Opinion: Is Angus Taylor leading the Liberals into political oblivion?
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.The good grace with which Peter Dutton exited politics in 2025 explained much about why his colleagues had…
Democracy Sausage Episode: Broken Britain and the Burnham Moment
How did a Prime Minister who won one of the largest parliamentary majorities in British history find himself gone within two years — and what does his fate tell us about the limits of triangulation…
Opinion: This is the moment it all came crashing down for Hanson and her ilk
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.The brash anti-establishment mood sweeping Western democracies showed its first real fragility last week,…
Opinion: Hanson channelled Trump and the media complied
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Pauline Hanson's first ever appearance at the National Press Club settled some questions - although not many…
Democracy Sausage Episode: Race for the base
How long will the honeymoon last for One Nation? Can Pauline Hanson create a robust political party to be competitive at the next election? How do…
Opinion: Will we heed the warning signs from other countries?
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.The lucky country continues to ride its good fortune. Violent unrest in Britain has given us a window into a…
Democracy Sausage Episode: Contest for the populist vote
Does the experience in the US, Germany, and Brazil reflect the Australian experience? How have institutional structures insulated centrist parties against new political…