Politics
A win for the future
The re-election of the Albanese Government seems to stem from a mix of their record and the perception that they’re the best bet for the country’s future, though the latter appears to have been the […]
Articles by Michael Taylor
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Donald Trump can be anybody he wants
Trump posting a picture of himself as the Pope is quite the visual. This isn’t the first time Trump has imagined himself as an historical or iconic figure. The Pope image is just the latest […]
Politics
Last lap, little traction: the election campaign’s final frenzy
As the Australian federal election looms, the campaign’s final week has been a whirlwind of hot-button issues. But with political spin and media agendas in overdrive, are voters actually tuning in? Have these talking points […]
Politics
The “race” to the bottom
The LNP and the Murdoch media have a history of leveraging race-related issues and fear-based narratives, particularly around refugees and Indigenous matters, during federal election campaigns. This pattern has been observed across multiple election cycles, […]
Defining Donald Trump
How do you define Donald Trump? After much consideration I’ve distilled it into two perspectives: He’s erratic and has gone off the deep end His political approach, though unorthodox and polarising, is strategically designed to […]
Politics
Mr Flip-Flop
Peter Dutton has kept voters on their toes throughout the election campaign, zigzagging through policy reversals that have earned him the nickname “Mr. Flip-Flop” on X – and it’s not hard to see why. Since […]
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The saddest thing
On this ANZAC Day, I find myself compelled to revisit and share two poignant articles from our archives, each centred on a WW2 veteran – one, my father; the other, a stranger. These encounters forced […]
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If you asked Donald Trump who was the greatest person ever to have lived, he’d say “Donald Trump”
Donald Trump’s knack for self-praise is the gift that keeps on giving. Part Einstein, part superhero – at least in his own mind – Trump’s confidence is a spectacle. Take his word for it: “I […]
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Trump’s 3,521% Tariffs: A Solar Storm Hits Southeast Asia
Yesterday, the Trump administration dropped a bombshell: tariffs as high as 3,521% on solar panels from Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. This move, finalised after a year-long probe started under Biden, targets alleged subsidies and […]
Politics
The Risks of Dutton’s Rule: Prioritising Power Over People
Scan any political thread on social media, and one theme stands out: progressive Australians are deeply alarmed about the prospect of a Peter Dutton-led government upending the nation’s way of life. With his track record […]
Peter Dutton’s Playbook: Say One Thing, Do Another
Peter Dutton has faced accusations of hypocrisy, particularly in light of his recent actions involving his family in a political context. To recap: Peter Dutton’s recent PR campaign – featuring his son and an affordable […]
Politics
Poll Position to Political Peril: The Unraveling of Peter Dutton’s Campaign
In late 2024, Peter Dutton was riding high, with polls signaling a potential prime ministerial victory and his anti-Labor rhetoric gaining traction. Christmas promised extra cheer. Yet, just four months later, his path to power […]
Politics
Australia may soon be faced with an ultimatum
It was rather uncomfortable reading that a global strategist has warned that Australia could have just months before we are “asked to choose” who we align with between the US and China amid an escalating […]
Politics
Peter Dutton’s achievements
Full title: Peter Dutton’s achievements in impeding the social and economic development of Australia. Peter Dutton divides opinion like few others in Australian politics. To progressives, his policies have often stalled social justice and economic […]
Politics
Campaigning: Who does it better?
The federal election campaign is heating up, and both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had notable moments. Albanese, buoyed by Labor’s early momentum, has leaned into a positive message and […]