Barrie Cassidy

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Barrie Cassidy |Tony Barry

Just over halfway into the election campaign, Australians have now heard from both major parties on their solutions to the housing crisis. But with the flooding of media messaging, are voters able to tell the difference in what’s being offered? And while there have been missteps on both sides – Dutton pulling his son in front of the cameras, and Albanese’s awkward moment with Tanya Plibersek – the odds are increasingly in Labor’s favour.

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Barrie Cassidy |Tony Barry |Camilla Hannan

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2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Barrie Cassidy |Tony Barry

The federal election campaign was barely a week old when Donald Trump rearranged the world trading order. And in Australia, the leaders covered a lot of ground. But in a campaign lacking inspiration, where is the promise of hope? Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the impact of new tariffs on Australia just four weeks out from the election. They also debate Dutton’s plan to cut public sector workers, and wonder: is it too much to ask for some big ideas?

3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Barrie Cassidy |Tony Barry

This week Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry analyse budget week and what promises to be a tight election, with a campaign where every advantage is sought and every mistake regretted. Also on the table: when political husbands go rogue; and whether the second coming of Donald Trump could actually bolster the progressive vote• See all our Australian election 2025 coverage• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Barrie Cassidy |Tony Barry

This week we are still in election limbo, so how can leaders maintain their focus during a long pseudo-campaign? Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine Dutton’s surprise dual citizenship referendum idea – one that even his own party colleagues weren’t expecting – as well as the upcoming budget, Aukus and why every election campaign needs a villainEmail the Barries at [email protected]