It's Time For DIAC To Answer Some Questions
The very first line of Mick Palmer's Report into Cornelia Rau's illegal detention ran: “protection…More
Tagged: federal politics
The PNG Solution Won't Stop Deaths At Sea
Forget, for a moment, the politics of Kevin Rudd's asylum seeker deal with Papua New…More
Rudd Makes The Right Move On Carbon
Over the weekend, more than 1500 young Australians gathered in Melbourne to discuss and organise…More
Only An Idiot Would Scrap The Carbon Price
Whatever spin one puts on it, the Prime Minister’s promise to make an early move…More
How Far Will The Coalition Tow The Boats?
It's hard not to feel an element of Schadenfreude for the contortions of Opposition Spokesman…More
Can Rudd Win The Economic Debate?
Kevin Rudd spoke at the National Press Club today. The appearance was supposed to include…More
How The Comeback Kid Plays The Game
Two weeks into the Rudd Reboot, and the comeback kid's strategy is doing rather better…More
Gillard's Empty Years
The Howard years were very far from relaxed and comfortable for many Australians, myself included.…More
Rudd Goes Into Battle On Carbon
Kevin Rudd will abandon the carbon tax. That's the word from Canberra as the Rudd…More
Gillard's Place In The Labor Pantheon
How should we assess the legacy of Julia Gillard? Undoubtedly, her achievement as the first…More