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A 'rational' analysis of the ALP leadership debacle

A 'rational' analysis of the ALP leadership debacle

What was Kevin Rudd thinking? Seriously. Why would anyone with an ostensibly insatiable desire for reclaiming the prime ministership let the precarious ambience of uncertainty develop to the extent that it did only to then decline an opportunity to challenge? Well, it turns out that Rudd was simply making the

A Great Day For Feminism?

A Great Day For Feminism?

Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s searing attack on opposition leader Tony Abbott has gone viral attracting over 300,000 hits on ABC News and YouTube, generating countless memes, and gaining media coverage in the United States, Britain, India and many other countries. If you haven’t yet seen the clip

Relive ESSA Q&A!

Relive ESSA Q&A!

Here is the audio recording from ESSA’s inaugural Q&A event! The event was held at Old Arts Public Lecture Theatre on 16th August, 2012, with nearly 300 audience members enjoying a fantastic discussion on immigration and Australia’s two speed economy. The panel included: * George Megalogenis, respected economics

Will Market Confidence Fall Amid Labor Struggles?

Will Market Confidence Fall Amid Labor Struggles?

The Labor governments leadership struggles over the past week has fixated the nation. On 22 February, following weeks of reports of tension, Kevin Rudd stepped down as Foreign Minister. The next day Julia Gillard called a leadership ballet and by 23 February Rudd confirmed he would contest the leadership. Opinions