Minority government in South Australia produced a novel solution that challenged the way the Westminster system has worked in Australia, writes Norman Abjorensen
03 Sep 10 Comments (0)
Second thoughts
Australian governments tend to take a hit at their first bid for re-election, writes Norman Abjorensen. But it’s not clear why
18 Aug 10 Comments (1)Under the radar: direct mail and the election
Amid piles of letters and leaflets from fifteen very marginal seats, Sally Young looks at the role of direct mail campaigning in this election
13 Aug 10 Comments (2)The Gillard ascendancy
Julia Gillard doesn’t owe the factions any favours, writes her biographer, Jacqueline Kent
28 Jun 10 Comments (0)Shoulder-deep in the entrails
“I pull out my notebook, merge into a cluster of pundits and sidle through.” Shane Maloney was in Parliament House as the coup unfolded
Comments (1)Anxious overture
Kevin Rudd’s downfall revealed the limits of Labor’s ability to introduce reforms opposed by powerful interests, writes Geoffrey Barker
Comments (0)Life on Mars
The former PM never really understood the party he led, writes Norman Abjorensen
24 Jun 10 Comments (0)Testosterone trouble
Have the wrong kind of people – men – wielded too much power in New South Wales, asks Tony Smith
23 Jun 10 Comments (0)The sum is greater than the parts
A change of leader is the last thing the government needs, writes Peter Brent
17 Jun 10 Comments (3)
