How Australia became the ‘coup capital’ of the world in the 2010s
A political ‘Game of Thrones’ prevented Australia from having a credible energy policy and complicated its management of a souring relationship with China as tech companies led a corporate makeover.
At first blush, Australia’s “teens” performance seems pretty ordinary.
Politically, it was “Much Ado About Nothing” – five prime ministers and six prime ministerships over 10 years. That’s one fresh face in the Lodge on average every 20 months. The great issues of the day, such as climate change and fiscal reform, generated more noise than policy.
Andrew ClarkSenior writerAndrew Clark is a former editor of The Sun-Herald and Australian Business. He was a correspondent in Europe and North America, a political correspondent in Canberra and has been a journalist for more than 55 years. Email Andrew at aclark@afr.com.au
