George Megalogenis
George Megalogenis is a journalist, political commentator and author.
When trust goes bust: how we bind during a crisis and break in the aftermath
Australians back their governments at times of national peril, then dump them when it’s over. Who will they blame in 2025?
- by George Megalogenis
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Opinion
Voice to parliament
Why Peter Dutton might have wrecker’s remorse
The Liberals need to reclaim city seats to win government, but many of these constituencies support the Voice and are unlikely to forgive the opposition leader if the referendum is defeated.
- by George Megalogenis
Opinion
The National Interest
Gen Next gaining the upper hand in arm wrestle between young and old
As younger Australians in cities increasingly decide who governs, they will earn the right politically to also decide what taxes they pay and what services they fund.
- by George Megalogenis
Opinion
FIFA Women's World Cup
Matildas are the moment the AFL and NRL have been dreading
The Melbourne-Sydney rivalry has been broken by a football both sides can agree on.
- by George Megalogenis
Opinion
Australian economy
If the US or China falter, the average Australian will pick up the bill
The GST is no longer collecting enough tax to see us through a global recession. Australians’ personal income taxes will have to rise.
- by George Megalogenis
Opinion
Political leadership
Our political swamp will not be cleansed by the disgracing of Morrison
Politicians on all sides, public servants and even the press gallery will be making a grievous mistake if they expect Morrison’s eventual departure will stop the rot.
- by George Megalogenis
Opinion
Political leadership
Dutton the wrecker risks self-demolition
The opposition leader’s unwavering strategy is to hurt Labor. If it doesn’t work, he might add injury to an already marginalised Coalition.
- by George Megalogenis
Opinion
Australian economy
The risk is real, but it’s not a recession we have to have
The federation rule of economic crisis is about to be sorely tested, again.
- by George Megalogenis
Opinion
Indigenous
Why my friend Stan Grant got under Australia’s skin
More than half the Australian population is born overseas or the child of a migrant, yet we still have a blind spot on race: how we value First Australians.
- by George Megalogenis
Opinion
Voice to parliament
Yes, no, wait: Sport comes off the bench to boost Voice vote
Anxiety in government is mounting as the Voice to Parliament campaign wobbles.
- by George Megalogenis
Opinion
Federal budget
Economic planets may align for Albanese, but not in a good way
The government is riding high, but the threat of enduring high inflation creates an ominous equation which could easily derail Labor’s hopes for a second term.
- by George Megalogenis
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