Nick Minchin
Not voting is the real blight on democracy
The compulsion to vote has served us well for more than a century and is the best way for the voices of all the people – even mute ones – to be heard one way or another. What could be more democratic than that?
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We should be so proud of our voting system
As a former resident of the US, I can attest to the differences between the two nations. For starters, even in the hotly contested 2020 US presidential election, 33 per cent of the voters abstained from voting. Even worse, the crazy electoral system in the US enabled the popular vote loser to become president in two of the last six presidential elections (George W. Bush in 2000 and Donald Trump in 2016).
Anna asked a climate sceptic for some advice. His words would reshape her career
Climate activist Anna Rose wanted to convince former Liberal senator Nick Minchin about climate change. Instead, the experience set her on a different path.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
‘The fury is palpable’: Liberal anger at federal move to confirm NSW election candidates
The Liberal Party’s federal executive has approved a formal intervention in the party’s NSW division to confirm candidates in crucial electorates to prepare for the election.
- by David Crowe
‘Lost the plot’: How an obsession with local jobs blew out Australia’s $90 billion submarine program
Australia’s plan to replace its ageing submarines has been plagued by cost blowouts and delays. A 1980s decision could be to blame, but is it too late to change tack?
- by Anthony Galloway
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Manufacturing
Australia’s reliance on offshore manufacturing exposed by pandemic
John Howard is seen as a holy figure of conservatism in today’s Liberal Party but his approach to industry policy could not have been more different to this government.
- by Shaun Carney
Teena McQueen wins again in Liberal vote on top officials
Controversial Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen has kept her position at the top of the party despite a history of remarks that have upset colleagues.
- by David Crowe
There's a chair in there and it's rare as well: Speakers say we should buy it
The first Speaker's chair of the House of Representatives could return to public hands when it goes for auction with an expected price of up to $500,000.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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