March 2 – 8, 2024
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Paul Bongiorno
Ending the Morrison era
“Labor is convinced Dutton shares with Morrison the same vulnerabilities in appealing to voters. Its research suggests the opposition leader is particularly unpopular in Victoria … Yet campaign insiders say that in the byelection this may not be a deal-breaker for the Liberals. ”
Letters, Cartoon & Editorial
Culture
Profile
Writer Édouard Louis
For French theatremaker and writer Édouard Louis –who is appearing at the Adelaide Festival in his first Australian visit – art is more than a means of escape, it is life-saving.
Books
Life
Puzzles
Quotes
Police
“The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an important event on the NSW Police calendar…”
The NSW police commissioner announces that officers will be able to march at Mardi Gras but only in plain clothes. Until 1984, that was called “entrapment”.
Film
“For a movie ticket, as an audience, you can witness sheer hell, as close as it gets.”
The German director describes seeing Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. It’s not clear whether this was a criticism or a glowing endorsement.
Russia
“Frankly, I did not get full satisfaction from this interview.”
The Russian president complains that Tucker Carlson asked too many soft questions in an interview. For his part, Carlson looked as if he got full satisfaction and even a cuddle afterwards.
Equality
“The gender pay report is now the annual Andrew Tate recruitment drive. It just breeds resentment and division.”
The senator complains about the release of annual gender pay figures, which show the gap at 19 per cent. Canavan understands the real victims of pay inequality are the men who feel bad.
Security
“This politician sold out their country, party and former colleagues to advance the interests of the foreign regime.”
The ASIO chief reveals a foreign government successfully recruited a former politician to act as a spy. At least most elected officials toadying for foreign governments have the dignity to do it publicly.
Journalism
“If you ever want me to write an article in your defence, with or without naming you, say the word.”
The News Corp journalist sends a text message to Zachary Rolfe, offering to write a positive article after the police officer shot and killed Kumanjayi Walker. That’s why they call it The Australian.
