Time To Stop Talking About Climate
Australia has a new government agency dedicated to advancing the public understanding of climate change.…More
Author: Ben Eltham
Ben Eltham
Ben Eltham is New Matilda's National Affairs Correspondent.
Bob Brown v The Press
Politicians and the media are often at each other’s throats, but yesterday’s press conference with…More
The Devil's In The Details – And There Were None
For months now, the dominant critique from the Opposition has been that "this is a…More
Money Where It's Needed In Mental Health
It’s taken an awfully long time and some very determined lobbying, but this budget has…More
A Strong Budget, But Will It Bounce?
Wayne Swan’s fourth and Julia Gillard’s first budget is impressive — except in terms of politics.…More
Expect A Deficit. And Don't Worry
The first thing you need to understand about tonight’s budget is that it will be…More
Hard Work PM Goes Hard On Battlers
If there’s one thing we know about Julia Gillard, it’s how much she values hard…More
Middle Class Welfare And Other Furphies
For once, Julia Gillard today received some positive media coverage. In an obviously tactical exercise…More
It's Time For Cooperation – Not Containment
Julia Gillard’s first trip to North Asia as Prime Minister has gone surprisingly well. The…More
Back To The Future For Asylum Seekers
After days of violent protests at Sydney’s Villawood Detention Centre, the Gillard Government has announced…More