In this interview with Terry Lane, first broadcast on ABC Radio National’s The National Interest in 2002, Rob Oakeshott discusses why he joined the Nationals, and why he left
25 Aug 10 Comments (0)The parties’ democratic deficit
In a democratic system the parties themselves should practise internal democracy, argues Norman Abjorensen
10 Feb 10 Comments (0)The LNP’s traction challenge
History and geography suggest that Queensland’s Liberal National Party needs to think hard about its future, writes Norman Abjorensen
26 Mar 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)Country matters
Coalitions don’t work in opposition, so the federal Nationals would be better off going it alone, writes Norman Abjorensen
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