Gerard Henderson

Gerard Henderson is an Australian author, columnist and political commentator. He is the Executive Director of the Sydney Institute, a privately funded Australian current affairs forum. His Media Watch Dog column is republished in The Australian each Friday.

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Bridget Brennan is the new ABC Breakfast co host., taking over from Lisa MIller when she leaves the show in late August. Picture: ABC News Breakfast

Why I’m pleased about ABC TV News Breakfast’s new co-host

At last a decision has been made. Comrade Brennan is the permanent replacement for Lisa Millar who is moving to other projects – including the TV series Muster Dogs.

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CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - August 14, 2024: Leader of the House, Employment and Workplace Relations and Arts Minister, Tony Burke during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Preference system no help to ‘divisive’ Muslim candidates

Despite the political machinations, it is most unlikely a Muslim Vote candidate will defeat a Labor MP in the forthcoming election.

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 9: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz laugh after taking a selfie in front of a sign that reads "Kamala and The Coach" during stop at a campaign office on August 9, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. Kamala Harris and her newly selected running mate Tim Walz are campaigning across the country this week. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Savva’s ‘stale, pale, male’ Trump/Vance put-down fires a blank as Harris picks one of her own

In appointing a 60-year-old white guy as her running mate, the US Vice President didn’t agree with Age/SMH columnist Niki Savva’s advice on ABC’s Insiders.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. JANUARY 24, 2024: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese and Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland announce the new ABC Chair Kim Williams at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

ABC’s Williams right to criticise its news failings

Kim Williams might be the only person in Ultimo who can see that what is presented by the ABC as news is often little more than a collection of lifestyle stories.

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HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 31: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on July 31, 2024 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Trump is returning to Pennsylvania for the first time since the assassination attempt. Polls show a close race with Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Really weird’: ABC’s one-sided Trump discussion

The ABC is not only a Conservative Free Zone without one conservative presenter, producer or editor of its news and current affairs areas. It also lacks viewpoint diversity.

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French actor Philippe Katerine appearing as the Greek god Dionysus during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Picture: Supplied

Christian heart of West under sneering attack from left elite

Judeo-Christian society – the historical basis of Western civilisation – is under attack, with much of the assault coming from highly educated citizens alienated from their own societies.

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