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 […]
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, […]
There are moments that turn an election campaign… I mean, all of them. Every moment turns an election campaign because either something significant happens or it doesn’t. If it does then that’s significant but if […]
The fourth and final leaders’ debate of Australia’s 2025 election was less a clash of titans and more a masterclass in how not to audition for prime minister. Peter Dutton, the Opposition Leader whose campaign […]
By Denis Bright Future political leaders on all sides of politics will need to distance themselves from this flippant style of news presentation. In the Ryan electorate and probably elsewhere,the LNP has letterboxed a sensationalized […]
By Denis Hay Description Teal Independents are restoring democracy and integrity in Australia. Learn how they’re transforming parliament and what it means for your community. Introduction: The Day Politics Changed in Kooyong It was May […]
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 […]
During the respective election campaigns, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and President Trump both frequently asked are you better off now than you were at the last election. The question is obviously phrased to suggest to […]
Imagine if job interviews were like election campaigns. “What skills do you bring to this job, Trevor?” “Well, Simon, the other applicant, is weak and lacks decisiveness and he…” “Yes, but your skills… what do […]
Snarky Critique: The Dutton Debacle – A Masterclass in Recycled Ideas and Unlearned Lessons Let’s face it: Peter Dutton’s performance in the third leaders’ debate was less a policy showcase and more a nostalgia tour […]
I awoke the next day, picked up my iPad beside my bed and tuned into The Guardian. Dutton “believes in climate change,” declared the headline. If l believed my ears the night before, he had […]
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 […]
By Denis Hay Federal Election 2025: Be an Informed and Strategic Voter 🗓 Election Date: Saturday, 3 May 2025 🗓 Candidate Nominations Have Closed 📝 At-a-Glance Summary: Your 60-Second Voter Checklist ✔️ When is the […]
Know your candidates: An objective guide Here’s an overview of key candidates for the 2025 Australian Federal Victorian Senate election, their party affiliations, policy priorities, and likely voting stances on major issues: Liberals/Nationals James Paterson […]
There have been times when the tactics of the Liberal Party in this election campaign have confused me. Apart from having Dutton do most of the talking, letting some of the other shadow ministers appear […]
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