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Liberal Party is being forced to kill off its own liberalism as ‘animal...
The contradiction between liberalism and the politics of gender is now a full-blown crisis. The post Liberal Party is being forced to kill off its own liberalism as ‘animal spirits’ transform into...
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The cautionary tale of Fiona Scott, a Liberal woman hamstrung at the outset...
Fiona Scott's story represents, at the very least, a clear calling out of sexist behaviour by some sections of the Liberal party in 2017. The post The cautionary tale of Fiona Scott, a Liberal woman...
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Changing the Liberal Party’s blokey culture means starting with Queensland
Former Queensland Liberal senator Sue Boyce thinks that 'pragmatism will ultimately triumph'. But it's no doubt an uphill battle. The post Changing the Liberal Party’s blokey culture means starting...
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What the party giveth, the party taketh away
Has the promise of a post-ministerial career stopped women in the Liberal Party from speaking out against the party's rampant gender problems? Crikey took the question to the MPs. The post What the...
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Why Labor gets to run the trains — or, just how cocked-up are the state...
Why are Liberal parties collapsing at the state level almost everywhere, despite having had a lock on federal power for a decade? The post Why Labor gets to run the trains — or, just how cocked-up are...
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Four Cartier watches? Bah! Libs hand out the equivalent of 90 a year to party...
Christine Holgate's $20,000 spend is pretty tame when you consider the Liberals squander $450,000 a year on Australia Post directors. The post Four Cartier watches? Bah! Libs hand out the equivalent of...
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War on proxy advisers: is Frydenberg seeking revenge over JobKeeper...
The timing of Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's proxy proposal seems designed to cast doubt on his nemesis Ownership Matters. The post War on proxy advisers: is Frydenberg seeking revenge over JobKeeper...
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Social media spend reveals who the government is really targeting in today’s...
Crikey took a look at the Coalition's Facebook ad spending. What we found was fairly illuminating. The post Social media spend reveals who the government is really targeting in today’s budget appeared...
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Twiggy’s man in Canberra: a perfect fit for these Pentecostal times
A particular blend of evangelical religion, billionaire connections and neoliberal politics means we'll be hearing a lot more about Liberal Senator Matt O'Sullivan. The post Twiggy’s man in Canberra: a...
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Return of a true blue rural populist: what Beetrooter redux really means for...
In resurrecting Barnaby Joyce the Nats have given themselves a leader who knows populism, anti-elitism and anti-politics are a winning ticket. The post Return of a true blue rural populist: what...
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The hold standard
Good morning, early birds. Workers and residents across seven Sydney local government areas are now banned from non-essential travel, and the National Party has blindsided the Liberals with...
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‘Going underground’: former Liberal MP Julia Banks reveals what it takes for...
The former Liberal MP tells Crikey about the culture of sexism inside the party, which only grew worse under Scott Morrison. The post ‘Going underground’: former Liberal MP Julia Banks reveals what it...
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Clear, direct and unemotional, Banks explores her former party’s empty heart...
Julia Banks is no sympathetic martyr of the Me Too cause, but her new book does well to highlight the Liberal Party's role in enabling and covering up abuse. The post Clear, direct and unemotional,...
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Lockdown turnaround
Good morning, early birds. Victorian Liberal leader Michael O’Brien says that stricter border controls could have prevented Victoria’s fifth lockdown and has called for quicker lockdowns, and Brisbane...
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How did we end up with such a dreadful cabinet — and so few options for change?
In 2018 the government has a strong blend of experience, talent and rising stars. Now the cupboard is bare. How did it fall apart so fast? The post How did we end up with such a dreadful cabinet — and...
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Nigel Farage has dinner with Tony Abbott, says the Liberal Party might split...
Is Tony Abbott seeking revenge against the Liberal Party? Is the party headed for insurrection over lockdowns? A private video from Nigel Farage seems to suggest so. The post Nigel Farage has dinner...
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Damp squib as Libs’ super funds probe reveals… a highly effective system
The government's reforms were meant to expose underperformance but instead they've shown retail funds remain the problem. The post Damp squib as Libs’ super funds probe reveals… a highly effective...
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Morrison and Frydenberg proudly reveal new status as Australia’s biggest taxers
You already knew that Scott and Josh were the biggest spenders in the recent history of Australian government. But did you know they're the biggest taxers as well? The post Morrison and Frydenberg...
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Meet our new human rights commissioner with the perfect credentials (Lib,...
Lorraine Finlay has in the past asserted a number of positions that may place her at odds with the Australian Human Rights Commission. The post Meet our new human rights commissioner with the perfect...
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Labor and Libs should be looking over their shoulders as independents flex...
The two major parties are on notice from 'Voices of' campaigns which are ramping up all over the country before the next election. The post Labor and Libs should be looking over their shoulders as...
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