The Men Conservatives Want In Power
Tony Abbott and the Federal Coalition are "so hot right now"; according to the weekend’s…More
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The Speech Gillard Should Have Given
Last week in Kingston, a Canberra mall near Parliament House where parliamentarians and political staffers…More
There's Something About Western Sydney
Let me take you through a checklist. Media stunts, preferably in silly outdoor locations? Tick.…More
A Plan To End The Leadership Brawl
The incessant leadership speculation plaguing our political system today is more than a symptom of…More
Going, Going, Gonski
In his book Good and Bad Power, Geoff Mulgan describes working in the inner sanctum…More
Why The ALP Is Stumped On Temp Labour
The announcement on the weekend of changes to the 457 visa demonstrates the lingering unease…More
When The Greens Fell Out Of Love With Labor
Watching Christine Milne’s speech at the National Press Club this week, your humble correspondent suddenly…More
When Polls Trump Policies
We don’t know if Julia Gillard, who once teared up while telling the US Congress…More
Prepare For A Fair Work Showdown
Victorian teachers are on strike today. The Australian Education Union estimates that 172 schools will…More
Canberra Gets Back To Business
Federal politics is never dull, even if is often unenlightening. So it has proved in…More