Politics

Shifting the blame: right-wing excuses for Dutton’s election debacle

The right-wing media and LNP supporters have floated several excuses (not reasons) for Peter Dutton’s failure to lead the Coalition…

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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…

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Why we support Albanese’s return in today’s election

As Australians head to the polls today, the choice is stark: re-elect the Albanese Labor government or hand power to…

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With Peter Dutton you get what you expect

When Peter Dutton became Leader of the Opposition, what did you expect from him? How has he turned out for…

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The Potential Labor Landslide – Take 2

In June last year, I wrote a piece called "The Potential Labor Landslide"... Of course the downside to writing satire…

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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…

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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…

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Cost Of Living Crisis But Eggs Are Cheap According To Dutton…

There are moments that turn an election campaign... I mean, all of them. Every moment turns an election campaign because…

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Dutton’s Nuclear Meltdown: A Debate Debacle That Proves He’s Unfit for the Lodge

The fourth and final leaders’ debate of Australia’s 2025 election was less a clash of titans and more a masterclass…

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Political Futures: Transitioning Beyond Sensational Political Marketing?

By Denis Bright Future political leaders on all sides of politics will need to distance themselves from this flippant style…

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