Prime Minister Albanese and I have a few things in common. We were both born on 2 March and we have both been in car accidents, and as I write this, we are both in the People’s Republic of China. (more…)
Louis Devine
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What should Labor do with its majority?
The defining tension of Labor’s second term in office will be over how to interpret the landslide victory. (more…)
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What just happened to the Greens?
Unlike many members of the Labor Party, I do not harbour a burning hatred for the Greens. Their values are admirable and, in many cases, indistinguishable from my own. (more…)
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American authoritarianism and ANZUS
Australia’s major ally, the United States, may soon cease to be a democracy. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade – a decision opposed by a majority of Americans – is just the latest example of a country hurtling towards minority rule. Today, it is abortion rights on the judicial chopping block. Tomorrow, it is voting rights. (more…)
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The ALP is supporting stage three tax cuts for the wealthy.
Progressive taxation is the cornerstone of a fair, equitable and just society. Just don’t tell that to the Australian Labor Party.