Morrison has poisoned the LNP well, possibly for generations
Even typing those words leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Will he attempt a come-back? Will his poisonous personality rear up out of the […]
Articles by Mark Buckley
Our very own Marie Antoinette moment
It is a sign of the times that, within the worst cost-of-living crisis in Australia for nearly a century, we are even contemplating the return […]
What’s the hold-up? Let’s change the country!
Considering that the Morrison Government was arguably the worst in Australian history, (apologies to Tony Abbott & Joe Hockey) it seems unbelievable that the Albanese […]
Why elect governments if they don’t care about the people?
This exposition of Australia’s mission, its raison d’etre, is provided by the Parliamentary Education Office: “The Australian Government is responsible for making decisions about how the country […]
A quick grab for power?
As we have been detained, reluctantly, at the late Queen’s bereavement party in the United Kingdom, the Heir Apparent has been staking out his own […]
Indigenous Australians know this land, and how to use it
If we attempt to compare Aboriginal land use with that of the early settlers, we should broaden the meaning of ‘land use’. We should move […]
Morrison has gutted the LNP
Even typing those words has an unreal feeling. Will he come back? Will his poisonous personality rear up out of the darkness? Will he make […]
Cynicism wins out over hope
A young social worker recently told me that her clients were showing deep cynicism toward “the government”. This includes any government, of any stripe, because […]
The three amigos finally bite the dust
Donald Trump Donald Trump came into politics as an active player in 2016. He transformed every aspect of American life, and if that nation was […]
Our children still going hungry in Australia
So, as we all party at the removal of our very own theocratic government, what has the last month ushered in? Lots of lovely symbolic […]
Was Angus Taylor running dead, or was he not so bright?
Angus Taylor was the previous Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, and he is arguably one of the best educated people in our parliament, with […]
Is Dutton Labor’s ‘secret weapon’?
Peter Dutton has finally become the leader of something. It is a disorganised rabble, but I am sure he is thrilled. Opposition Leader, and he […]
Time for a re-build?
John Curtin is best remembered as a war-time Prime Minister. He is routinely described as Australia’s greatest prime minister. His policy work, alongside that of […]
Morrison reaped what he had sown
Writing this a couple of days after the most important election in Australian history, Australians did finally find their voices, and in no uncertain manner […]
Team Australia – an analysis
2022 has been a tough year. Let us take a look at Scott Morrison’s Team Australia – a major player in 2022 – where they […]