Keeping election promises is central to democracy. Pauline Hanson has no mandate to block government tax changes if she did not signal her position before the election. I remain a […]
Read MoreBattlers seeking luck
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has repeatedly referred to the “top end of town”. If his net worth and his role as a national leader exclude him from this club, what […]
Read MoreSailing into rough seas very soon
Ebullient Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has boldly offered a smooth transition for Labor to the Lodge (“Labor’s got one foot in the door”, 25/2). Thanks, Bill. That will be the […]
Read MoreCall a surprise election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison should call an immediate election. This would ensure border protection is the number one issue. It would prevent the current bill from being debated and passed […]
Read MoreLabor’s ‘Trojan horse’
If all’s fair in politics, since the Labor Party has legendary Trojan horse and Nemesis superstar Malcolm Turnbull, it is only right that the Liberals have seemingly hyper-energised Chris Bowen […]
Read MoreParking political loyalties
While the grass is always greener on the other side, one might wonder if that proved true on Tuesday as Malcolm Turnbull and Bob Carr caught up in Hyde Park. […]
Read More‘Patronising nonsense’ not wanted
Former Cumberland mayor Steve Christou was surely too kind to Malcolm Turnbull as he rebutted his patronising nonsense and “definition of liveability”. (Turnbulls told to stay in the east, 17/6). […]
Read MoreShort memory when the going gets tough
While not wishing to jump on the “let’s bash Malcolm” bandwagon, he must not be allowed any licence for blatant historical deception. (Mal’s coal shoulder, 7/4). His suggestion that News […]
Read MoreFarewell Malcolm
With imperial self-righteousness, forlorn scribe and one-time PM Malcolm Turnbull has etched his valued musings with a very barbed quill indeed. His depleted followers and ABC acolytes will earnestly salivate […]
Read MorePollies must read the news
Friday’s editorial summed up brilliantly why Malcolm is no longer Prime Minister – without mentioning his name once. (Tele talks and leaders listen” 23/11). Political parties are truly out of […]
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