Pacific Solution Lessons Forgotten
Yesterday’s announcement was a punch to the stomach for advocates, lawyers, academics and anyone capable…More
Tagged: australian politics
Power Shocks Gillard Back To Life
In case you didn’t realise it, Julia Gillard cares about your electricity bill. "Power bills…More
The Fair Work Act Works
The result of the Federal government’s post-implementation review of the Fair Work Act 2009 was…More
Let's Get Behind Our Ethical Politicians
Australia’s mistrust of its politicians is a common subject of media reporting. Voters are sick…More
Swan Is On The Money
Forget Bruce Springsteen. Forget Treasurer Wayne Swan’s bizarre excursion into pop musicology. Forget Swan’s mediocre…More
How The Big Parties Lost Their Way On Refugees
Democracy rises from grass roots. To be effective it cannot be driven by "faceless men".…More
Will Abbott Roll Back Equality?
Is it fanciful to think there are people in Australia today who want to roll…More
Shirking the NDIS Is A Disgrace
After a week in which the political posturing over disability funding reached ludicrous levels, perhaps…More
Climate Of The Nation
"I think if politicians are involved, people put the red flag up straight away. They…More
When The Successful Secede
State-Commonwealth tensions, one of Australia’s most enduring features, are never far from the news, with…More