We always get the government we deserve
“Is it becoming clear yet that the conservative ideology espoused by Abbott and the LNP jeopardises the average Australian family’s way of life?” asks Matt […]
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Labor Obsessed
It’s time for the political class in Australia to admit that they’re well and truly addicted to the Labor Party. I’m not just talking about […]
We are the exact opposite of what we think we are
Can you imagine trying to have a sensible conversation with a redneck? Matt Hurley considers how it might pan out. It’s not an unusual sight […]
Abbott caught between a rock and a hard place on marriage equality
One of the more illuminating aspects of Abbott’s predictable reaction to the co party sponsored legislation on same-sex marriage is that it highlights just how conservative […]
“I wonder how the hell you can put a baby in detention”
Dear Prime Minister, I know you are busy ‘securing our nation against the various challenges that we face at home and abroad’. I know same-sex […]
Who do you Trust?
In a time of unprecedented deceit, telling the truth has become a revolutionary act. Whether an early election is imminent or not, the signs suggest […]
“Tony Abbott has never apologised for the lies he told the Australian people”
I have always been among the first to be critical of Bill Shorten, but when he deserves more favourable recognition I want to be among […]
Pyne must go
If anyone had any lingering doubts about Christopher Pyne being a privileged twat who is completely unsuited to be Minister for Education, unlikely I know, […]
The heart of Australia
Every day, as our politicians tell us that pensions and welfare are unaffordable, we must pay more for health and education, the unemployed are lazy, we […]
Giving wedgies on national security policy
You would have thought it would be at least mildly damaging to the Abbott government, if not just a bit embarrassing, that one of their […]
Tony Abbott will keep you safe, unless you’re a woman and as long as you vote for him
By Jennifer Wilson The release of the Lowy Institute’s latest poll on the rising fears of Australians and our insecurities regarding the potential effects on […]
Bishop vs Triggs – who should resign?
Last night on Q&A, Bronwyn Bishop used the opportunity to once again attack Gillian Triggs about the AHRC report into children in detention “It has […]
Take heed Mr Abbott
According to political scientist Larry Diamond, democracy consists of four key elements: “1. A political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and […]
Abbott’s Leadership back on the Agenda
Amanda Vanstone, in her column in The Age today, gives us an inkling of not just a divided cabinet, but one where the knives are […]