John Faulkner’s criticism of Labor is a plea from a party elder pessimistic about the chances of his party reforming itself.
Preselections
Preselection-palooza
With more state elections looming, William Bowe wraps all the latest preselection news from battles around the country.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: The ALP’s pre-ordained pre-selections
How many ALP preselections are hand-picked by the National Secretariat? Plus: the ABC gets revenge on sports broadcasters, Triple M rocks misogyny, the perils of online dating for Sydney business leaders, and more hot tips.
Laying some Peter Dutton myths to rest
Peter Dutton is no great loss to the Liberal Party, and he wasn’t blocked by the Nats in McPherson. Apart from that, everything you’ve read about his preselection failure is true…
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: what happened to Miranda Kerr?
Since Miranda Kerr is the latest famous face of David Jones, why is it Megan Gale the one being plastered all over the walls and ads? Plus, the messy task of working for Leader newspapers.
How to become a federal MP. Part 1, the ALP
With the federal ALP preselection season about to begin, we thought it time to shine a light into the murky tributaries for funnelling candidates into the highest office in the land.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: interesting ALP preselection rumours
Will there be any reprecussions inside the ABC for the Hungry Beast/Levitt Institute hoax on last night’s Media Watch? Plus, the rumor mill gets swirling over ALP preselection rumours.
Bradfield, the land of true maverick conservatives
All 20 candidates in this Saturday’s Bradfield preselection must be pondering one major question: exactly what do local Liberal Party preselectors in a safe seat look for in a candidate?
Libs get their mojo back
Malcolm Turnbull now has the power to hand pick MP candidates, which will keep messy NSW factions in line. The Liberals are starting to look electable again, writes Glenn Milne.
Should party leadership or local members decide safe seats?
Safe seats are an opportunity to elect someone bright and controversial. However, state leaders being able to override preselection committee candidates are affecting the candidates selected, writes Anna Winter.
Brumby’s big call on the Honourable Member for Ivanhoe
John Brumby’s right faction of the Victorian ALP faces a difficult decison tonight when it decides whether the prolong the career of the Member for Ivanhoe Craig Langdon.
