John McDuling
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Editor-in-chief at Capital Brief
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By popular demand, On The Call is now a weekly live event. Exclusively for subscribers.
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Every Thursday our journalists unpack the stories driving the agenda and answer your questions live.
Expect candid conversations and regular cameos from the newsroom.
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August 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
By popular demand, On The Call is now a weekly live event. Exclusively for subscribers.
Every Thursday our journalists unpack the stories driving the agenda and answer your questions live.
Expect candid conversations and regular cameos from the newsroom.
Join us on the call 👉 lnkd.in/gpgiEpSG
Every Thursday our journalists unpack the stories driving the agenda and answer your questions live.
Expect candid conversations and regular cameos from the newsroom.
Join us on the call 👉 lnkd.in/gpgiEpSG
US President Donald Trump has appointed a former Young Liberal to be the US ambassador to Malaysia, reports @finnmchugh.bsky.social
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Trump has appointed a former Young Liberal as the US ambassador to Malaysia
Self described 'alpha male' Nick Adams' rise in Trumpland has been described as '"deeply silly [and] extremely serious'".
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July 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
US President Donald Trump has appointed a former Young Liberal to be the US ambassador to Malaysia, reports @finnmchugh.bsky.social
www.capitalbrief.com/article/trum... #auspol
www.capitalbrief.com/article/trum... #auspol
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for my myriad sins, i wrote about Q+A www.capitalbrief.com/article/qa-w...
Q+A was built for another era of media, and died with it
Once a cornerstone of the national political conversation, Q+A ultimately couldn’t survive an increasingly fractured media landscape.
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June 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
for my myriad sins, i wrote about Q+A www.capitalbrief.com/article/qa-w...
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New: ABC boss Hugh Marks confirms 50 roles impacted by restructure via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/abc...
ABC boss Hugh Marks confirms 50 roles impacted by restructure
The ABC will cut about 50 roles as part of a restructure that will bring an end to the late night current affairs show Q+A and introduce ABC Screen in place of its content division.
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June 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
New: ABC boss Hugh Marks confirms 50 roles impacted by restructure via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/abc...
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Scoop: ABC to axe Q+A after nearly two decades on air via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/abc-...
ABC to axe Q+A after nearly two decades on air
The ABC is set to pull the plug on its late-night panel program, ending years of speculation over its future.
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June 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Scoop: ABC to axe Q+A after nearly two decades on air via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/abc-...
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New: Polling firm Freshwater Strategy is poised to retain at least two of its three major media partners despite criticism of its work in the lead up to the Coalition’s historic 2025 federal election defeat www.capitalbrief.com/article/fres...
Freshwater retains offshore media partners despite Australian election backlash
The polling firm has media partnerships with UK-based City AM, New Zealand's The Post, and the Australian Financial Review.
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June 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
New: Polling firm Freshwater Strategy is poised to retain at least two of its three major media partners despite criticism of its work in the lead up to the Coalition’s historic 2025 federal election defeat www.capitalbrief.com/article/fres...
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Top stories in today's Edition
- Behold the TACO trade
- Ley and Littleproud face dissent
- Biotech PolyActiva's $40m raise
- ABC job cut fears
- Startup lessons from the Labubu craze
- Behold the TACO trade
- Ley and Littleproud face dissent
- Biotech PolyActiva's $40m raise
- ABC job cut fears
- Startup lessons from the Labubu craze
TACO Friday
Donald Trump may have erupted when asked about the "TACO" trade this week, but it seems markets are just pleased it provides an element of predictability.
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May 30, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Top stories in today's Edition
- Behold the TACO trade
- Ley and Littleproud face dissent
- Biotech PolyActiva's $40m raise
- ABC job cut fears
- Startup lessons from the Labubu craze
- Behold the TACO trade
- Ley and Littleproud face dissent
- Biotech PolyActiva's $40m raise
- ABC job cut fears
- Startup lessons from the Labubu craze
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IDEAS: Labubu is more than just a viral plush toy. It’s the mascot for a new playbook in brand building.
What founders can learn from viral toy phenomenon Labubu
Pop Mart's increasing global success shows how brand, community and clever distribution can drive growth — and why startups should take note.
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May 30, 2025 at 5:22 AM
IDEAS: Labubu is more than just a viral plush toy. It’s the mascot for a new playbook in brand building.
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Unrealised gains, unleashed fury: Behind the war over Labor's $3m super tax www.capitalbrief.com/article/unre...
Unrealised gains, unleashed fury: Behind the war over Labor's $3m super tax
A policy that hardly featured during the election campaign has dominated its aftermath. It follows a long battle for reform of the nation's retirement system.
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May 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Unrealised gains, unleashed fury: Behind the war over Labor's $3m super tax www.capitalbrief.com/article/unre...
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The Liberal Party's chief pollster has faced intense scrutiny and a fierce backlash since the election loss. Now it's set to lose, or walk away, from one of its biggest contracts www.capitalbrief.com/article/it-w...
'It was all bullsh**t': Liberals and Freshwater set to split after polling disaster
The Liberal Party's pollster has faced intense scrutiny and a fierce backlash since the election loss. Now it's set to lose, or walk away, from one of its biggest contracts.
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May 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The Liberal Party's chief pollster has faced intense scrutiny and a fierce backlash since the election loss. Now it's set to lose, or walk away, from one of its biggest contracts www.capitalbrief.com/article/it-w...
A meeting last Thursday in Albury between Sussan Ley and David Littleproud marked the turning point in the fractious relationship between the Liberals and National, culminating in today’s split
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Inside the showdown meeting that split the Coalition
David Littleproud and Sussan Ley’s Albury meeting marked a turning point, as deep policy rifts led the Nationals to walk away from the Coalition agreement.
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May 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
A meeting last Thursday in Albury between Sussan Ley and David Littleproud marked the turning point in the fractious relationship between the Liberals and National, culminating in today’s split
www.capitalbrief.com/article/insi...
www.capitalbrief.com/article/insi...
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Helen Toner, the Australian researcher at the centre of Sam Altman’s attempted ousting as CEO, says OpenAI’s recently announced restructure plans are not as dramatic as they may seem
Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner downplays company restructure
Many observers said OpenAI was backtracking when it decided to remain governed by a nonprofit. The Australian AI researcher who sat on its board isn't so sure.
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May 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Helen Toner, the Australian researcher at the centre of Sam Altman’s attempted ousting as CEO, says OpenAI’s recently announced restructure plans are not as dramatic as they may seem
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New Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s frontbench is at least a week away from being unveiled as negotiations with the Nationals hold up the process
Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces first test as Nationals threaten to go nuclear
The new Liberal leader is trying to finish the tricky task of finalising her frontbench while also keeping the Coalition together.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:10 AM
New Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s frontbench is at least a week away from being unveiled as negotiations with the Nationals hold up the process
Graduates are commanding $350k salaries from secretive high frequency trading firms operating in Australia...if they can get through a rigorous selection process and then cling on to their jobs
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$350k grad salaries, 30% attrition: How HFT firms lure top talent — and weed out weaker performers
They may fly under the radar, but high-frequency trading firms are home to some of the best paid jobs in the country. If you can hang onto one.
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May 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Graduates are commanding $350k salaries from secretive high frequency trading firms operating in Australia...if they can get through a rigorous selection process and then cling on to their jobs
www.capitalbrief.com/article/350k...
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One Liberal moderate says Tim Wilson should play a senior role in the opposition, possibly as leader, after he reclaimed the seat of Goldstein
Tim Wilson's win seen as blueprint for recovery after Liberal lashing in election
One Liberal moderate says returned MP Tim Wilson should play a senior role in the opposition, possibly as leader, after he reclaimed the seat of Goldstein from teal Zoe Daniel.
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May 7, 2025 at 4:48 AM
One Liberal moderate says Tim Wilson should play a senior role in the opposition, possibly as leader, after he reclaimed the seat of Goldstein
The ‘win it in the exurbs / regions’ strategy the Coalition pursued seems like it was crafted for the United States, not one of the most urbanised, advanced economies.
My take on the election. Sign up for our free Edition newsletter if you haven’t already
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Urban decay
With the election now over, debate has begun over what swung the result so heavily in Labor's favour and what the Coalition can do to recover, especially in Australia's biggest cities.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The ‘win it in the exurbs / regions’ strategy the Coalition pursued seems like it was crafted for the United States, not one of the most urbanised, advanced economies.
My take on the election. Sign up for our free Edition newsletter if you haven’t already
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Liberal moderates appear to be lining up behind Sussan Ley, but Dan Tehan could be the dark horse as the early manoeuvring to replace Peter Dutton begins.
An offical target for female representation also being discussed
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An offical target for female representation also being discussed
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Sussan Ley, Dan Tehan, Angus Taylor, Andrew Hastie in four way race to replace Dutton
The bloodletting following the Liberal Party's worst ever election defeat has begun, with four leadership candidates emerging and an offical gender target for MPs being discussed.
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May 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Liberal moderates appear to be lining up behind Sussan Ley, but Dan Tehan could be the dark horse as the early manoeuvring to replace Peter Dutton begins.
An offical target for female representation also being discussed
www.capitalbrief.com/article/libe...
An offical target for female representation also being discussed
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Inside the Coalition's work-from-home policy debacle via @capitalbrief.com #auspol www.capitalbrief.com/article/insi...
Inside the Coalition's work-from-home policy debacle
Peter Dutton’s work-from-home policy never went to shadow cabinet, which left it riddled with risk. Now the Liberal Party is working out how to pick up the pieces.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Inside the Coalition's work-from-home policy debacle via @capitalbrief.com #auspol www.capitalbrief.com/article/insi...
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Wrote this a month ago about the coming clash on the tech right over tariffs. some might say eerily prescient. disturbing evidence of precognition? www.capitalbrief.com/article/from...
April 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Wrote this a month ago about the coming clash on the tech right over tariffs. some might say eerily prescient. disturbing evidence of precognition? www.capitalbrief.com/article/from...
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How Trump's tariffs could backfire and embolden China via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/how-...
How Trump's tariffs could backfire and embolden China
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs aim to protect US industry. But experts warn they could accelerate China’s economic rise and reshape global trade dynamics.
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April 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
How Trump's tariffs could backfire and embolden China via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/how-...
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News: The Coalition has written to Labor to finalise arrangements for four official leaders’ debates in the lead up to polling day, following negotiations kicked off with the networks earlier this year via @capitalbrief.com #auspol www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/coa...
Coalition proposes four TV leaders debates ahead of election day
The Coalition has written to Labor to finalise arrangements for four official leaders’ debates in the lead up to polling day, following negotiations kicked off with the networks earlier this year.
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April 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
News: The Coalition has written to Labor to finalise arrangements for four official leaders’ debates in the lead up to polling day, following negotiations kicked off with the networks earlier this year via @capitalbrief.com #auspol www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/coa...
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My story from last night, since confirmed by Domain in a release to the ASX: CoStar takes another key step forward in $2.8b Domain pursuit via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/cost...
CoStar takes another key step forward in $2.8b Domain pursuit
The two companies could have an exclusivity and process deed signed and released to the market as early as Monday morning, after CoStar lobbed a revised takeover bid last week.
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March 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
My story from last night, since confirmed by Domain in a release to the ASX: CoStar takes another key step forward in $2.8b Domain pursuit via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/cost...
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News: News Corp Australia has announced the launch of NewsGPT, a generative artificial intelligence tool designed for internal use, positioning the Murdoch-controlled media giant among the most advanced adopters of the tech in the sector via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/news...
News Corp rolls out NewsGPT AI tool for staff in Australia
The announcement positions News Corp among the leading adopters of artificial intelligence in the global media sector, as publishers continue to navigate its rise.
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March 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
News: News Corp Australia has announced the launch of NewsGPT, a generative artificial intelligence tool designed for internal use, positioning the Murdoch-controlled media giant among the most advanced adopters of the tech in the sector via @capitalbrief.com www.capitalbrief.com/article/news...