Michael Gordon
Michael Gordon is the political editor of The Age.
No pain no gain: PM talks budget options
Michael Gordon Julia Gillard's warning underscores reality that selling this pre-election budget will be even harder than framing it.
Michael Gordon
The remaking of Tony Abbott: a seven-month Liberal project
Michael Gordon Tony Abbott gave voters a glimpse of a very different prime ministership when he stepped up to the podium at the National Press Club.
Michael Gordon
Can this sporting nation restore its sense of self?
Michael Gordon Two very different snapshots of the country's progress were delivered during an otherwise underwhelming opening week in the Federal Parliament.
Michael Gordon
Dirty politics stains the PM, Abbott and all of us
Michael Gordon The Coalition will pay a price for playing politics this way.
Michael Gordon
Let's sack the worm and have a truly great debate
Michael Gordon The contrast between the American and Australian approaches to leaders' debates could hardly be more stark.
Michael Gordon
Everything is not all right, we're uptight, out of sight
Michael Gordon There are signs that both sides of politics are at least trying to inject a dose of confidence into the electorate.
Michael Gordon
NT's tough love: helping hand or a heavy hand?
Michael Gordon An Aboriginal couple in their mid-20s are driving home to the central Australian community of Yuendumu when they are pulled over by the cops.
