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10
May
2026

Opinion: Politically speaking, Angus Taylor is a dead man walking

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Politically speaking, Angus Taylor is a dead man walking.The country-based leader's insistence on ending…

10
May
2026

Opinion: When interest rates become too interesting

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Australia's hands-off method for setting monetary policy relies, solely, on the wisdom and independence of…

05
May
2026

Democracy Sausage Episode: Democracy and the fiscal paradox

What responsibilities should the government have? Can hypocrisy be ignored if the government's narrative is perceived as authentic? Does the lack of access to education help to explain the…

03
May
2026

Opinion: The major players are in big trouble over in little Farrer

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.The Australian literary giant, David Malouf - who died just a fortnight ago at 92 - once described his task…

29
Apr
2026

Democracy Sausage Episode: Litmus test for Sir Keir’s leadership

After a landslide election victory, why has Labour plummeted in the polls? Can Sir Keir’s leadership survive and who are the likely contenders? Will the conservative party…

29
Apr
2026

Opinion: How Charles could defuse America's mad king amid tripwires galore

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.It is said you should never argue with stupid people, because they will just drag you down to their level ..…

26
Apr
2026

Opinion: There is a palpable sense that we might be on the cusp of a serious political fracture

By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Among the many conceits of political discourse are the words used to explain outcomes as if they are…