Peter Lewis

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Peter Lewis

In his National Press Club address on Tuesday the prime minister laid down an existential challenge to those who cheered the loudest on election night when Peter Dutton and his miserable crew were confined to the dustbin of history. In making the case that trust in government is underpinned by economic stability and keeping election promises, the PM is saying the quiet bit out loud: his government will push back on calls to “show more ambition” in the wake of its thumping win.

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Josh Butler |Tom McIlroy |Peter Lewis |Miles Martignoni

Post-election Albanese has seen a surge in popularity but what is the electorate expecting from a second term Labor government and can they deliver during challenging times? Guardian Australia’s political reporter, Josh Butler sits down with chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy and Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis.

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Peter Lewis

Australia has consummated a second man date with the prime minister. Now it’s time to clear the air about what we have consented to and the nature of the relationship we will share with him over the next three years. Despite general dissatisfaction with the state of the field, we chose the steady guy whose main trick is his lack of tricks over the tough guy with radioactive ideas.

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Tom McIlroy |Peter Lewis |Shadi Khan Saif |Miles Martignoni

Just days out from the crucial vote, the latest Guardian Essential poll shows steady support for Labor. But with a significant number of undecided voters and a strong field of independents, questions remain about how convincing their victory will really be. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, sits down with Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis, to explore more.

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Peter Lewis

Anthony Albanese will hate this column, but if, as is becoming increasingly likely, he returns to government over the weekend, he will not just be our most successful prime minister since John Howard, but the one who most resembles him. Look, I’m not getting ahead of myself; I still have the scars of 2019 which I will carry to every election, although I do think the indicators of the national result are clearer this time around.