Category: Australia

Tips for a resurgent PM

Posted by
Gary Scarrabelotti

Prime Minister Tony Abbott — himself at last.

An Australian Prime Minister is neither a national symbol nor a community counsellor.

By Gary Scarrabelotti

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The masks they wear

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Gary Scarrabelotti

Masks

Madness and illusion in politics vs. the iron rule of democracy.

By David Kehoe

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Abbott honour roll

Posted by
Lyle Dunne

Quentin Bryce accepts royal gong on behalf of the Oz republic.

By Lyle Dunne

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Question Time ratings

Posted by
Gary Scarrabelotti
Bronny

Speaker Bishop: an intellectually commanding figure.

A tragic’s perspective. 

By Dave Kehoe

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The ABC of unintended consequences

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Gary Scarrabelotti

How to drop yourself in it.

By Gary Scarrabelotti

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