A senior Victorian Labor strategist has slammed the party’s “top down” Right faction for failing to embrace democracy and policy reformfollowing Saturday’s otherwise staid state conference at Moonee Valley.
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Mamamia, Shorten’s questions from ‘working families’
It seems Labor MPs are trying to sell their budget message through any outlet possible, with Minister for Employment Bill Shorten answering questions from querying mothers on Mia Freedman’s Mamamia.
Media briefs: Ten’s true colours … Uhlmann v Media Watch … journo in car in Mexico …
In today’s Media Briefs: Ten shows colours in bikie wars promo … Mamamia, Shorten faces questions from “working families” … Uhlmann watches Media Watch … Front Page of the Day and more …
Bill Shortens’ short-circuit shocking sledge
It’s been a tough few weeks for Bill Shorten but the Member for Maribyrnong is certainly still willing to get on the front foot and stand up for himself, writes The Power Index.
The Media Monitors' Top 20: Slipper slips and Shorten’s odds shorten
Headline issues aside, Bill Shorten received much on-air attention over revived ALP leadership speculation and his bid to put the HSU into administration.
HSU: NUW withdraws Jackson support as Shorten moves in
A one-time union ally of beleaguered Health Services Union chief Kathy Jackson has publicly withdrawn his support for the former student politician as industrial relations minister Bill Shorten moves to dissolve her crumbling Victorian ALP powerbase forever.
Media briefs: BSkyB investigated … Rupert’s public service announcement … Shorten’s PM view …
In today’s Media Briefs: Are Rupert’s BSkyB ambitions up in the air? … How the media business really works … Shorten’s PM agenda … Front Page of the Day … The Department of Corrections … and more …
Bill Shorten: big ambitions and future leadership potential
Inheriting the Future of Financial Advice reforms from Chris Bowen, this year Bill Shorten has come into his own. He has something in short supply in Labor: an ability to effectively argue a case publicly, writes Bernard Keane.
My Cup Of Tea: Shorten, music appreciator, flags long service for artists
Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten is raising the issue of long-service leave for artists and musicians. But who will fund it, ask Ben Eltham and Rebecca Harkins-Cross?
Shorten lands FOFA with a compromise on opt-in
It will take a while for the dust to settle on the Future of Financial Advice reform package, which passed the House of Reps after negotiations between the independents and Bill Shorten.
Mayne: Arbib blazes the trail, now it’s Swan’s turn
The best thing Wayne Swan could do is negotiate a suicide pact with Mark Arbib, his old Nambour High schoolmate.
And the winner is … Smith, Shorten or Crean
Kevin Rudd hasn’t merely lost a vote on Labor’s leadership, he has failed to establish himself as the looming replacement for Julia Gillard.
Cox: who should get a government subsidy?
There are a series of political issues at present that show the commentariat and electorate are remarkably confused about who should benefit from government payments and concessions.
Political snippets: Shorten’s unwanted talk at length on Europe
There’s no doubt the man is ambitious and methinks Bill Shorten does speaks too much.
Cox: more to life and Labor policies than just getting a job
How can Labor promote itself as fair if it fails to care for those excluded from the paid workforce?
Kohler: dozing through an IR nightmare
The word “productivity” didn’t make it into Bill Shorten’s press release yesterday announcing a review of the Fair Work Act, or into the terms of reference.
The 2011 Crikeys: the government policy hits and misses
2011 was the biggest year in economic policy for a long time - which isn’t saying much. What was best and worst?
A dumb reshuffle puts spotlight back on Gillard’s woes
Julia Gillard’s federal cabinet reshuffle — promoting Bill Shorten and Mark Arbib while sacking good ministers — again demonstrates her lack of judgment and fragility.
Reshuffle promotes Gillard’s
‘warlords’
Crikey media wrap: A ministerial reshuffle yesterday resulted in promotions for the architects of Julia Gillard’s prime ministerial coup, a demotion for a Kevin Rudd supporter and a record number of female ministers in Australian politics.
Swan croaks his way to success, but how long until Labor ruins it?
Labor is happier fighting on IR and Tony Abbott has come off the boil. But how long until Labor stuffs it up again?
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Remembering Guy Fawkes Night
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Shorten crafts a major reform on compulsory super
Bill Shorten looks like ushering in a major Labor reform to superannuation. And he even has the industry backing him.
Thomson’s tax time bomb. Tick, tick, tick
Embattled Labor MP Craig Thomson is facing some serious issues with the Australian Taxation Office, writes Chris Seage, tax consultant and former ATO audit manager.
Financial planners and the irony of ‘free riders’
The Financial Planning Assocation is targeting what it calls “free riders” in the wealth management industry. Funny that …
