Health reform long overdue

Posted by Michael on March 5, 2010, 6:33pm, 68 views,  Leave a comment

Australia is heading towards one of the most fundamental changes to our federation since income tax powers were ceded to the Commonwealth. Read more

Abbott addresses Young Liberals

Posted by Michael on January 30, 2010, 6:05pm, 284 views,  Leave a comment

Opposition leader Tony Abbott addressed the Young Liberal convention in Adelaide today. Read more

Prince charms Australia

Posted by Michael on January 24, 2010, 7:25pm, 76 views,  Leave a comment

The success of Prince William’s visit to Australia has confused Labor politicians across the country. Read more

Holding and Della Bosca

Posted by Michael on September 2, 2009, 8:44am, 251 views,  3 comments

Broelman cartoon
The cartoon by Peter Broelman neatly captures the contrasting fortunes this week of Victorian minister Tim Holding and New South Wales minister John Della Bosca. Read more

Let’s pretend they don’t exist

Posted by Michael on September 1, 2009, 8:33am, 214 views,  Leave a comment

I think it’s a fairly new trend that Labor Senators are making announcements regarding government grants in Coalition electorates. Read more

Nelson spits the dummy

Posted by Michael on August 25, 2009, 8:21pm, 173 views,  Leave a comment

Politicians should not be allowed to resign, except for compelling reasons (eg health or family crisis), between elections. Read more

Nats confused

Posted by Michael on August 22, 2009, 7:19pm, 124 views,  Leave a comment

The Federal Nationals are surprisingly confused about what direction they should be heading in. Read more

Catania deserves respect

Posted by Michael on July 21, 2009, 8:14pm, 151 views,  Leave a comment

The Labor Party backlash against WA MP Vince Catania’s decision to join the Nationals is predictable. Read more

Rare event in Question Time

Posted by Michael on June 20, 2009, 4:51pm, 177 views,  Leave a comment

Has anyone ever heard of an opposition MP being asked to answer a question in parliamentary Question Time? Read more

Rudd car dealer ‘crisis’ is a beat-up

Posted by Michael on June 20, 2009, 3:48pm, 291 views,  2 comments

Car salesmanMaybe I’m missing something, but I can’t see the big deal in the so-called Rudd car dealer affair.

The truth of whether Rudd used his influence to help a supporter gain finance seems to hinge on a non-existent email.

And even if he did, what’s the problem?

I can’t find the section in the Constitution that says Prime Ministers aren’t allowed to represent their constituents.

If a Prime Minister abused that influence I think the voters are smart enough to see it and turf them out at the next poll. Read more