Macklin's Special Treatment
On 21 June 2007 Australia became, in the words of Guy Rundle, "the first member…More
Browsing: Australian Politics
Take Me Higher
As the ABC’s copy slaves repeatedly informed us, an interest rate rise was the surest…More
You Crazy Kids
Did you know Australia is formulating a new policy for young people? Federal Minister for…More
Even When They Agree With Us They're Wrong
Two consecutive questions on the asylum seeker issue during House of Representatives Question Time last…More
Would The Libs Be Any Better Than Labor?
As the NSW Labor Party looks worse and worse to voters, particularly over the issue…More
We'll Be Going To Copenhagen With A Phoney ETS
With the release on Sunday of the Coalition’s proposed amendments to the emissions trading scheme,…More
Turnbull 1, The Atmosphere 0
After a four-and-a-half hour meeting, Malcolm Turnbull has finally won the right to negotiate with…More
This Is How The Tabloid-Political Complex Works
It’s hard to keep up with NSW police ministers. Carl Scully resigned after misleading parliament…More
At Last, Some Realistic Climate Policy Ideas
As the climate change debate rumbles on towards a possible denouement in Copenhagen, it’s comforting…More
What Does The Australian Military Have To Hide?
In the five reporting trips I have made to Afghanistan for SBS TV since 2005,…More