Understanding ‘Abbott-Speak’ – Truthiness to English Dictionary
Listening to Tony Abbott speak can be confusing. One day he’s saying something like “Let me be as categoric as I can, the GST won’t […]
Leadership, scandal, and the political process
When sitting Liberal Prime Minister John Howard lost his seat in the 2007 Federal election, three people raised their hand for the leadership of the […]
Some thoughts on compassion
Our fears towards asylum seekers are unfounded, but they are enough to sway elections writes Professor Emerita Marian Quartly. Psychologists argue that the world is […]
Better economic managers?
It is in the nature of human beings to remember the past with rose-coloured glasses. Remembering the good bits and not dwelling on the bad […]
Why didn’t Tony tell Bronwyn to pay the money back?
There’s something odd about Bronwyn Bishop and Sophie Mirabella’s wedding. You most probably think that the odd thing is “why would anybody want to invite […]
The light on the hill is our line in the sand
By Loz Lawrey In the Australian political sphere, clear, well-defined and distinct philosophical approaches have always informed policymaking on both sides of the political divide. […]
Australian Compendium
There is so much to love about Australia. We love living here, and visiting celebrities are wise enough to say how much they love visiting […]
The Nationals are a waste of space
In 2013, with 4.3 per cent of the primary vote, the Nationals won 9 seats in the House of Representatives. The Greens, with 8.6 per […]
Drug Law Reform: The issue we should be debating
Recently, Greens leader Richard Di Natale stepped up to the plate and called for bipartisan support for drug law reform. He believes we can start […]
Refugees? Or Infrastructure?
The following is a guest post by the Alexandria ALP Branch. There’s an anger in Western Sydney that could cost us the next election – […]
Can we talk about the grey?
While the Labor Party debates their asylum seeker policy at their national conference this weekend, grappling with the task of finding a tenable position, a […]
Bill Shorten’s Address at ALP National Conference on Asylum Seeker Policy – Key points
Below is the video of Bill Shorten’s address at the Labor Conference, regarding Asylum Seeker and immigration policies. Key points from the address are listed below: Key […]
We have delivered power to the delegates of corporate wealth
In February this year, Tony Abbott addressed a hostile party room to explain why he should not only lead them, but the nation. Did he […]
Labor Have Something To Learn From Tony Abbott!
(Image: CLASSROOM OF THE FUTURE UNDER LIBERAL EDUCATION POLICY) Ok, for the purposes of this, I’m going to ignore all the minor parties, including The […]
Tony said what?
I don’t like listening to Tony Abbott at the best of times, but sometimes he comes out with some absolute gems of stupidity that can’t […]