The New Super-Bureaucrats
Public servants used to be seen but not heard. The old culture of government bureaucracy,…More
Tagged: australian politics
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
Abbott The Brawler Struggles In Debate
Style versus substance. Confrontation versus diplomacy. Plain talking versus grasp of detail. Yesterday’s healthcare debate…More
More Swings Than Roundabouts But Labor Scrapes In
When the book is finally closed on the 2010 South Australian election, it will not…More
Greens Take Centre Stage In Tasmania
With 86 per cent of the vote counted and no clear outcome, the Tasmanian state…More
Is Abbott Really Catching Up?
For weeks now, the big political story spun by much of our national media has…More
Would You Trust Them With Your Life?
It’s been nine years since John Howard sailed to an election victory on the back…More