It’s time to completely ditch half of parliament
In Matthew Abraham’s last column for the Sunday Mail, he proposes a massive shake-up of SA’s parliament – to speed things up, and save millions.
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Be a pain in the bum on polling day. It’s your democratic duty
The reality is, very few SA voters can do much to influence the outcome of the election. But there is one thing we can all do to make our voices heard. Be a pain the bum on polling day.
The next SA Liberal premier likely hasn’t even been elected
Nothing against David Speirs, the new Liberal leader, but he very likely won’t be his party’s next premier, writes Matthew Abraham. That’s not how the Libs roll.
A good gotcha question can help journalists punch through the spin
‘Gotcha’ questions has been derided in the wake of Albo’s epic stuff up. But a good gotcha question can actually help journalists punch through the spin pollies use to avoid scrutiny, writes Matthew Abraham.
The old joke that predicted doom for SA’s bridge-burning Liberals
One of the most powerful blows dealt to the last SA government was as obvious as a roadtrain, writes Matthew Abraham. The new Premier will stare one down too.
How the Libs might make Peter Perfect the perfect PM
As independent became a byword for expelled or disowned Liberal, the path ahead of SA’s irresistible leader became clear, writes Matthew Abraham.
The Liberals stink and country voters are revolting
The road back for the decimated South Australian Liberals has become ridiculously complicated, writes Matthew Abraham.
Hi, I’m Peter, and I was too smart for the Libs
Peter Malinauskas’s historic run to the Premier’s office began with an echo of the stunning Kevin 07 campaign, and then it got worse for the Liberals, writes Matthew Abraham.
No masking it anymore: Covid chiefs are flogging a dead horse
If you want proof that Professor Spurrier and Grant Stevens are public servants above politics, you’ve got it, writes Matthew Abraham.
Clear sign Marshall’s campaign is in trouble – and he knows it
Even the Premier dropped a big hint about where he thinks the Liberal campaign stands as it was labelled “insipid” and “lethargic” this week, writes Matthew Abraham.
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