How Malcolm Turnbull sunk his beloved republic for a generation
Personality in politics is like salt to a dish – a pinch here or there is not a bad thing.…
Brexit chaos, a new UK PM: a perfect time to discuss the Anglosphere
Two years of Brexit logjam has invited a sudden flurry of activity – the resignation of a prime minister, the…
Is our next Governor-General too safe, too male, too white?
In my book Winners Don’t Cheat, which is aimed at young Australians but accessible to all ages, I warn against identifying…
Pirate Pete and pals chart constitutional chaos
Bill Shorten has committed to holding a referendum for a republic within his first term if he becomes Australia’s thirty-first…
Getting better with Menzies: reconnecting with good values
While the Canberra leadership game evolves, for the rest of us it can pay to look at the only thing…
Hey, dudes, back off: a defence of millennials
I fully appreciate that millennials – “cossetted, pampered and spoiled” – deserve a good touch up. After all, I am…
How identity politics programs for failure
Safe spaces. Cry closets. Emotional support animals. While Australian campuses are yet to import such features the notion of restricting…