Outsourcing is costing a fortune for poor results
In the lead-up to the last election, Malcolm Turnbull spoke loftily about his government’s preparedness to forge ahead in this brave new world of digital […]
Politics
The world is changing…and not in a good way
It seems unnecessary even to say it, but that’s the truth of the matter. The world is changing and not in a good way. It’s the story […]
The buck stops where?
By Ken Wolff The old adage says ‘the buck stops here’ and it applies to managers, CEOs, government ministers and similar people when they take […]
Rupert’s Australia
There was a time when Rupert Murdoch was not all powerful in Australia. There was a time when politicians weren’t scared to speak up and […]
Time for Reflection: Upper Currumbin Valley in the Gold Coast Hinterland
By Denis Bright Less than forty kilometres upstream from the Currumbin Estuary on the Southern Gold Coast, visitors can be treated to the delights of […]
Who needs experts when we have Cory and George?
What are we paying the experts for? Malcolm Turnbull has categorically refused to even consider an emissions intensity scheme because he wants to keep power […]
Tits up Turnbull
Ever deft, the happiest Prime Minister continues to nimble his way through the minefields and wastelands of unimagined incompetencies, singular and collective, performed for an […]
Political expedience
As I listened to Sue Boyce on the Drum telling us, in an exasperated “why can’t you understand” sort of tone, that we can’t have […]
Do we now have a budget emergency?
The adults have been back in charge for over three years now. Our economy has been saved from the debt and deficit decimation and everything […]
Malcolm Turnbull’s dubious list of ‘achievements’
High fives and big smiles all round as the Turnbull government completes another year full of achievement – or so the Liberal Party talking points […]
‘My tiny hands are bleeding’: Vanstone on protest
In yet another piece of bellicose dross on the thoughtlessness of protesters, former Howard immigration minister turned ABC broadcaster and Fairfax columnist (via ambassador to […]
How did post-truth happen?
I will preface this post by apologising for its elitist, condescending tone. I understand how unhelpful it is to metaphorically look-down at Trump supporters, and […]
Peace and Development in the Asia Pacific Region
By Denis Bright Paul Keating needs support in his promotion of balanced engagement with Asia and the Pacific. The concept of America First as advocated […]
Tony’s job application
Tony Abbott is insisting he be given a title again. He has previously asked to be judged by his deeds so it would be timely […]
Despite win-spin, Turnbull government ends week in chaos and contempt for the people
By David Tyler “A bunch of bong-sniffing, dole-bludging, moss-munching, glue-guzzling, K-Mart Castros are again vandalising Parliament. And stopping other opinions being heard”. Queensland LNP senator […]