The ALP – So 20th Century?
What does Labor actually stand for? The issue of what — if anything — the Australian…More
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The Two-And-A-Half Party System
Even at the time it seemed like an amazing coincidence. Just a day and a…More
A Kinder, Gentler Polity?
The suggestion that the new Parliament, with its minority Labor government, will represent a "new…More
Home Town Blues
On Wednesday, shortly after arriving in Townsville, North Queensland, for some downtime, I had lunch…More
Is This How You Smash A Glass Ceiling?
It didn’t take long. This time last week, it was only bored political writers for…More
Holier Than Thou
In every election, the one issue on which I base my entire voting decision is…More
Rudd Scores A Point
Finally, the Rudd Government has had a win. Yesterday, the Senate passed the Rudd Government’s…More
Not Happy, Kevin
You have to feel for Labor’s dwindling band of true believers right now. Barely two…More
When Hyperbole Comes Back To Bite
On Lateline earlier this month, Leigh Sales asked Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner a question that…More
Who Says BER Funding Is A Rort?
If you’ve glanced at the front page of The Australian recently, you won’t have missed…More