The turmoil will continue, writes Geoffrey Barker, and meanwhile the small “l” liberals are missing in action
01 Dec 09 Comments (2)Reaping the whirlwind
The opponents of the emissions trading scheme have embarked on a high-risk strategy, writes Norman Abjorensen
27 Nov 09 Comments (0)What is a liberal?
Geoffrey Barker dissects George Brandis’s defence of liberalism in the face of his party’s dalliance with conservatism
17 Nov 09 Comments (1)Climate’s challenge to liberalism
Tolerance, freedom and democracy can only survive if core elements of the liberal tradition are transformed, writes David West
20 May 09 Comments (0)The early demise of social liberalism
The year 1909 saw a seachange in Australian politics, writes Norman Abjorensen on the anniversary of the fusion of the non-Labor parties
13 Jan 09 Comments (0)