Full Story Newsroom edition: is Coalition chaos making life easier for Albanese?
Sep 11, 2025
Lenore Taylor, Editor of Guardian Australia, dives into the chaos plaguing the Coalition party, especially after Jacinta Nampijimpa-Price's controversial dismissal. The discussion highlights the internal conflicts within the opposition and asks if media focus should shift to the ruling party. Taylor also critiques the balance between political narratives and public policy, while revealing alarming trends in environmental oversight. The engaging conversation contrasts the dynamics of Australian politics with those in the UK and US, bringing fresh perspectives on governance.
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Right Faction Seeks To Destabilise Leadership
- The Coalition's right flank sought to destabilise Peter Susan Lee's leadership by amplifying culture-war issues like "mass migration."
- Lenore Taylor says this tactic is about power, not sensible public-policy debate.
Chaos Gives Government A Free Pass
- Internal Coalition chaos handed the government a free pass from scrutiny while the opposition squabbled.
- Mike Ticher warns party infighting lets the government avoid pressure on policy issues.
Aged Care Win Buried By Scandal
- The Coalition had a tangible win on aged care by forcing 20,000 extra home care packages.
- Patrick Keneally notes that message was drowned out by the week-long focus on Senator Price's comments.