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

18 Dec 08 | Comments (0)