National Flag Day: a time to celebrate continuity, tradition and unity
Each year, Australia’s National Flag Day is celebrated on September 3. The date commemorates when the flag was first flown…
How Malcolm Turnbull sunk his beloved republic for a generation
Personality in politics is like salt to a dish – a pinch here or there is not a bad thing.…
Brexit chaos, a new UK PM: a perfect time to discuss the Anglosphere
Two years of Brexit logjam has invited a sudden flurry of activity – the resignation of a prime minister, the…
Is our next Governor-General too safe, too male, too white?
In my book Winners Don’t Cheat, which is aimed at young Australians but accessible to all ages, I warn against identifying…
Pirate Pete and pals chart constitutional chaos
Bill Shorten has committed to holding a referendum for a republic within his first term if he becomes Australia’s thirty-first…
Getting better with Menzies: reconnecting with good values
While the Canberra leadership game evolves, for the rest of us it can pay to look at the only thing…
Hey, dudes, back off: a defence of millennials
I fully appreciate that millennials – “cossetted, pampered and spoiled” – deserve a good touch up. After all, I am…
How identity politics programs for failure
Safe spaces. Cry closets. Emotional support animals. While Australian campuses are yet to import such features the notion of restricting…
