Not Everybody Loves Malcolm
It is difficult to overstate the significance of what happened to the Liberal Party in…More
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These Empty Scandals Are The Real Scandal
"Resign!" "No, YOU resign!" "No, I won’t." "Well I won’t either." And that, pretty much,…More
Who's Afraid Of A Double Dissolution?
This week will be the final sitting week for the Senate until mid-August and, as…More
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbyeee!
Considering how much the media seemed to enjoy writing about him, the orgy of memorialisation…More
For Libs, The Writing Is On The Toilet Door
Success in politics requires many different skills. One of these is an ability to use…More
Rudd Breaks His First Promise
There’s been a general rediscovery lately of Isaiah Berlin’s famous metaphor of the fox and…More
When The Rot Set In
By the end of 2005, not 14 months after his most emphatic election victory, all…More
It's Been A Big Week For The Senate
This article was published on Friday while the Fair Work Bill was before the Senate.…More
Where's The Talent, Julie?
Julie Bishop has left the building. Well, not exactly — but she has stepped down…More
The Wingnuts And Tragics Of 2008
With the silly season upon us, it’s easy to feel a little bit bored with…More