Brands Liberal/National are on the nose
Election diary No. 21: Wednesday, 23, March 2022. 1 In what can only be described as a stunning victory, the South Australian Labor Party has […]
Articles by John Lord
This may be the last chance we have to save our democracy
Election diary No. 20: Saturday, 19, March 2022. 1 It was an intelligent move by Albanese to attach a legend to himself. Unknown to most Australians, […]
If Anthony Albanese hasn’t made a case for change, Scott Morrison certainly has.
Election diary No. 19: Wednesday, 16, March 2022. March 10, 2022: It was the day after our Prime Minister visited the very sodden town of […]
A prime minister devoid of principle, accountability and transparency
Election diary No. 18: Saturday. 12, March 2022 1 On Monday, 7 March, our Prime Minister used a speech to decry “that we face a […]
In a week when war raged, the climate denialists fumed. Just ask Tony Abbott.
Election diary No. 17: Wednesday, 9 March 2022 In their seemingly endless twists and turns, the Queensland floods found their way into New South Wales, […]
If the rules are rotten and they don’t change them, so too will be the government
Election diary No. 16: Saturday, 5 March 2022 1 The problem with the government is the system itself. A system that will always remain imperfect […]
Bullying is symptomatic of world leaders, including ours, and war is the outome
Election diary No. 15: Wednesday, 2 March 2022. That I’m using the word “war” in my heading is unfortunate; however, it is what it is. […]
Who will you vote for and why? Who would you trust to deliver good government?
Election diary No 14. Saturday, 26 February 2022. Who will you vote for and why? You should remember why if you intend to vote for […]
Desperation manifests itself in many dangerous ways
Election diary No 13. Wednesday, 23 February 2022. ‘Desperation’ in team sports is different than in individual ones. We all react differently when under pressure. […]
The Coalition is backed into a corner – its white teeth anger is frightening
Election diary No 12. Saturday, 19 February 2022. 1 In 1996, John Howard, the then Opposition leader, offered the Australian people a “comfortable and relaxed” future. It worked […]
Let’s hear it for the ladies
Election diary No 11. Wednesday, 16 February 2022. The first thing to say about the National Press Clubs ladies’ speech day was that Albo turned […]
I write because l cannot remain silent
I awoke this morning with my mind in turmoil, foraging through “what ifs.” What if the Morrison Government was re-elected? What if they got an […]
The government is falling apart… let’s hope the voters are paying attention
Election diary No 10. Wednesday, 9 February 2022. 1 In one of the most insincere acts of contrition ever in Australian politics, Barnaby Joyce apologises to […]
A prime ministerial address or a media undressing?
The Prime Minister’s National Press Club address No, it isn’t the most straightforward job on earth. The hours are horrendous, and the expectations unimaginable. No […]
Chalk up another couple for the Government
Election diary No 9. Wednesday, 2 February 2022. 1 All governments make mistakes, but this one’s capacity for cock ups is becoming legendary. So consistent are […]