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  1. I’m unsure that Amy Remeikis’ description of the #Labor party’s strategic thinking in the recent by-election is 100% on point;

    “That Labor chose a staffer-turned-gas lobbyist as its candidate in Secret Harbour showed more than any focus group that the government has not realised where the public is at.

    Labor followed its old model of choosing candidates, because that’s how it is done. It forgets that the public is not as obsessed with the gas industry as it is – it assumes that, because it supports gas, the public does and being connected with the gas industry is enough to convince people the candidate is sensible. This was the same arrogance that saw Labor parachute Kristina Keneally into the seat of Fowler in 2019, only to see the backlash as an anomaly and not a shifting tide.”

    Still, AMy’s article presents an arguably valid analysis. The fact remains that domestically, our federal govt is either ignoring or failing to read the room (I’ve said that much before in my political toots). I predict that this lacuna will be #AlboPM’s undoing as a leader of the #PartyWhichHasLostItsWay.

    The Q. is, if I read Amy’s article correctly, why is #AlboPM selectively blind to majority public opinion on domestic issues where he can exert the most control as opposed to international affairs. Might he be looking to gain international recognition… in venal pursuit of a personal *legacy*?

    thepoint.com.au/opinions/26090

    #AusPol #ForeignAffairs #PacificNations #ByElections #PHON #Labor #FossilFuelLobby #China

  2. I’m unsure that Amy Remeikis’ description of the #Labor party’s strategic thinking in the recent by-election is 100% on point;

    “That Labor chose a staffer-turned-gas lobbyist as its candidate in Secret Harbour showed more than any focus group that the government has not realised where the public is at.

    Labor followed its old model of choosing candidates, because that’s how it is done. It forgets that the public is not as obsessed with the gas industry as it is – it assumes that, because it supports gas, the public does and being connected with the gas industry is enough to convince people the candidate is sensible. This was the same arrogance that saw Labor parachute Kristina Keneally into the seat of Fowler in 2019, only to see the backlash as an anomaly and not a shifting tide.”

    Still, AMy’s article presents an arguably valid analysis. The fact remains that domestically, our federal govt is either ignoring or failing to read the room (I’ve said that much before in my political toots). I predict that this lacuna will be #AlboPM’s undoing as a leader of the #PartyWhichHasLostItsWay.

    The Q. is, if I read Amy’s article correctly, why is #AlboPM selectively blind to majority public opinion on domestic issues where he can exert the most control as opposed to international affairs. Might he be looking to gain international recognition… in venal pursuit of a personal *legacy*?

    thepoint.com.au/opinions/26090

    #AusPol #ForeignAffairs #PacificNations #ByElections #PHON #Labor #FossilFuelLobby #China

  3. I’m unsure that Amy Remeikis’ description of the #Labor party’s strategic thinking in the recent by-election is 100% on point;

    “That Labor chose a staffer-turned-gas lobbyist as its candidate in Secret Harbour showed more than any focus group that the government has not realised where the public is at.

    Labor followed its old model of choosing candidates, because that’s how it is done. It forgets that the public is not as obsessed with the gas industry as it is – it assumes that, because it supports gas, the public does and being connected with the gas industry is enough to convince people the candidate is sensible. This was the same arrogance that saw Labor parachute Kristina Keneally into the seat of Fowler in 2019, only to see the backlash as an anomaly and not a shifting tide.”

    Still, AMy’s article presents an arguably valid analysis. The fact remains that domestically, our federal govt is either ignoring or failing to read the room (I’ve said that much before in my political toots). I predict that this lacuna will be #AlboPM’s undoing as a leader of the #PartyWhichHasLostItsWay.

    The Q. is, if I read Amy’s article correctly, why is #AlboPM selectively blind to majority public opinion on domestic issues where he can exert the most control as opposed to international affairs. Might he be looking to gain international recognition… in venal pursuit of a personal *legacy*?

    thepoint.com.au/opinions/26090

    #AusPol #ForeignAffairs #PacificNations #ByElections #PHON #Labor #FossilFuelLobby #China

  4. I’m unsure that Amy Remeikis’ description of the #Labor party’s strategic thinking in the recent by-election is 100% on point;

    “That Labor chose a staffer-turned-gas lobbyist as its candidate in Secret Harbour showed more than any focus group that the government has not realised where the public is at.

    Labor followed its old model of choosing candidates, because that’s how it is done. It forgets that the public is not as obsessed with the gas industry as it is – it assumes that, because it supports gas, the public does and being connected with the gas industry is enough to convince people the candidate is sensible. This was the same arrogance that saw Labor parachute Kristina Keneally into the seat of Fowler in 2019, only to see the backlash as an anomaly and not a shifting tide.”

    Still, AMy’s article presents an arguably valid analysis. The fact remains that domestically, our federal govt is either ignoring or failing to read the room (I’ve said that much before in my political toots). I predict that this lacuna will be #AlboPM’s undoing as a leader of the #PartyWhichHasLostItsWay.

    The Q. is, if I read Amy’s article correctly, why is #AlboPM selectively blind to majority public opinion on domestic issues where he can exert the most control as opposed to international affairs. Might he be looking to gain international recognition… in venal pursuit of a personal *legacy*?

    thepoint.com.au/opinions/26090

    #AusPol #ForeignAffairs #PacificNations #ByElections #PHON #Labor #FossilFuelLobby #China

  5. I’m unsure that Amy Remeikis’ description of the #Labor party’s strategic thinking in the recent by-election is 100% on point;

    “That Labor chose a staffer-turned-gas lobbyist as its candidate in Secret Harbour showed more than any focus group that the government has not realised where the public is at.

    Labor followed its old model of choosing candidates, because that’s how it is done. It forgets that the public is not as obsessed with the gas industry as it is – it assumes that, because it supports gas, the public does and being connected with the gas industry is enough to convince people the candidate is sensible. This was the same arrogance that saw Labor parachute Kristina Keneally into the seat of Fowler in 2019, only to see the backlash as an anomaly and not a shifting tide.”

    Still, AMy’s article presents an arguably valid analysis. The fact remains that domestically, our federal govt is either ignoring or failing to read the room (I’ve said that much before in my political toots). I predict that this lacuna will be #AlboPM’s undoing as a leader of the #PartyWhichHasLostItsWay.

    The Q. is, if I read Amy’s article correctly, why is #AlboPM selectively blind to majority public opinion on domestic issues where he can exert the most control as opposed to international affairs. Might he be looking to gain international recognition… in venal pursuit of a personal *legacy*?

    thepoint.com.au/opinions/26090

    #AusPol #ForeignAffairs #PacificNations #ByElections #PHON #Labor #FossilFuelLobby #China

  6. 🇨🇦

    The liberals took all 3 seats, strengthening Carney’s resolve and sends a message to Trump. Canada is sticking together!

    cbc.ca/news/politics/livestory

  7. Cook dismisses One Nation's ambition to form government in WA as 'hubris'
    By Nicolas Perpitch

    WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed as "arrogance" and "hubris" claims by newly elected One Nation MP Luke Herdegen that his party is seeking to form government at the 2029 state election.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #OneNation #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #Government #NicolasPerpitch

  8. Cook dismisses One Nation's ambition to form government in WA as 'hubris'
    By Nicolas Perpitch

    WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed as "arrogance" and "hubris" claims by newly elected One Nation MP Luke Herdegen that his party is seeking to form government at the 2029 state election.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #OneNation #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #Government #NicolasPerpitch

  9. Cook dismisses One Nation's ambition to form government in WA as 'hubris'
    By Nicolas Perpitch

    WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed as "arrogance" and "hubris" claims by newly elected One Nation MP Luke Herdegen that his party is seeking to form government at the 2029 state election.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #OneNation #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #Government #NicolasPerpitch

  10. Cook dismisses One Nation's ambition to form government in WA as 'hubris'
    By Nicolas Perpitch

    WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed as "arrogance" and "hubris" claims by newly elected One Nation MP Luke Herdegen that his party is seeking to form government at the 2029 state election.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #OneNation #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #Government #NicolasPerpitch

  11. Cook dismisses One Nation's ambition to form government in WA as 'hubris'
    By Nicolas Perpitch

    WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed as "arrogance" and "hubris" claims by newly elected One Nation MP Luke Herdegen that his party is seeking to form government at the 2029 state election.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #OneNation #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #Government #NicolasPerpitch

  12. Hanson says she can smash Labor and message could be resonating
    By Patricia Karvelas

    Pauline Hanson says she can smash Labor and, given the anger in the community, perhaps that messaging is resonating.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/one

    #OneNation #ByElections #FederalParliament #Liberals #ALP #PatriciaKarvelas

  13. Hanson says she can smash Labor and message could be resonating
    By Patricia Karvelas

    Pauline Hanson says she can smash Labor and, given the anger in the community, perhaps that messaging is resonating.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/one

    #OneNation #ByElections #FederalParliament #Liberals #ALP #PatriciaKarvelas

  14. Hanson says she can smash Labor and message could be resonating
    By Patricia Karvelas

    Pauline Hanson says she can smash Labor and, given the anger in the community, perhaps that messaging is resonating.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/one

    #OneNation #ByElections #FederalParliament #Liberals #ALP #PatriciaKarvelas

  15. Hanson says she can smash Labor and message could be resonating
    By Patricia Karvelas

    Pauline Hanson says she can smash Labor and, given the anger in the community, perhaps that messaging is resonating.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/one

    #OneNation #ByElections #FederalParliament #Liberals #ALP #PatriciaKarvelas

  16. Hanson says she can smash Labor and message could be resonating
    By Patricia Karvelas

    Pauline Hanson says she can smash Labor and, given the anger in the community, perhaps that messaging is resonating.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/one

    #OneNation #ByElections #FederalParliament #Liberals #ALP #PatriciaKarvelas

  17. Bi-partisan calls for reflection after One Nation upset in WA
    By Keane Bourke

    The Labor and Liberal parties are beginning to lick their wounds after suffering a bruising defeat in a by-election in Perth's south as One Nation continues celebrating its historic victory.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-30/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #OneNation #Government #KeaneBourke

  18. Bi-partisan calls for reflection after One Nation upset in WA
    By Keane Bourke

    The Labor and Liberal parties are beginning to lick their wounds after suffering a bruising defeat in a by-election in Perth's south as One Nation continues celebrating its historic victory.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-30/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #OneNation #Government #KeaneBourke

  19. Bi-partisan calls for reflection after One Nation upset in WA
    By Keane Bourke

    The Labor and Liberal parties are beginning to lick their wounds after suffering a bruising defeat in a by-election in Perth's south as One Nation continues celebrating its historic victory.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-30/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #OneNation #Government #KeaneBourke

  20. Bi-partisan calls for reflection after One Nation upset in WA
    By Keane Bourke

    The Labor and Liberal parties are beginning to lick their wounds after suffering a bruising defeat in a by-election in Perth's south as One Nation continues celebrating its historic victory.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-30/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #OneNation #Government #KeaneBourke

  21. Bi-partisan calls for reflection after One Nation upset in WA
    By Keane Bourke

    The Labor and Liberal parties are beginning to lick their wounds after suffering a bruising defeat in a by-election in Perth's south as One Nation continues celebrating its historic victory.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-30/coo

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #OneNation #Government #KeaneBourke

  22. Breaking: One Nation claims victory in Secret Harbour by-election
    By Keane Bourke

    One Nation is claiming victory in the Secret Harbour by-election, and looks on track to secure its first lower house seat in Western Australia.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-30/one

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #GovernmentandPolitics #ALP #OneNation #Government #KeaneBourke

  23. Former NT Young Australian of the Year to run for Labor in remote by-election
    By Matt Garrick and Jack Hislop

    A trailblazing nurse and Yolŋu man from remote Elcho Island will run for Labor in the upcoming race for the Northern Territory seat of Mulka.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/nt-

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #MattGarrick #JackHislop

  24. Former NT Young Australian of the Year to run for Labor in remote by-election
    By Matt Garrick and Jack Hislop

    A trailblazing nurse and Yolŋu man from remote Elcho Island will run for Labor in the upcoming race for the Northern Territory seat of Mulka.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/nt-

    #ByElections #StateandTerritoryGovernment #MattGarrick #JackHislop