Tag: Bill Shorten

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Scott Morrison has proved himself excellent at campaigning. We will find out this term how well he can govern.

SPECIAL FEATURE: If the polls are right, Bill Shorten will become the next prime minister. But what kind of prime minister would he be?

OPINION & ANALYSIS: This is certainly not the first time a Labor leader has had a bash at the Murdoch media in a recent campaign. But it was probably one of the more effective.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Despite some tightening on two-party preferred measures, the polls have Labor on track for a win on May 18.

A Labor government would probably have to negotiate with the Greens to get its climate policy through the Senate.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Australian voters really dislike politicians. This is not new – it was there even in colonial times – but it is potent and growing.

Bill Shorten lays out Labor's alternative budget plan as Parliament winds up and the nation waits for the election starting gun.

The Australian Conservation Foundation gave Labor’s policy a qualified tick, describing it as “a serious policy response to the existential threat of global warming that recognises pollution must be cut across all industry sectors.”

Opposition leader Bill Shorten says Australia’s Pacific neighbours want partners for infrastructure projects – “and as prime minister, I intend to make sure they look to Australia first."

OPINION & ANALYSIS: As he tries to deliver on energy and in other key areas, the prime minister's party enemies and critics will be encouraged in their attacks following Saturday's results.

The outcomes in Longman and Braddon this weekend are vital for Shorten, who would face very serious leadership instability if he lost both seats. Turnbull claims “Labor should be streets ahead”.

Former Labor leader appeals to voters not to reward Shorten’s dishonesty. “Don’t vote Labor”, he says, but instead support “minor parties and independents to shake up the system and put some honest politics back into Canberra.”

Super Saturday had positive spin-offs for both federal leaders, but substantially more for Bill Shorten than Malcolm Turnbull.

Bill Shorten says Labor would support a ‘universal disclosure to the parliament’ on citizenship, as crisis continues to unfold.

OPINION: Malcolm Turnbull's "know your place" speech was terrific, writes TESS LAWRENCE.

Australia's politicians have almost unanimously condemned Donald Trump's comments about sexually molesting women. Almost... Pauline Hanson suggests cutting him some slack.

Bullish ALP leader Bill Shorten says situation is "farcical" and Malcolm Turnbull has "Brexited himself".

Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten halts election campaign after aiding crash victims.

Opposition leader trades insults with senator over investigation in to program aimed at stopping bullying of gay and transgender students.

Special contributor TESS LAWRENCE says with Malcolm Turnbull as prime minister it is time for Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to disappear… completely.

The Australian government is considering a referendum to establish if Australians are accepting of same-sex marriages.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the budget takes priority over the proposed bill to legalize gay unions in Australia.

Will Bill Shorten change his ways and start to offer Australians more policy ideas to get excited about?

Amidst all the hustle and bustle of leadership no-spills, controversies and criticism of Tony Abbott, I think it’s important that Australians consider the alternative.

Opposition leader calls for vote of no confidence against embattled prime minister.

Deployment of Russian ships near Australia ahead of G20 summit labelled a distracting “stunt” by Bill Shorten.

Australian leaders of all political stripes, past and present, reflect on the political legacy and legend of Gough Whitlam.

Police have decided not to lay criminal charges against Labor leader Bill Shorten over a rape allegation dating back to 1986.

Full official statement from Bill Shorten about an investigation into rape claims against him that has now been closed.

While on a visit to London, ALP Leader Bill Shorten urged expat voters to send a message to the Abbott government.

Paris and London are on the itinerary for Bill Shorten's first trip as opposition leader.

Australian leaders have echoed those around the world paying tribute to Nelson Mandela.

Labor’s shadow frontbench includes 11 women and six new faces as Opposition Leader Bill Shorten seek a new direction for his party.

Labor will need Tanya Plibersek’s skills as a communicator and her popularity with colleagues as it tries to unite after a devastating election loss.

Bill Shorten may have the majority support of the ALP caucus for the party's federal leadership but he's going to have a tough fight winning over NSW rank and file members.

Anthony Albanese and Bill Shorten have begun their leadership pitch to Labor members voting in a historic ballot.

Labor’s rank and file will help choose the party leader in Canberra with Anthony Albanese standing against Bill Shorten.

Former union boss Bill Shorten will stand for the Labor leadership but he could still face a challenge from Anthony Albanese.

Shorten indicates he would not run for the Labor leadership if Anthony Albanese wants the top job, in a bid to avoid more disunity and party destabilisation.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has promoted many of his key leadership backers with his new look frontbench.

Bill Shorten has announced he will support Kevin Rudd in tonight's leadership ballot to give the Labor Party "the best possible chance" in the federal election.