It’s all Kerry O’Brien’s fault
Australia has lost its ability to have constructive, informed and ambitious national conversations. In this guest post David Frizzell wonders how much of our malaise […]
“But Gough Whitlam I will never be!”
In the many tributes that flowed to Gough Whitlam, we were reminded of his impact on the geo-cultural-political map of Australia. As Cate Blanchett put […]
Casualties of “Border Protection”
It ought not to surprise anyone that naval personnel are vulnerable to post traumatic stress disorder as a consequence of implementing the ALP and LNP […]
Me? A Culpa? or Abbott Thinks That Getting On His Knees Means That He’ll Automatically Be Forgiven
When our PM said: “I have no theological objection to nuclear power”, I have to say that I agree with him. I mean, I’ve checked […]
Co-operative, consultative and collegial?
“I certainly think it’s important that we try to ensure that over time all levels of government are sovereign in their own sphere,” Mr Abbott […]
Getting rid of dysfunctional Prime Ministers
Former Liberal Premier of Victoria, Jeff Kennett this morning dumped big time on the federal LNP, claiming that dislike for Prime Minister Tony Abbott is […]
Will Tony Abbott have the courage to accept some blame for the Victorian loss?
Federal politicians have always been quick to point out that party losses at the State level have been, and always will be, because of State […]
The broken clocks are right twice a day
As if a switch has been flicked, as if a group memo has gone out (perhaps from Rupert Murdoch), Australian political journalists have all very […]
Anyone Want A Bet That Abbott Wins The Next Election?
“It is an absolute principle of democracy that governments should not and must not say one thing before an election and do the opposite afterwards. […]
The death of due process, transparency and accountability
Increasingly this government is seeking to subvert due process and impose their agenda in totalitarian fashion. Regardless of whether you think the increase in fuel […]
An Open Letter to the corporations and people of the 1%
Dear Winners, Congratulations on all your achievements. You have all played the game of capitalism like absolute champions, and you are, without doubt, superlative operatives […]
What a Bunch of Amateurs.
After a disastrous first budget, Joe Hockey looks to be a man without ideas. So too his dear leader Tony Abbott who, in what appears […]
When the PM normalises lying
“It is an absolute principle of democracy that governments should not and must not say one thing before an election and do the opposite afterwards. […]
This Christmas Don’t Start Political Arguments, Finish Them With This Knockout Blow Against Anyone Trying To Justify Abbott
Ok, as for the promise in the title, I’m saving that till the end. (All right, I know you can scroll down and look, but […]
The Schism and the ABC
The ABC and SBS provide tangible social benefits to Australia and contribute hugely to our cultural and intellectual life, writes Loz Lawrey. But because they […]