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Jan
2022

Opinion: Election 2022: a chance for something better?

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. What good are news media if they always endorse power, gloss over pork-barrelling, and hasten democratic…

19
Dec
2021

Opinion: Voters tire of Liberal sheep in wolves' clothing

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. Why haven't moderate Liberals like Simon Birmingham and Marise Payne stood up? Spare a thought for the…

16
Dec
2021

Opinion: Frydenberg goes for growth and hopes for the best

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. Josh Frydenberg goes for growth and hopes for the best in his MYEFO statement. Right as Josh Frydenberg…

16
Dec
2021

AuSI Holiday Reading List

We hope that over the coming weeks you have some time to unwind and relax. To assist with this, we've put together a list of our team picks for reading over the holiday period - featuring (mostly)…

12
Dec
2021

Opinion: Rights debate all wrong when COVID gets real

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. COVID is here, in our house. Literally. It slipped in unseen last week, and its presence feels strangely…

05
Dec
2021

Opinion: Is the party over for the boys in Australian federal politics?

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. According to the old election-day joke, it makes no difference who you vote for because a politician…

03
Dec
2021

Opinion: End-of-days feel a poetic way for government's year to end

By Mark Kenny A version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times. The Federal Government ended the parliamentary year in much the same way it began - battling controversy…