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Hey Albo and Jim, we’ve got some economic reset ideas for you!
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/21/anthony-albanese-economy-reset-public-housing-music-industry/
Published: September 20, 2026 23:58
Plus, add excessive data extraction to the long list of sins corporate behemoths are enacting on Australia's live music scene. The post Hey Albo and Jim, we’ve got some economic reset ideas for you! appeared first on Crikey.
How the ABC is helping One Nation’s claim as the ‘real’ opposition for a ‘real’ Australia
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/21/abc-one-nation-pauline-hanson-opposition-media/
Published: September 20, 2026 23:46
One Nation wants to be seen as the official opposition party — and the way the ABC is reporting it is helping. The post How the ABC is helping One Nation’s claim as the ‘real’ opposition for a ‘real’ Australia appeared first on Crikey.
The Horse’s Mouth: Did Israel bug a Coalition defence minister?
Published: September 20, 2026 22:24
It's time for another instalment of Crikey's chronicles of our politicians and their interest disclosures — plus whispers from our agents in the field. The post The Horse’s Mouth: Did Israel bug a Coalition defence minister? appeared first on Crikey.
Albanese hoping to sell Australia to the United Nations
Published: September 20, 2026 21:29
The prime minister is in New York and trying to pitch the county to the UN. Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers sees only opportunities in the Intergenerational Report and the intelligence community raises alarm over Russia. The post Albanese hoping to sell…
Does anyone normal care how much the wealthy must pay to minimise their tax bills?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/18/the-australian-taxation-accounting-advice-family-trusts/
Published: September 18, 2026 02:24
The Australian is fixated on Labor’s changes to trust tax minimisation schemes, an issue that looks and sounds ridiculous to anyone simply paying their taxes. The post Does anyone normal care how much the wealthy must pay to minimise their tax bills?…
Naomi Klein’s new book and big tech’s role in our fascism-fuelled end times
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/18/end-times-fascism-naomi-klein-astra-taylor-big-tech-ai-review/
Published: September 18, 2026 02:00
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor's "End Times Fascism" arrives just in time for another panic about the destructive potential of artificial intelligence. The post Naomi Klein’s new book and big tech’s role in our fascism-fuelled end times appeared first on…
What Australians want: their country talking itself into a truly dumb position
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/18/migration-changes-policy-tony-burke-one-nation-inflation-wages/
Published: September 18, 2026 00:59
While modest in detail, the government has effectively declared an end to demand-driven migration based on the vibe among voters — rather than evidence. The post What Australians want: their country talking itself into a truly dumb position appeared first…
The Snoop: Gaza film ‘reviewed’, the ABC vs the Australian War Memorial, and more
Published: September 18, 2026 00:34
Plus: A big media fight appears to have fizzled out. The post The Snoop: Gaza film ‘reviewed’, the ABC vs the Australian War Memorial, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Labor’s migration plan to Stop the Votes
Published: September 18, 2026 00:00
Where did she come from... The post Labor’s migration plan to Stop the Votes appeared first on Crikey.
No-one wants to be the first to slow down on AI
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/18/ai-artificial-intelligence-amodei-openai-musk-anthropic/
Published: September 17, 2026 23:57
"Every country would prefer a world in which nobody develops the most dangerous capabilities. They would also prefer not to be the only idiot who believed everyone else." The post No-one wants to be the first to slow down on AI appeared first on Crikey.
Labor keen to move on from immigration debate
Published: September 17, 2026 21:06
Tony Burke's migration reforms have received mixed reviews, with the minister keen to blame the Coalition for not allowing him to go further. Meanwhile, the PM is hoping to use online safety as his big pitch for a seat at the UN Security Council. The post…
The real numbers behind Australia’s migration debate
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/17/australia-migration-debate-numbers/
Published: September 17, 2026 02:15
As Labor announces its new migration plan, we inspect the cacophony of figures and promises thrown around from all sides of the debate. The post The real numbers behind Australia’s migration debate appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: Woodside’s hospitality for a King, taxpayers on the hook for pseudolaw defences, and more
Published: September 17, 2026 02:00
Plus: A new poll breaks down One Nation voters by country of birth, with some surprising (and unsurprising) results. The post The Snoop: Woodside’s hospitality for a King, taxpayers on the hook for pseudolaw defences, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Protectionism is surging back, now with intellectual veneer (thanks, Kevin Rudd)
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/17/kevin-rudd-protectionism-manufacturing-aukus/
Published: September 17, 2026 00:55
As the big political parties embrace protectionism, a former prime minister has stepped forward to offer an intellectual rationale. But that won't change the damage that protectionism causes. The post Protectionism is surging back, now with intellectual…
Could Pauline Hanson become prime minister as a senator? Yes, actually
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/17/pauline-hanson-senate-prime-minister/
Published: September 16, 2026 23:08
The office of prime minister is not mentioned anywhere in the Australian constitution. Its existence, eligibility and function are governed by convention, not law. The post Could Pauline Hanson become prime minister as a senator? Yes, actually appeared…
Burke targets families of foreign students as migration plans finally arrive
Published: September 16, 2026 21:11
A long time after he had first planned to tell us about his migration reforms, Tony Burke finally has everyone's attention at the Press Club. Meanwhile, concerns over the economy and AI continue to grow louder. The post Burke targets families of foreign…
The PM’s humble origin story is worthy of great respect. But is such a story even possible today?
Published: September 16, 2026 02:28
Pauline Hanson’s attack on the PM’s late mum was out of line. But what is his government doing for the Maryannes and Anthonys of today, for whom the ladder is now all but out of reach? The post The PM’s humble origin story is worthy of great respect. But…
The Snoop: Karl Stefanovic’s secret episodes, One Nation candidate’s gory cartoon and more
Published: September 16, 2026 01:41
Plus: What we learnt when energy minister Chris Bowen faced the internet. The post The Snoop: Karl Stefanovic’s secret episodes, One Nation candidate’s gory cartoon and more appeared first on Crikey.
How to prepare for ICAC: A guide based on concerningly true goings-on
Published: September 16, 2026 00:59
There are all sorts of traps you can fall into when addressing the Independent Commission Against Corruption. Here's Crikey's handy guide to preparing for the experience. The post How to prepare for ICAC: A guide based on concerningly true goings-on…
How would One Nation’s immigration plan affect the labour market and economy?
Published: September 16, 2026 00:55
One Nation seeks to reduce migration by any means necessary, but its latest plan could be an absolute disaster for the labour market. The post How would One Nation’s immigration plan affect the labour market and economy? appeared first on Crikey.
Economic concerns grow as global fuel crisis deepens
Published: September 15, 2026 21:26
The long-predicted fuel crisis "is here", oil executives have warned, as conflicts in the Middle East deepen global economic pains. Meanwhile, Tony Burke has hit out at the Coalition for not helping the government deliver changes to the migration system…
The Snoop: Trump cashes in on crypto, Seven’s on-air blunder and more
Published: September 15, 2026 01:59
Plus: Why do Australia's economists hate trams? The post The Snoop: Trump cashes in on crypto, Seven’s on-air blunder and more appeared first on Crikey.
Albanese badly needs a reset. The bond markets offer him a huge opportunity
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/15/anthony-albanese-donald-trump-us-bonds-debt/
Published: September 15, 2026 01:33
If the government was smart, the soaring cost of government debt would be used to show voters that Labor can sensibly manage the economy, while One Nation and the Coalition chase populist stupidity. The post Albanese badly needs a reset. The bond markets…
Inside the brutal battle for Australia’s $4.8bn live music industry
Published: September 15, 2026 01:07
While the local live music sector struggles with a perfect storm of problems, a trio of multinational mega-companies are raking it in. The post Inside the brutal battle for Australia’s $4.8bn live music industry appeared first on Crikey.
Why Australia’s quiet labour market isn’t proof AI has flopped
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/15/ai-artificial-intelligence-labour-jobs-market/
Published: September 15, 2026 00:26
Despite lofty claims from Silicon Valley about game-changing AI, the employment market has barely flinched. But once workflows are reorganised, it'll be a very different story. The post Why Australia’s quiet labour market isn’t proof AI has flopped…
Dispatch from Sweden: Far right loses ground, but the left’s road to stable government will be arduous
Published: September 15, 2026 00:08
Sunday's Swedish general election resulted in a razor-thin majority for the opposition bloc. Still, no-one is quite sure of how to form government. The post Dispatch from Sweden: Far right loses ground, but the left’s road to stable government will be…
Make ‘em laugh: How One Nation uses comedy to normalise harmful ideas
Published: September 14, 2026 22:52
One Nation was comfortable labelling Andrew Hastie a traitor in a cartoon. It's difficult to imagine Pauline Hanson making the same claim at a press conference. The post Make ‘em laugh: How One Nation uses comedy to normalise harmful ideas appeared first…
AI warnings continue as Trump dismisses concerns as a “hoax”
Published: September 14, 2026 21:26
Apparently the only thing you need to guard against AI is a smart president... Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson's comments spark anger and her policies continue to generate criticism. The post AI warnings continue as Trump dismisses concerns as a “hoax” appeared…
Worry less about an AIpocalpyse and more about a US-dictated order on AI
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/14/ai-artificial-intelligence-anthropic-data-centres-dario-amodei/
Published: September 14, 2026 02:28
Calls for regulation of AI coming from big tech companies should be treated with deep suspicion, especially when linked to a US program to contain China. Why don't they start with data centres instead? The post Worry less about an AIpocalpyse and more…
The Snoop: One Nation backtracks on lawyer claim, ICAC’s greatest hits, and more
Published: September 14, 2026 01:20
Plus: A curious suggestion from the WA skills minister for kids from "complex social circumstances". The post The Snoop: One Nation backtracks on lawyer claim, ICAC’s greatest hits, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Taylor wants to criminalise flag-burning. It shows the Liberals’ attachment to free speech is dead
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/14/angus-taylor-criminalise-flag-burning-free-speech/
Published: September 14, 2026 00:38
Like it or hate it, flag burning is a very old — and perfectly legitimate — way of expressing opposition to the actions of a nation state. The post Taylor wants to criminalise flag-burning. It shows the Liberals’ attachment to free speech is dead appeared…
One of legacy media’s big problems? How it frames migration is, statistically, un-Australian
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/14/immigration-debate-framing-abc-one-nation-labor/
Published: September 14, 2026 00:24
The second episode of the ABC's National Forum will look at "Australia's migration challenge". It's proof, yet again, that the media is asking the wrong questions. The post One of legacy media’s big problems? How it frames migration is, statistically,…
By peddling AUKUS and the China ‘threat’, Kevin 07 shows his very different vision of Australia
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/14/kevin-rudd-aukus-china-threat-usa-national-press-club/
Published: September 13, 2026 23:16
Washington will have enjoyed Kevin Rudd's commitment to the "essential" AUKUS project. But the likes of Keating and Turnbull have an opposing vision of reality. The post By peddling AUKUS and the China ‘threat’, Kevin 07 shows his very different vision of…
Hanson criticised for attack on PM’s mother
Published: September 13, 2026 21:32
Even Scott Morrison came out in support of the prime minister after Pauline Hanson's comments resurfaced this weekend. Meanwhile, those in charge of AI reckon someone should slow it down. The post Hanson criticised for attack on PM’s mother appeared first…