Julie Bishop: Teal success leads to "lesser" Liberal Party

Former deputy leader Julie Bishop warns the Liberal Party will be "a lesser party" if the Teal Independents challenging moderate Liberal incumbents are successful on election day. Renowned adman Russel Howcroft on why the election's most annoying ad is probably its most successful. 

Chris Uhlmann: Scott Morrison, the 'two-legged goat'

They say time flies but with one week to go in a six week campaign - where the polls haven't moved an inch - the Prime Minister must be thinking time stands still. Nine's Political Editor Chris Uhlmann on how voters simply aren't buying what Scott Morrison is selling. In tight contests it pays to…

Phil Coorey: Hard Times and Soft Polls

Two weeks out from polling day and more than a third of voters are yet to make up their mind as fatigue and disillusionment sets in. AFR Political Editor Phil Coorey says these undecided voters cast doubt over the polls that say Labor has it in the bag.  Political operatives Jinane Bou-Assi and Sa…

Annika Smethurst: The Campaign 'On Crack'

If you thought this election was already fiery, an RBA rate rise will pour petrol on the flames. You want a cost of living election? You got it. Walkley award winner Annika Smethurst on how inflation is an election issue 'on crack'. Renowned adman Russel Howcroft on whether the original form of ad…

Neil Breen: How Good Is Queensland...?

A frustrating campaign COVID curveball sidelines Anthony Albanese for a full week. The Labor leader had regathered his mojo after a strong showing in the first debate, and where did all of this happen? Where else but Queensland, the state that all roads to the lodge pass through as detailed by 4BC …

Gareth Parker: How The West Was Lost

Labor hasn't won a majority of federal seats in WA since 1990 when Bob Hawke was PM. However, recent events and shifting sentiment sees the WA Liberals potentially facing a kind of existential crisis which could result in Labor getting the keys to the lodge, as detailed by 6PR Breakfast host Gareth…

Chris Uhlmann: A Pathological Liar vs A Gutless Fraud

Nine's Political editor Chris Uhlmann says Labor’s chances of winning the federal election rest largely on destroying Scott Morrison’s character, but the most devastating weapon has come from within the PM's own party. Renowned adman Russel Howcroft on why the lack of a requirement for truth in po…

Budget Week: Can Voters Be Bought?

Before we head to the ballot box, join host Charles Croucher for the first time On The Trail. As the sugar hit from the cash and calorie heavy budget wears off, AFR Economics Editor John Kehoe reveals why the budget should have been better but could have been worse. Veteran adman and 3AW Breakfas…

On The Trail

After two years we’ll never forget, Australia faces two months like never before. Before you get to the ballot box, join Charles Croucher On The Trail.