Julian Burnside
The savage reckoning unfolding at Melbourne’s bohemian bolthole
Melbourne’s Savage Club has been a haven for bohemians, politicians and corporate titans for 130 years, but its conservative members face a battle for relevance.
- Cameron Houston
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‘Hand back your seat,’ says Greens candidate who lost to Thorpe
Human rights activist Julian Burnside, KC, who sought the Senate position in a ballot against Thorpe two years ago, said she had treated Greens supporters badly.
- David Crowe
Human rights barrister Julian Burnside in hospital after fall
Human rights advocate and barrister Julian Burnside is recovering in hospital.
- Caroline Schelle
Greens leader Adam Bandt distances party from Burnside tweet
The post by former high-profile Greens candidate Julian Burnside likening Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians to Nazi Germany drew a fierce backlash from the Jewish community.
- Rob Harris
'These people should be ashamed': Frydenberg signs defaced with Hitler graffiti
The graffiti has appeared on at least four outdoor display ads in the Treasurer's inner-Melbourne electorate of Kooyong.
- Nick Bonyhady
Josh Frydenberg fights back in the battle for Kooyong
Josh Frydenberg is not just preparing a national budget. He is also preparing to defend his blue ribbon seat.
- Judith Ireland
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Yes, I’m a member of the Savage Club. It's not what you think
If I described the Savage Club as a men’s shed, would there be the same degree of disdain?
- David McLean
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Burnside won't win, but Kooyong will still be a sobering lesson
Dismay among Victorian Liberals at Malcolm Turnbull’s dumping may have dissipated somewhat, but not displeasure at the party having veered away from the centre ground.
- Tony Walker
Greens candidate Julian Burnside quits exclusive gentlemen's club under election pressure
"I’ve argued for change from within but it’s too slow in coming, so I am resigning my membership until it welcomes all people."
- Michael Koziol
'A self-promoting dandy': Corrigan takes a shot at Burnside
High profile barrister Julian Burnside's nomination as the Greens' star recruit to contest the blue-ribbon Liberal seat of Kooyong has been greeted with scorn by his old adversary, former Patrick boss Chris Corrigan.
- Samantha Hutchinson
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