Opinion: Ley is the leader conservatives would not cop
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Each leadership meltdown is unique, but they all heave with the same hypocrisies, deceits and roiling…
Democracy Sausage Episode: Building social cohesion
What has fuelled grievance politics and anti-system sentiment in Australian politics? How does policy reform in housing and education build social cohesion and why are One Nation successful in…
Opinion: Tests loom for both on housing policy
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Anthony Albanese had his reservations about Labor's pledge in the 2019 election to scrap a generous tax…
Democracy Sausage Episode: Realignment of Australian Politics
How has the preferential voting system masked the decline of the major parties and why is the decline worse for the Liberals and Nationals? Can One Nation capitalise on the …
Opinion: Ley adrift amid conservative chaos while Littleproud shoots his other foot
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Despite her rictus smile, the federal Liberals' first female leader is running fast towards a brick wall of…
Latest Democracy Sausage episode: Anatomy of a conservative crisis
Former federal politician, Jason Falinski joins Democracy Sausage to discuss the fractures within conservative politics, the challenges of opposition and the opportunity for Sussan Ley, and the…
Call for Applications: BFSU-FASIC Colin Mackerras Chair in Australian Studies Program 2026
About the Program Emeritus Professor Colin Mackerras at Griffith University is a specialist in Chinese history, musical theatre and ethnic minorities, as well as Australia-China relations and…