Politics
2010
Review: Rise of the Ruddbot
Thursday, October 28 2010
If there’s one thing I know about Annabel Crabb, it is that she is enviably and entertainingly astute. She is the Queen of “Zingers”; in one analogy she can perfectly encapsulate the strength—or weakness—of a seminal Australian public figure.
Greenslide
Sunday, September 5 2010
With the fate of our parliament still uncertain more than a week after polls closed, the one clear outcome of the 2010 Federal Election has been the success of the Greens. By Rachel Walters
Caracas Calling
Sunday, September 5 2010
The 2050 km border separating Venezuela and Colombia divides two of the most politically different—and often opposed—nations in the world today.
Gettin’ Obscure in the Senate
Wednesday, August 18 2010
Sick of the major parties? Take a glance at the alternatives.
Tamils for Greens?
Wednesday, August 18 2010
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran asks why her parents will probably vote Green this election—for the first time since immigrating 18 years ago.
Some Votes More “Equal” Than Others
Tuesday, August 17 2010
Michael Berthelsen contends that amendments to Australia’s preferential voting system would encourage the “true leadership” that the major parties so lack at present.
Interview with Adam Bandt
Tuesday, August 17 2010
Rachel Baxendale interviews Adam Bandt, Greens Candidate for the federal seat of Melbourne.
Interview with Cath Bowtell
Tuesday, August 17 2010
Rachel Baxendale interviews Cath Bowtell, Labor Candidate for the federal seat of Melbourne.
Julia Gillard: Can the Ranga from the Western Suburbs put Werribee on the Map?
Tuesday, August 17 2010
Flicking on the news and seeing Werribee is not a surprise, let me tell you. Telling my friends, “that’s my train station”, and “that’s where I shop”, as police are interviewed for a breaking news segment is a weekly occurrence.
No We Can't
Tuesday, August 17 2010
Much comment has been made by journalists and pundits regarding the lack of spontaneity in this year’s federal election. The only genuine clash in the great political debate was between it and the MasterChef finale.