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Seismic shift in Australian politics as One Nation surges

ANALYSIS: Pauline Hanson’s populist party is aiming to reshape Australian politics and become the natural opposition to Labor. While it is riding high now, it remains to be seen if it can be a sustainable force.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Underarm

Aussie coalition turmoil feeds the rise of the far right

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Australia fractures in aftermath of Bondi massacre

Australia

The year Aussie conservatives hit rock bottom

Underarm

Albanese gets a big welcome and survives the Trump test

Thoughts on systems of power: Part 3 - What about the burqa?

Hunter’s Corner

Arvida U-turn points to shareholder pressure

ANALYSIS: In a remarkable change of heart, the retirement village operator’s board has endorsed a scheme it previously saw as lowball.

Tim Hunter Fri, 26 Jul 2024

Edwards on Politics

Health announcement puts pressure on the Government

ANALYSIS: Christopher Luxon rejects criticism the Government has not acted quickly enough.

Brent Edwards Thu, 25 Jul 2024

Economics

RBNZ and RBA ‘divergence’: a tale of two central banks

ANALYSIS: The two banks have had different priorities and approaches to policy. Is one approach better, or are conditions so different?

Jonathan Mitchell and Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 24 Jul 2024

Underarm

Green hydrogen dreams delayed as ‘Twiggy’ Forrest takes rare hit

ANALYSIS: Forrest has called doubters ‘muppets’, but fundamentals need to change for the industry to be viable.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 24 Jul 2024

Margin Call

Stick or twist? What surprise RBNZ pivot means for your portfolio

ANALYSIS: Investors are hoping to focus less on the pain of the current downturn and are more looking through to the eventual economic, and profits, recovery.

Tobias Newton Tue, 23 Jul 2024

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