Australians face their starkest choice at the ballot box in 50 years. Here's why You first have to lose an election on principle if you want to win one on principle. The Conversation · May 19, 2022
From Michael Charlton to Leigh Sales: The evolution of ABC election-night broadcasts over more than 60 years From handpainted figures on a tally board to instant results on a touchscreen, here's how the ABC's coverage of federal elections has developed over more than 60 years. ABC News · May 19, 2022
What makes a great political speech? Let’s talk about oratory, my fellow citizens The leader must be willing to go beyond party politics, and demonstrate humanity, candour and raw emotion The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022
'The relation between politics and culture is clear and real': how Gough Whitlam centred artists in his 1972 campaign As we enter the final week of the election campaign with its scrappy debates and breathlessly seized “gotcha” moments, the impact of Gough Whitlam’s electoral reforms can be seen at every stage. The Conversation · May 16, 2022
If the polls are right, he may soon be the next Australian prime minister. So who is Anthony Albanese? Today we are running two longer articles looking at the men who are vying to be the next Australian prime minister. You can read Michelle Grattan’s profile of Scott Morrison here. The Conversation · May 15, 2022
How Bob Katter became a rogue voice in federal parliament Behind his unconventional character, the influence of Bob Katter and his family's brand run deep across the seat of Kennedy. So where did their history begin, and amid an election where voter uninterest is high, why does the Katter name turn heads? ABC News · May 14, 2022
The Undecideds: Anthony Albanese wins favour with our voters’ panel after final leaders’ debate The 2022 Federal Election is right around the corner and for our undecided voters' panel, it is starting to become clear who has their support. The New Daily · May 14, 2022
Helen Haines says the current government has gagged debate in parliament more than any government in history. Is that correct? Independent MP for the seat of Indi, Helen Haines, says the current government has moved to gag debate in parliament more than any government in history. RMIT ABC Fact Check crunches the numbers. ABC News · May 10, 2022
Times are tough, and may get tougher, so where can Australians find strong political leadership? In troubled times, people look for strong leaders – men and women who offer decisive action to address collective problems, and promise the capacity to deliver. They initially present as larger-than-life characters, and we’ve had our share of them: Robert Menzies, Gough Whitlam, Bob Hawke, Paul Keating and perhaps Kevin… The Conversation · May 9, 2022
Yr 4-Min Explainer On Why TF Dental Is Not Covered By Medicare In 2022 Good dental health is crucial and without it you can develop serious health issues like heart disease. So why is dental care not on medicare? Pedestrian.tv · Apr 27, 2022
Why isn't dental included in Medicare? Are any parties promising better dental care? Only a fraction of the population can access government-funded dental check-ups. It all comes down to money, and a decision made almost five decades ago. ABC News · Apr 26, 2022
Australia PM hopeful Albanese had humble start to life The illegitimate son of a single mother who raised him on a pension, Anthony Albanese had a humble start to life for an aspiring Australian prime minister The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2022
A personal story of love and history from Canberra to Harvard ANU professor gets ultra-prestigious role at Harvard. The Canberra Times · Apr 8, 2022
A new musical, Panawathi Girl, is a fantasy of Australia's past – and a critique of Australia's present Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of people who have died. The Conversation · Feb 14, 2022
The Conversation · Feb 10, 2022 As the Coalition plays up China fears ahead of an election, how might Albanese position himself? Anniversaries come and go, but 2022 might come to be regarded as unusually significant in Australian election-year politics.
The Conversation · Feb 1, 2022 Compelling even to his critics: Mission by Noel Pearson explores rights, land and justice How does one tell the story of a life lived well in public service, and in service of your community?
The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022 ‘Fifty years of resistance’: Aboriginal Tent Embassy began with an umbrella and became a symbol of sovereignty 1972 was the first time many saw First Nations people confront the establishment. Now elders say it’s a legacy for future generations
The Conversation · Jan 18, 2022 New, exclusive letters between the queen and Australia's governors-general show the evolution of a relationship of equals More than a year after the High Court’s decision in the “Palace letters” case, which said the queen’s correspondence with Governor-General Sir John Kerr is not “personal”, more letters have now been made public.