Turnbull, it would seem, has decided that he will crash through or crash. To make public his intentions in such flamboyant language is a challenge to those… Read more “Malcolm Fears neither Debt nor the Conservatives.”
Tag: Australian Politics
Commentary on current affairs
Morrison’s Dilemma
Selecting individual elements of revenue raising to match a particular expense item is a lazy way to signal target areas where spending cuts might be on the… Read more “Morrison’s Dilemma”
A Political Watcher’s Pig Heaven
Former PM Tony Abbott did the rounds of his favourite shock jocks last week to vent some of his angst about the treachery he experienced from within his cabinet that… Read more “A Political Watcher’s Pig Heaven”
Abbott’s Stockpile of Hubris
Tony Abbott is understandably proud of achieving the top job but ignores the reality that his accession to the Liberal leadership was more a reflection of the discord… Read more “Abbott’s Stockpile of Hubris”
Economy Heading South. No One at the Helm.
The latest figures on the health of the Australian economy as shown in the June 2015 quarter National Accounts continues to paint a gloomy picture. Meanwhile, the… Read more “Economy Heading South. No One at the Helm.”
Abbott’s Position Unsustainable.
To the keen political observer, Leadership speculation about Tony Abbott first began in social media memes literally from the day the Coalition formed government in 2013 and… Read more “Abbott’s Position Unsustainable.”
Abbott in trouble again as Leadership speculation re-surfaces
As one pores over the plethora of MSM articles written by a number of political editors since the Bronwyn Bishop resignation, one gets the feeling that Tony… Read more “Abbott in trouble again as Leadership speculation re-surfaces”
Unemployment rises with no plans for growth.
This week’s unemployment figures should have seen the MSM frothing at the mouth. With over 800,000 Australians looking for work and no sign of any nation building… Read more “Unemployment rises with no plans for growth.”
THE VIEW FROM MY GARDEN 