Malcolm Turnbull’s Maladies
The PM’s Census debacle undermined one of his big selling points, writes Ben Eltham. In…More
Author: Ben Eltham
Ben Eltham
Ben Eltham is New Matilda's National Affairs Correspondent.
In Need Of A Flying Start, Turnbull Can Only Shuffle
The new cabinet won’t solve the problems the government’s problems, writes Ben Eltham. Australia officially…More
Things Are About To Get Very ‘Exciting’ For Malcolm Turnbull
Facing economic headwinds, a restive backbench, and an intractable Senate, the PM will be up…More
The Point Piper Train Wreck: Malcolm Turnbull Loses His Cool, And His Big Gamble
Election night was a disaster for the Liberals, and for the Prime Minister in particular.…More
Disappointment And Dishonesty: A Turnbull Win Will Deliver More Of The Same
Around the world democracies are in crisis, as people turn away from major parties and…More
Brexit Is A Mark Against Scaremongering, Not Democracy
The heated referendum shows that the messages of hope or fear peddled by our politicians…More
The Coalition’s ‘Border Security’ Lies Are Coming Undone
Aside from revealing his own party’s hypocrisy, Turnbull’s decision to start taking about boat arrivals proves…More
Under Turnbull’s Government, Health Is Becoming A Private Affair
Bill Shorten has faced derision for attacking the PM over Medicare privatisation. But a close…More
Parakeelia, Privacy, And The Need For A Federal Anti-Corruption Body
Another day, another Liberal Party funding scandal. This is what happens when you leave politicians to…More
Labor Has Big Plans, Why Are We Talking About Drab Preference Deals?
With the frenzy over how parties will allocate their preferences reaching its peak, bigger questions…More