John Warhurst
John Warhurst is an emeritus professor of political science at the Australian National University.
Opinion
It's time for all parties to preference common sense
One Nation preferences will matter in individual seats, especially in Queensland, at the looming federal election.
- by John Warhurst
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NSW Votes
Why the emergence of Berejiklian and Barilaro is a good thing
The twin success of Berejiklian and Barilaro shows that immigrant communities do inject themselves successfully into politics.
- by John Warhurst
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Christchurch shooting
What will change as shock waves of terrorism flow across two countries?
The shock of the Christchurch terror attack has reverberated across Australian and New Zealand. But will the consequences be permanent or temporary.
- by John Warhurst
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NSW Votes
Democracy sausages and independent voices
Sausage sizzles are now a feature of many polling places on election day - a celebration of Australian democracy.
- by John Warhurst
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Ita Buttrose
Why is age even a question?
At 77, Ita Buttrose has just been appointed as the new Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- by John Warhurst
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Political expenses
Hello to the world of insiders
The owners, big shareholders and board members' relationships with government ministers and senior bureaucrats gives them their own privileged access.
- by John Warhurst
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Ipsos poll
Did fear drive the latest Ipsos opinion poll result?
Commentators have been quick to point to the passage of the medevac bill as being behind the government's apparent boost in support.
- by John Warhurst
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Banking royal commission
Ken Henry’s fall from grace
Public life is healthier when those in authority take responsibility when things have gone wrong and when so many powerless people have been badly hurt.
- by John Warhurst
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Banking royal commission
Banks remain privileged institutions
Labor can afford to be bolder and tougher in terms of both the industry and the regulatory agencies in an attempt to capitalise on voter disquiet.
- by John Warhurst
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Liberal Party
As the election approaches, the Liberals are in a severe state of flux
Who is to say that the new Parliament will have less talent than the present one?
- by John Warhurst
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Democratic Disconnections between big ideas and election politics
The Nationals and the Liberals must go way beyond piecemeal responses. It is not enough just to push for women to replace Andrew Broad and Kelly O’Dwyer.
- by John Warhurst
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