The Sins of the Fathers
On the day after so many Australians said they were sorry, I wrote to the…More
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We Cannot Imagine That We will Fail
"Each generation lives in ignorance of the consequences of its actions," Brendan Nelson said in…More
The Hardest Word Has Just Been Uttered
"It never goes away. Just ‘cause we’re not walking around on crutches or with bandages…More
So Long as They Mean It
Thousands gathered in Canberra to celebrate this morning’s historic apology to the Stolen Generations, and…More
News From the Non-Members’ Bar
Kevin Rudd’s finest hour came just weeks into his time as Prime Minister. He will…More
The Nation Apologises
I give notice that, at the next sitting, I will move: That today we honour…More
Leaving it to the Experts
Lindsay Tanner and other Ministers involved in the distinctly unglamorous project of budget-cutting are no…More
No Specific Solution
Just after winning office, the Rudd Government made headlines with the welcome news that it…More
The Whole Sorry Business
Coalition MPs are now talking about removing (forcibly, if possible) the phrase "Stolen Generations" from…More
The ‘Crazybrave’ Strategy
It’s difficult for oppositions to win the media game. As many shattered parties have discovered…More