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03
Jun
2025

Democracy Sausage Episode: On the road

Former Attorney-General George Brandis joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the Liberal Party’s “Jack Kerouac political experience” and wider political trends.  Is the Liberal Party’s shift…

01
Jun
2025

Opinion: When principles fall victim to politics, voters notice

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times."We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started…

27
May
2025

Democracy Sausage Episode: Class is in session

The hosts of Democracy Sausage are joined by political scientist Jill Sheppard and ANU students to gauge the current state of politics. Will the tensions between the Liberal and National parties…

25
May
2025

Opinion: Nats' tail still wagging the Liberal dog

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Over the last two elections, the Liberal Party has shed 35 seats in metropolitan Australia compared to the…

21
May
2025

Democracy Sausage Episode: Journey of rediscovery

Correspondent Jason Koutsoukis joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the latest power plays, election missteps and the lost heart of the Liberal party. How did the Liberal party misjudge the…

20
May
2025

Opinion: Staring into the political abyss, a small opportunity arises

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Just three weeks ago, the Liberal-Nationals Coalition was boasting that it alone was fit for the rigours of…

19
May
2025

Applications Open for AuSI’s 2025 Visiting Fellowship Program

The ANU Australian Studies Institute (AuSI) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2025 Visiting Fellowship Program.The AuSI Visiting Fellowship Program brings early and mid-…