After a whirlwind final day of campaigning that included a visit to the MCG and his home suburb of Marrickville, Anthony Albanese has claimed an emphatic, and historic victory.
Politics and policy
Peter Dutton's time in public life has come to a shuddering halt.
The Prime Minister fronted the media every day this week but he was not willing to touch budget reform.
Our editor-in-chief reflects on a campaign that shows the way elections are fought and covered by the media is shifting, even as our major political parties seem to be stuck in a rut.
Today's vote is set to deliver a patchy result, with wild swings across the country despite little change in major party primary votes.
Amid a campaign shaped by the rise of political influencers, the stakes this election are high for both candidates and the media companies covering them.
The preferences of One Nation voters will go a long way to deciding whether Anthony Albanese is in majority or minority government after the election.
Without renewed investment in fundamental science, the tech industry’s foundations will crumble — threatening jobs, growth and national resilience.
Politics keeps banks tied to branch networks, but consultants Kearney argue they could do far more to offset costs and boost mortgage sales.
Australia’s next treasurer must prioritise efficient markets over heavy-handed regulation to drive growth, resilience and long-term prosperity.
Labor's plan for a federal commission to handle complaints against judges is on the backburner.
Australia’s fintech sector has come a long way — but regulatory delays and outdated policies risk stalling progress. The next government must act decisively.
The race to succeed financial services minister Stephen Jones has emerged as a key subplot in this weekend's election.
It wasn't that long ago that Australia's major political parties obsessed over budget surpluses at almost all costs. Now the pendulum has swung in the other direction.
Labor sees a boost in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anti-Trump win, while the Coalition finds hope in Canada’s polls underestimating Conservative strength.
Appearing in a seat that should have already been in the bag strengthens claims that Peter Dutton’s campaign is floundering.
Labor expects YouTube ad costs to surge 133% in the final week as major parties ramp up spending on the Google-owned platform.
As debt surges and strategic threats mount, Australia’s political class clings to reckless spending, magical thinking and short-term populism over real solutions.
S&P is warning Australia's AAA credit rating could be at risk from election spending. Economists think it'll take a crisis to get politicians to listen.
Australia's political landscape is very different to Canada's, but Mark Carney's remarkable election victory can still be seen as a warning for Peter Dutton.
