Painting the Record Black
While some might question whether Kevin Rudd fulfilled the first injunction of the aphorism "campaign…More
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Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat
If the Federal elections of 1983 and 1996 are any guide to the longevity of…More
The Year That Will Be
There’s at least one certainty in Australian politics in 2008 – it will be a…More
Opportunity Society
Hold onto this anecdote for a moment. On New Year’s Eve I went to the…More
Will Labor's Love-in Last?
You wouldn’t know yesterday’s meeting in Melbourne of the nation’s top elected officials was the…More
Australia the Go-Between
Forget acting on global warming for our children’s sake. Nobel laureate Al Gore brought home…More
You Only Get One Tampa
TS Eliot reckoned that April was the cruellest month. Well, he didn’t have to survive…More
Viral Words: Policy
Every incoming prime minister, president, or potentate needs their own doctrine and a corresponding doctrinal…More
Welcome to the Rudd years
Image thanks to Paul Batey. There’s one very clear moral from Saturday’s stunning Labor victory:…More
Howard Abandons the North
Kevin Rudd has been all over North Queensland like a tropical rash during this election…More