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More of the same
It’s always amusing when the ‘news’ from a political party’s parliamentary meetings is the leader told people to stop leaking information to the media. The only way we find out about the speech is that […]
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Political Futures: A Budget for More Inclusive Times Ahead?
By Denis Bright Jim Chalmer’s Budget is an opportunity to regain momentum for the return of an Albanese Government. The Albanese Government has made up some ground since the YouGov Polling last month (Crikey 21 […]
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Dutton has had a seismic shift in the ground beneath his feet
Is Peter Dutton as tiresome in his delivery as he seems and as excitable in his demeanour as he appears? Every word that escapes his lips echoes the sentiments of someone adept at launching critiques […]
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The Trump factor: will it hurt Dutton?
Peter Dutton’s stated support for Donald Trump could complicate his chances in the upcoming federal election, but the impact depends on how Australian voters perceive this stance and how it aligns with their own priorities. […]
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Political Change in Australia: Breaking the Two-Party System
By Denis Hay Description Political Change in Australia. The two-party system blocks social justice. Discover how meaningful political change is possible – and what voters can do now to shift power. Introduction Picture this: It’s […]
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Rant 1: A Memo to the 77 Million
First in a Series? By James Moore “Courage is a fire, and bullying is a smoke.” – Benjamin Disraeli. I keep waiting for it all to collapse. Who doesn’t? When you begin to fire staff […]
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Why the Federal Election 2025 Could Change Australia Forever
By Denis Hay Description Australia’s federal election 2025 looms as cost of living, housing, climate, and youth issues put the nation’s future on the line. Introduction Picture this: It’s a chilly winter evening in outer […]
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Conservative philosophy, including Trumpism, inhibits change for the better (Part 2)
The sort of change I’m talking about: change for the better. Continued from Part 1 In our politics, people want changes that reflect more trust, transparency, involvement, truth and a higher standard of governance for […]
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The World According To Press-i-dent Trump…
A lot of people have suggested that Trump wants to take the world back to the 1950s. They couldn’t be more wrong! Now, I’m not going to mock President Trump for being amazed that his […]
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Conservative philosophy, including Trumpism, inhibits change for the better (Part 1)
Just three years ago, the Liberal National Party occupied the seats of the Australian Parliament with an extraordinarily gifted ministry, with university parchments and accolades proudly adorning the walls of their offices. Leading this remarkable […]