Opposing Rudd’s cuts to private halth insurance in favour of a tax hike on cigs may be the biggest gamble of Malcolm Turnbull’s political life, writes Michael Harvey.
Turnbull’s Budget response
What would Menzies do?
Malcolm Turnbull offered a feisty response to a lacklustre budget, says The Australian.
Coorey: Costello steals Turnbull’s thunder
Malcolm Turnbull’s moment in the sun yesterday was overcast by the looming shadow of Peter Costello, reports Phillip Coorey.
Hartcher: The small target strategy
Turbbull may have called Rudd a “weak Prime Minister” in his speech last night, writes Paul Hartcher, but clearly not so weak that Turnbull is willing to tackle him head-on.
Farr: Calling the Medicare bluff
Turnbull has called the government’s early election bluff by opposing cuts to private health insurance rebates and vowing to save $2 billion, writes Malcolm Farr.
Taylor: Dr No strikes again
Malcolm Turnbull has taken a big focussing mostly on cuts to private health insurance rebates, says Lenore Taylor.
