Politics
Federal
Sofronoff gave journalists Lehrmann inquiry report before government: ACT
Calls are growing to immediately release the findings of the inquiry into the handling of the rape trial of former Coalition staffer Bruce Lehrmann, after they were leaked to the media this week.
- by Angus Thompson
Latest
AFP retracts statement Dutton was briefed on Nauru bribery investigation
The grilling of senior police raises serious further questions about how Home Affairs managed multibillion-dollar offshore processing contracts.
- by Michael Bachelard and Nick McKenzie
Economy could shrink under interest rates and tax: RBA
The economy is facing its worst non-pandemic year since the 1990-91 recession as high interest rates, inflation and taxes hit the nation’s consumers.
- by Shane Wright
Labor accused of propping up gas projects with carbon pollution permits
The government says its bill is needed to regulate international trade and storage of carbon pollution, while the Greens say it throws a lifeline to gas projects.
- by Mike Foley
Editorial
Indigenous Voice
Albanese should fire the starting gun on referendum date
Anthony Albanese should not miss the golden opportunity offered by this weekend’s Garma festival in the Northern Territory to announce the referendum date.
- The Herald's View
Government mulling superannuation as part of aged care solution
Sources close to the government said it was a “no-brainer” for super to be part of the mix for funding aged care as costs climb over the next decade.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion
Indigenous Voice
Why Dutton could be the Yes campaign’s biggest asset
The Yes campaign lacks cut-through and is being played off a break by bomb-throwing No campaigners. That must change for the Voice referendum to have any chance of success.
- by James Massola
Best of cartoons, August 4, 2023
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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.
