The number one rule for political leaders on the campaign trail is simple:never take a backward step. You never know what you’ll step into.
A tax on petrol in Australia was introduced way back in 1978 … and politicians on both sides haven’t been able to leave it alone ever since.
Julia Gillard has been praised for maintaining a dignified silence since leaving politics. But wouldn’t we like to hear more from her?
As the latest federal election approaches,the sort of political certainty that once hoisted Bob Hawke to a long prime ministership is in short supply.
Very rarely,everything goes smoothly on the election campaign trail. Often,things go very,very wrong.
For over two years,we’ve been waiting for serious Coalition policies. All we see is the adoption of ideas of an unserious man,Donald Trump. Is that it?
For all the ideas,plans,reports,artists’ impressions,concepts and competitions,nothing ever seems to get done to transform Circular Quay.
Liberal spokesperson Anne Ruston claims that “the Coalition always has,and always will,invest in Medicare”. Well,except when under Malcolm Fraser they demolished Medibank and opposed any changes to the ramshackle health scheme we had.
A trove of personal letters have been unearthed that reveal Sir Donald Bradman’s private views on a wide range of issues and people,from cricketers to monarchs and prime ministers.
The recent dismal news on the economy and the enormous blowout in budget deficits represents a Rubicon of sorts.