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Dr Peter van Onselen has been the Contributing Editor at The Australian since 2009. He is also a professor of politics and public policy at the University of Western Australia and was appointed its foundation chair of journalism in 2011. Peter has been awarded a Bachelor of Arts with first class honours, a Master of Commerce, a Master of Policy Studies and a PhD in political science. Peter is the author or editor of six books, including four best sellers. His biography on John Howard was ranked by the Wall Street Journal as the best biography of 2007. Peter has won Walkley and Logie awards for his broadcast journalism and a News Award for his feature and opinion writing.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos MARCH 5, 2021: Federal Treasurer, The Hon. Josh Frydenberg, has launched AustraliaÃs one-stop-shop to purchase Aussie made and owned products at a chocolate factory in Croydon, in outer eastern Melbourne. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sarah Matray

Time for Treasurer to get down to business

The budget countdown is on, but that’s no reason for a range of reforms to be put in the too-hard basket.

Peter Van Onselen

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McGowan consigns WA Libs to oblivion

How on earth did it come to this? And what, if any, are the federal implications from Saturday’s historic results?

Peter Van Onselen

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In her words: Kate’s dossier of tragedy

Chilling and never-before-published details from Christian Porter’s accuser revealed for the first time so readers can judge for themselves.

Janet Albrechtsen and Peter Van Onselen

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Prime Minister Scott Morrison (above) reacts to Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House on February 25, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lost a working majority in parliament after the Member for Hughes Craig KellyÃ¢â¬â¢s resigned yesterday and moved to the crossbench, warning he is prepared to vote against the government. Mr KellyÃ¢â¬â¢s decision to quit the Liberal Party came after the Prime Minister demanded he stop spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and take action against his office manager, Frank Zumbo, who faces allegations of inappropriate behaviour. (Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images)

Even Libs in a mess doing better than Labor

It is perverse that so much can be going wrong for the government yet it is the opposition that has the most to lose from this sitting fortnight.

Peter Van Onselen

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Australia's attorney general Christian Porter speaks during a press conference in Perth on March 3, 2021, after he outed himself as the unnamed cabinet minister accused of raping a 16-year-old girl. (Photo by Stefan Gosatti / AFP)

A chilling and disgraceful denial of basic rights

The way the allegations against Attorney-General Christian Porter crescendoed this week was utterly extraordinary.

Peter Van Onselen

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House on February 25, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lost a working majority in parliament after the Member for Hughes Craig KellyÃ¢â¬â¢s resigned yesterday and moved to the crossbench, warning he is prepared to vote against the government. Mr KellyÃ¢â¬â¢s decision to quit the Liberal Party came after the Prime Minister demanded he stop spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and take action against his office manager, Frank Zumbo, who faces allegations of inappropriate behaviour. (Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images)

PM deserved slapdown on rape claim shame

The lack of curiosity and humanity shown by our Prime Minister over the past fortnight has been thoroughly disturbing.

Peter Van Onselen

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Opportunity knocks — open the door, PM

One good thing to come out of the global recession is the chance for change. Cometh the hour, cometh the man?

Peter Van Onselen

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 04: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House on February 04, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. Liberal MP Craig Kelly has been told by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison to heed expert medical advice, after the outspoken politician promoted unproven coronavirus treatments and questioned the safety of vaccinations. (Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images)

Taxpayers on the hook for JobKeeper bungle

The misuse of JobKeeper dollars was entirely avoidable and it is high time the government is held to account for the waste.

Peter Van Onselen

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Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt at a press conference at a Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council meeting in Sydney, Friday, April 13, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

ABC vaccine stoush: minister played man, not ball

It is a common tactic to label journalists who ask the hard questions partisans. It’s unusual for it to happen live on air.

Peter Van Onselen

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 04: Member for Hughes Craig Kelly in the House of Representatives at Parliament House on February 04, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told Liberal MP Craig Kelly to heed expert medical advice, after the outspoken politician promoted unproven coronavirus treatments and questioned the safety of vaccinations. (Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images)

Comparing Kelly to Myanmar a bridge too far

False equivalence compares Craig Kelly controversy to a military coup, and demeans the plight of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Peter Van Onselen

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