhail Petrakov was listening to his speech.
World News
David Shoebridge declared all women should feel safe and called for an end to Russian “blood money” during his first National Press Club appearance.
New Greens leader David Shoebridge will address the National Press Club, proposing a new tax cut and a welfare boost and declaring he will pursue "rivers of gold" from the resources sector.
Politics & Governance
The Greens have joined the pledge of tax cuts from the government and the Coalition, calling for a $1000 cut to all workers.
Politics & Governance
The Greens have joined the pledge of tax cuts from the government and the Coalition, calling for a $1000 cut to all workers.
Australia & Pacific
James Massola is Chief Political Commentator. He has previously been National Affairs Editor and South-East Asia Correspondent, and has won Quill and Kennedy awards and is the 2026 Press Gallery Journalist of the Year. Connect securely on Signal @jamesmassola.01
Politics & Governance
David Shoebridge is genuine in wanting an independent inquiry into Jordon Steele-John. Some of his party’s supporters, not so much.
Politics & Governance
James Massola is Chief Political Commentator. He has previously been National Affairs Editor and South-East Asia Correspondent, and has won Quill and Kennedy awards and is the 2026 Press Gallery Journalist of the Year. Connect securely on Signal @jamesmassola.01
Politics & Governance
David Shoebridge is genuine in wanting an independent inquiry into Jordon Steele-John. Some of his party’s supporters, not so much.