A year thick with strategy
PARLIAMENT returns tomorrow in what promises to be a fiery 2010.
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Scattergun approach may shoot Abbott in the foot
THE opposition would do well to emulate the government’s focus and discipline, says Peter van Onselen.
Abbott should keep himself pure with a vow of silence
TONY Abbott doesn’t think women should give up their virginity lightly. Would he be in less trouble if he had said the opposite? asks Peter van Onselen.
Big year ahead for elections
NEXT week is not just the resumption of parliament federally; it marks the start of what will be a bumper election year all round.
Solving the burden of ageing
IF Rudd and Swan fail to build on Keating’s legacy, they will be known as reform laggards.
Emissions target `cannot be met’
KEVIN Rudd’s goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 5 per cent by 2020 has been shown to have little prospect of success.
Abbott honeymoon over before it began
THE Newspoll published in The Australian yesterday included good and bad news for the Coalition, says Peter van Onselen.
Leader won’t face the music
KEVIN Rudd likes to set long-term targets for himself and his government.
The right cause, but wrong effect
IN policy initiatives, the best of intentions can result in the worst of outcomes, says Peter van Onselen.
Factionless PM a slave to popularity contest
KEVIN Rudd’s lack of a power base means he needs high approval ratings, which rules out any hope of significant policy reform, says Peter van Onselen.
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