John Hewson
John Hewson is a professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU, and a former Liberal opposition leader.
Opinion
Political leadership
What the Dragons could teach the PM about confronting bad behaviour
My team had it coming when its star players defied COVID laws. Contrast their punishment - and their apologies - with the remorseless misbehaviour of our political leaders.
- by John Hewson
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Opinion
Political leadership
Barnaby Joyce may be sandbagging Nationals seats, but his gasbagging could cost Morrison government
The Deputy Prime Minister may well save some Queensland seats for the Nationals but the sting could be the loss of critical Liberal seats - and government.
- by John Hewson
Opinion
Gender equality
The men-only club I can no longer belong to ... because gents in suits can’t rule the world in the 21st century
A former Liberal opposition leader - and lapsed member of the men-only Australian Club - laments its failure to welcome women at last.
- by John Hewson
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Climate policy
The sleeper election issue that could bite Morrison and Albanese
The world is moving ahead of Australia - and both its major political parties - on climate change. It’s an opportunity for independents at the next federal election.
- by John Hewson
Opinion
Federal budget
The big threat to the budget - inflation
While the world’s central banks play down the risks, inflation looms as a serious threat to recovery.
- by John Hewson
Opinion
Political leadership
Faithful Morrison says one thing but does another
The Prime Minister has made a couple of speeches in the past month in which he has focused on his faith and beliefs. But his declarations sit at odds with his own behaviour.
- by John Hewson
Opinion
Federal budget
Budget courage needed to sustain recovery
We can expect this pre-election budget to be largely political when we need a bold and courageous response to myriad challenges.
- by John Hewson
Opinion
Renewables
Barnaby Joyce’s latest antics do nothing to move Australia forward
Don’t get me wrong, it is novel to see a Nationals member attempting to tap the views of their electorate. But Joyce’s motives are not genuine. It’s politics over science.
- by John Hewson
Opinion
Electric vehicles
The world’s electric cars are leaving Australia for dust
While Volkswagen describes Australia as “an automotive Third World”, the US, Britain, Europe and China are seizing the opportunities of the electric vehicle revolution.
- by John Hewson
Opinion
Craig Kelly
Expect more ruck and maul from Craig Kelly, Liberal breakaway
The maverick Liberal’s political future is unlikely to last long now that he’s left the party, but it could be long enough to make trouble for Scott Morrison.
- by John Hewson
Opinion
Climate policy
The Nats lose touch with their ‘wonderful people’ - the farmers who’ll be our climate saviours
The National Party wants to exclude agriculture from any commitment to net-zero emissions, even while farmers want to seize the opportunities that come with the target.
- by John Hewson
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