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Why an Election in 2018 is more than likely

Notwithstanding the issue of foreign citizenship facing both the Liberal and Labor parties, which could trigger an election in 2018, there is another more pressing issue looming… Read more “Why an Election in 2018 is more than likely”

January 3, 2018 by John Kelly

Why can’t the nation own the NBN?

The NBN rollout has now been exposed for the debacle that it is. The ABC’s Four Corners program on Monday night saw to that. It is all… Read more “Why can’t the nation own the NBN?”

December 2, 2017 by John Kelly

It’s not your call, Mark

If the Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, Mark Coleridge thought he was going to make a definitive statement in the same sex marriage debate, he will have to… Read more “It’s not your call, Mark”

September 28, 2017 by John Kelly

It’s all happening again.

In case you haven’t noticed, the US is about to start another war. Remember George W. Bush and the lead up to the US invasion of Iraq… Read more “It’s all happening again.”

September 28, 2017 by John Kelly

Should Parliament be Prorogued?

There was a suggestion on ABCs Insiders yesterday Sunday that, due to the present chaotic state of government brought about primarily by Section 44 of the constitution,… Read more “Should Parliament be Prorogued?”

August 26, 2017 by John Kelly

Beware the revival of Hockey’s 2014 budget

If the Coalition wins a double dissolution election in July and gains a joint sitting of the lower house and the senate, all the elements of that… Read more “Beware the revival of Hockey’s 2014 budget”

March 25, 2016 by John Kelly

Are we really that stupid?

John Lord, asked the question this morning in his ‘Day to Day Politics’ column, why would you reward a party another three years in office when they… Read more “Are we really that stupid?”

March 22, 2016 by John Kelly

The Coalition’s False Employment Boast

Bill Shorten addressed the National Press Club on Tuesday and committed a future Labor government to a policy of full employment. When asked by Leigh Sales on… Read more “The Coalition’s False Employment Boast”

March 22, 2016 by John Kelly

Two Questions Scott Morrison Needs to be Asked.

In the next few months, media writers, commentators and interviewers will find politicians breaking down doors in an effort to have themselves heard on radio, written about… Read more “Two Questions Scott Morrison Needs to be Asked.”

March 22, 2016 by John Kelly

A Message for the Swinging Voter.

If you are a swinging voter would you, in the light of this government’s behaviour over the past 30 months, think that they deserve to be returned to… Read more “A Message for the Swinging Voter.”

March 22, 2016 by John Kelly

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