‘Hand back your seat,’ says Greens candidate who lost to Thorpe

‘Hand back your seat,’ says Greens candidate who lost to Thorpe

Human rights activist Julian Burnside,KC,who sought the Senate position in a ballot against Thorpe two years ago,said she had treated Greens supporters badly.

  • byDavid Crowe

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Human rights barrister Julian Burnside in hospital after fall

Human rights barrister Julian Burnside in hospital after fall

Human rights advocate and barrister Julian Burnside is recovering in hospital.

  • byCaroline Schelle
Greens leader Adam Bandt distances party from Burnside tweet

Greens leader Adam Bandt distances party from Burnside tweet

The post by former high-profile Greens candidate Julian Burnside likening Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians to Nazi Germany drew a fierce backlash from the Jewish community.

  • byRob Harris
'These people should be ashamed':Frydenberg signs defaced with Hitler graffiti

'These people should be ashamed':Frydenberg signs defaced with Hitler graffiti

The graffiti has appeared on at least four outdoor display ads in the Treasurer's inner-Melbourne electorate of Kooyong.

  • byNick Bonyhady
Josh Frydenberg fights back in the battle for Kooyong

Josh Frydenberg fights back in the battle for Kooyong

Josh Frydenberg is not just preparing a national budget. He is also preparing to defend his blue ribbon seat.

  • byJudith Ireland
Yes,I’m a member of the Savage Club. It's not what you think

Yes,I’m a member of the Savage Club. It's not what you think

If I described the Savage Club as a men’s shed,would there be the same degree of disdain?

  • byDavid McLean
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Burnside won't win,but Kooyong will still be a sobering lesson
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Burnside won't win,but Kooyong will still be a sobering lesson

Dismay among Victorian Liberals at Malcolm Turnbull’s dumping may have dissipated somewhat,but not displeasure at the party having veered away from the centre ground.

  • byTony Walker
Greens candidate Julian Burnside quits exclusive gentlemen's club under election pressure

Greens candidate Julian Burnside quits exclusive gentlemen's club under election pressure

"I’ve argued for change from within but it’s too slow in coming,so I am resigning my membership until it welcomes all people."

  • byMichael Koziol
'A self-promoting dandy':Corrigan takes a shot at Burnside

'A self-promoting dandy':Corrigan takes a shot at Burnside

High profile barrister Julian Burnside's nomination as the Greens'star recruit to contest the blue-ribbon Liberal seat of Kooyong has been greeted with scorn by his old adversary,former Patrick boss Chris Corrigan.

  • bySamantha Hutchinson
Julian Burnside backs Greens on death duties and drugs in battle for Kooyong

Julian Burnside backs Greens on death duties and drugs in battle for Kooyong

Greens candidate Julian Burnside has backed his party's policies as part of his bid to win Kooyong from Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

  • byDavid Crowe
Julian Burnside enters political fray in attempt to unseat Treasurer Josh Frydenberg

Julian Burnside enters political fray in attempt to unseat Treasurer Josh Frydenberg

The prominent barrister and advocate for asylum seekers will"wrestle the pig"by running as a Greens candidate.

  • byDavid Crowe