Rudd Caves In On Refugees
Remember the phrase "Don’t throw the ‘fair go’ out the back window"? As Opposition Leader,…More
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The Debate We Had To Have
For perhaps the first time since the late 1980s, Australia is engaging in a debate…More
Rudd Now Spoiling For A Fight
Threatening a referendum on anything is a big deal. So why is it that our…More
Another Talented Liberal Quits
Malcolm Turnbull is leaving the building. Today’s announcement that the former opposition leader and federal…More
Sorry Economics, He's Just Not That Into You
All of a sudden, Tony Abbott and the Coalition find themselves on the back foot.…More
The New Super-Bureaucrats
Public servants used to be seen but not heard. The old culture of government bureaucracy,…More
Be Careful What You Wish For
Last week saw WA Premier Colin Barnett announce wistfully that he prayed for a "soulmate",…More
The Pros And Cons Of Neo-Cons
There’s nothing like a fresh approach to Australian politics. And what could be fresher than…More
Please, No More 'Debates'
Tony Abbott is calling for more debates with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. On the face…More
Tiny Parliament Leaves Tasmania Short Staffed
Following the Tasmanian election on Saturday, at which no one party won an outright majority,…More