The ABC: You Know You're Doing Something Right When Even Nauru Hates You
For years, Australian media personalities and politicians have tussled over whether there is a problem…More
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Tony Abbott, Terrorism, And The Politics Of Paranoia
In 1964, the celebrated American historian Richard Hofstadter published an essay in Harper’s Magazine. It was…More
Read It And Weep: A Gentle Reminder Of What Happens In Offshore Detention
On Wednesday morning it emerged that Labor and the Coalition would vote together to rush…More
An Australian Love Story: The Truth Behind Zaky Mallah And The Media
It’s not often that I agree with far-right Liberal MP Alex Hawke. But his call…More
Aboriginal Funding In South Australia: You're Not Going To Believe Where It's Going
Tony Abbott promised that under his government there would be “a prime minister for Aboriginal…More
Why The Greens Were Right To Do A Pension Deal With Scott Morrison
Last week, Social Services Minister Scott Morrison said something rather unusual. “I commend the Australian…More
From Boomer To Bust
Ben Eltham has written about the hypocrisy and insensitivity of Treasurer Hockey’s “get a good…More
It May Be Midwinter, But Shorten Is Having No Ball
The Midwinter Ball was held in Parliament’s Great Hall last night. The event raised hundreds…More
It's About The Bubble, Stupid: Tony Abbott's Magical Housing Growth Stimulus Strategy
“As someone who, along with the bank, owns a house in Sydney I do hope…More
Tony Abbott’s Worst Kept Secret Is His Greatest Success
Yesterday, the Prime Minister admitted with bizarre pride that his government has done everything it…More