Democracy Sausage Episode: Conservative cleavage
How long does Angus Taylor and the Liberal party have to redefine themselves in a changed electoral landscape? Can the major parties develop serious policy in the era of grievance politics?…
Opinion: Desperate times and crazy ideas
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.It is a common mistake in analysing leadership challenges to search for a deeper logic - some cunning plan…
Opinion: Tough times not over for rebooted Liberals
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Amid the Capital Hill dramas on Friday, Malcolm Turnbull beamed into the ABC's coverage to note, wryly, that…
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 …