Selling A Post Honeymoon Budget
The Rudd Government enjoyed one of the longest honeymoon periods in Australian political history. But…More
Author: Ben Eltham
Ben Eltham
Ben Eltham is New Matilda's National Affairs Correspondent.
Angry Mining Execs Are Not The Real Story
It’s been a busy week in finance as markets swoon over fears of Greek default,…More
Swan Still Sitting On The Golden Eggs
In case you hadn’t noticed, this is an election year. Treasurer Wayne Swan certainly has.…More
The Great Moral Backflip Of Our Time
Another day, another broken promise. Last week it was childcare centres and the final death…More
We Don't Need More Houses
On 23 April, University of Western Sydney Professor Steve Keen finished his walk to Mt…More
Notch One Up For Health Funding
It’s taken weeks of tough negotiations, but Kevin Rudd has finally got his health reform…More
Brass In Pocket
As the COAG meeting enters its second day of arm-twisting negotiation over health reform, a…More
Brumby's Numbers Don't Add Up
If you’re confused by the claims and counter-claims of the health reform debate, you’re not…More
How Much Will A Healthy Nation Cost?
For the past month, Australian politics has been dominated by the issue of healthcare reform.…More
Rudd Caves In On Refugees
Remember the phrase "Don’t throw the ‘fair go’ out the back window"? As Opposition Leader,…More