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03
Oct
2023

New Democracy Sausage Episode: Saying yes to change with Pat Dodson

On this episode, Senator Pat Dodson joins us to talk about the Voice, why it’s important for improving outcomes for First Nations people and the consequences for the country if the amendment fails.…

01
Oct
2023

Opinion: When frank and fearless gets fast and fawning

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. The last few years have hardly been flash for the public service, nor for government…

27
Sep
2023

Latest Democracy Sausage Episode: Daniel Andrews, the master of lounge room politics

We discuss the resignation of Daniel Andrews and boundaries for bureaucrats on this episode of Democracy Sausage.  How did former Victorian leader Daniel Andrews gain a national profile…

26
Sep
2023

Opinion: Daniel Andrews resignation comes after long run dotted with luck and almighty recoveries

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. In February this year, Daniel Andrews clocked up 3000 days in office. This uncommon achievement…

25
Sep
2023

Opinion: Behaviour not cliches reveal who we really are

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. Tony Abbott became the first former Australian prime minister to visit wartime Kyiv when he addressed a…

21
Sep
2023

Opinion: Anthony Albanese's COVID inquiry avoids key areas where lesson will could be learned

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. A nationwide health emergency which elicited an incomplete and inconsistent response around the…

21
Sep
2023

New Democracy Sausage Episode: The “horrible irony” of the Voice campaign

Author and academic Julianne Schultz joins Mark and Marija to discuss the media coverage of the Voice campaign and the importance of understanding Australia’s history.  What impact has the…