Gough Whitlam
Teals show voters want more than mediocrity
The Liberals and their National partners achieved next to nothing during nearly a decade in power, apart from fighting the forces of progress. They turned a $300 million national debt into more than a trillion-dollar debt, and in only eight years oversaw 20 different climate and energy policies, most of which ended up being nothing more than grand announcements.
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Opinion
ALP
My family has always voted Labor, but here’s how my kids plan to vote
The Labor Party, with its factional feuds and small-target strategies, is failing to excite young people. At least not in my clan.
- by Ned Manning
Party favour: Matt Bach’s 48-hour commute for one hour in court
A former Liberal MP’s return to Melbourne to give evidence for old boss John Pesutto comes with maximum inconvenience.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Opinion
Political leadership
For once, we will vote at the polls on policy, not politics
This rare period of unity within both alternative parties of government means the next election will, refreshingly, be focused on ideas.
- by George Brandis
Male anger problem needs radical action
A royal commission is a good idea, but only if the government commits to implementing the recommendations. This needs to be a whole of community approach, not just whole of government.
Australia’s Woodstock to return to Sunbury, but with less skin on show
Headline acts from the original Sunbury Pop Festivals will play at the 50-year reunion which organisers hope will revive the best of the festival’s spirit.
- by Adam Carey
Opinion
Political leadership
Harold Holt got a pool, Curtin a pub. What does Morrison deserve for a memorial?
Australia has a rich tradition of remembering former prime ministers in inappropriate ways. We choose monuments that sit strangely at odds with the person they commemorate. For Scott Morrison, frankly, there are too many options.
- by Michael McGirr
Scott Morrison’s best move would be to fade into obscurity
Former PM Scott Morrison’s wish to emulate Julia Gillard in retirement is an attempt to salvage his tattered reputation by drawing on the incredible success of her post-parliamentary career.
Analysis
Political leadership
How to survive as a prime minister’s spouse
As Jodie Haydon approaches marriage to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, lessons about life as the spouse of a PM lie scattered in the history of The Lodge.
- by Tony Wright
Opinion
Political leadership
Australians are too modest, our nation is much greater than America
Patriotism is irksome, but that’s no reason to shy away from acknowledging our country’s achievements, and its one great flaw.
- by Gary Newman
Opinion
Political leadership
Bill Hayden was the leader Labor needed, but Australia never got
Millions of Australians don’t know just how many aspects of modern life we can thank Bill Hayden for, but there are many. His time in Canberra should serve as a guide for today’s MPs.
- by Niki Savva
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