Roshena Campbell
Roshena Campbell is a Melbourne City councillor, commercial barrister and Liberal party member. The views expressed are her own.
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Cheers could easily turn to jeers for Albanese
There is no doubt this government finds itself in an economic storm that is not of its making. But if it doesn’t navigate it well, the legacy of this parliament won’t be ‘a kinder, gentler politics’.
- by Roshena Campbell
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Housing affordability
The big promises Jacinda didn’t keep
Despite her celebrity status, outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern failed to resolve the country’s housing crisis.
- by Roshena Campbell
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Population
One for the country: do we need another baby bonus?
The latest Population Statement paints a grim picture of the future with an ageing population and falling birth rate meaning a decline in the number of younger, working Australians.
- by Roshena Campbell
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Australia votes
Is there an upside to major parties’ shrinking bases?
Australia’s major political parties have not been this unpopular since World War II. While there is a higher percentage of voters up for grabs, how can they be won over?
- by Roshena Campbell
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Victorian election
Groundhog Day for Liberals, as hard lessons go unheeded
After defeat in 2014, the party ordered a review that found it would not win again in Victoria unless it tackled its women problem, toxic brand and inability to communicate. Are we finally ready to listen?
- by Roshena Campbell
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Victorian election
Integrity is important, but can it sway the Victorian election?
The polls suggest that for many voters, integrity in politics only matters if it conforms to their political prejudices.
- by Roshena Campbell
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UK politics
Only a matter of time before Australia has its own Rishi Sunak
The experience in the United Kingdom makes clear that a thriving multiracial and multifaith democracy is possible without quotas.
- by Roshena Campbell
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Parental leave
PM needs to address sexism in paid parental leave scheme
It’s time for Anthony Albanese to do something about a scheme that gives families with female breadwinners and stay-at-home dads nothing.
- by Roshena Campbell
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Greens
Bandt needs to start difficult conversations with Lidia Thorpe
Alongside climate change, the Voice is central to Albanese’s agenda. And the most damaging force shaping up against it on the Left may be Djab Wurrung, Gunnai Gunditjmara woman Lidia Thorpe.
- by Roshena Campbell
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Jobs
Quiet quitting means dull lives if we just do the bare minimum
Unlike the late monarch, it is difficult for most of us today to imagine dedicating our entire lives so fully to any one role.
- by Roshena Campbell
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Education
Read the room: It’s time to act on our children’s literacy
If federal Education Minister Jason Clare has one goal this term, it should be making sure all of our kids can read.
- by Roshena Campbell
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