A Plea For Smarter Debate In 2013
John Howard once said we need a "right wing Phillip Adams". That is someone, who,…More
Tagged: federal politics
Slipper Conspiracy A Coalition Win
The disintegration of the Peter Slipper sexual harassment suit is an appropriate way to end…More
What The AEC Knew About Abbott's Slush Fund
This is the third in a series of extracts from Margo Kingston’s 2007 book Still…More
Will Anyone Listen To John Faulkner?
In Melbourne on Tuesday at a conference on integrity in government, Senator John Faulkner launched…More
The PM Versus The Premiers
Could the smears and innuendos finally be over? With the last sitting day of federal…More
COAG's Green Tape Agenda Is Undemocratic
The goings on in Parliament last week might not provide the best vantage point to…More
Do We Want Drama Or Decorum?
After weeks of allegations against Julia Gillard in Parliament over the AWU slush fund, cries…More
Can Gillard Get The NDIS Details Right?
With the political theatre of last week’s introduction of the draft NDIS legislation over, it’s…More
How Whitlam Redefined Opposition
On 2 December 1972, Gough Whitlam became Australia’s 21st prime minister. Arguably, his greatest achievement…More
Labor Matures On Foreign Affairs
Julia Gillard had some uncomfortable moments in the Labor party room this week. Given the…More