Labor conference proves a masterclass in political trade-offs
If Australia indeed harbours a “monoculture” it might be the ideological version on display at this week’s Labor…
Wayne Swan slams the ‘view from Mar-a-Lago’ as battle for middle Australia gets real
Status-quo-shattering political earthquakes are coming in thick and fast these days. A week ago, One Nation won its…
Wayne Swan steps down as Labor president urging party to focus on membership boost
Labor Party president Wayne Swan will step down next July, ending his 30-year career in politics, and has…
Labor’s roundtable has started a long overdue debate on prickly topics
Thumping election victories can have perverse consequences. One of them is how they create the conditions for hubris…