Election 2010
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No deal on speaker: Gillard
PM says Abbott broke promise on parliamentary reform; Abbott says agreement constitutionally unsound.
23 Sep 2010 7:22 PMPolitical uncertainty not a problem: RBA
Minority government hasn't dented economic outlook.
16 Sep 2010 8:28 PMGillard names ministry
Wong takes finance portfolio, Smith shifts to defence; Rudd takes foreign affairs role.
12 Sep 2010 12:53 PMTanner to join Lazard
Ex-finance minister to advise on policy at investment bank.
10 Sep 2010 9:59 AMOakeshott not being upfront on cabinet: Joyce
Says MP sought cabinet post in NSW, did the same in federal negotiations.
10 Sep 2010 9:50 AMDon't blame the independents: Abbott
Oppn leader says coalition may need their support: report.
10 Sep 2010 7:57 AMCombet tipped for climate portfolio: report
Wong believed to want a change of position.
10 Sep 2010 3:44 AMThis government might just work
COMMENTARY: Robert GottliebsenThere is an excellent chance that the new parliament's make-up will produce three years of good government. Vested interests will be crushed and important debates will proceed.
9 Sep 2010 10:09 AMOakeshott, Swan clash on MRRT
Independent MP calls for summit discussion of mining tax.
9 Sep 2010 2:56 AMNow, let the wild rumpus start
COMMENTARY: Bernard KeaneDespite moments of frenzy and torture, listening to the independents explain their decisions suggested they had taken the responsibility thrown their way very seriously indeed.
8 Sep 2010 3:28 PMCan Windsor scupper the MRRT?
COMMENTARY: Rob BurgessLabor's negotiation skills will be put to the test as it seeks to convince Tony Windsor that the best interests of his electorate, and the nation, are not served by watering down the mining tax.
8 Sep 2010 1:35 PMAn ugly way for Gillard to begin
COMMENTARY: Rob BurgessThe independents were right to spell out their extensive decision process, but watch for a vicious campaign against these two men for putting stability above the will of the people.
8 Sep 2010 10:03 AMGillard to offer Rudd senior role
PM declines to say whether Rudd to be given foreign affairs.
8 Sep 2010 8:07 AMSCOREBOARD: The new uncertainty
COMMENTARY: Adam CarrWhile the stand-off in Canberra has been resolved, markets are anxious about the effectiveness of the rainbow coalition.
8 Sep 2010 7:41 AMAbbott hopes Labor can provide better govt
Oppn leader says coalition won more seats, more votes.
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