
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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-…