Everything tagged with politics

The housing conundrum

When will the housing crisis be addressed? Not any time soon.

The housing conundrum

Musical differences

Bands break up when they don’t enjoy the music anymore. Its the same for the Liberals & Nationals split.

Musical differences

Bridge over troubled waters

By not addressing broader youth welfare and education concerns, the government have opted for a reactionary approach to youth crime.

Bridge over troubled waters

Half baked

Can a recipe for success be copyrighted? Not in politics!

Half baked

Congrats, labor. Now don’t get carried away.

Congrats to the PM. He got it right. But a word of caution. Elections are a circus, good PR doesn’t fix housing, health or food prices and a win isn’t a mandate for an ideology war.

Congrats, labor. Now don’t get carried away.

The tipping point:

This will be the first election in Australian history where the big two parties will poll fewer primary votes than the sum of the other parties and independents.

The tipping point:

“None of the above?”

Is this the most boring federal election ever? If so, it’s the parties that are making the voter’s choice seem dull.

“None of the above?”

Magic money tree

Every time Canberra promises Tasmania money, remember this: it’s usually our own GST, gift-wrapped like it came from somewhere special. It’s not a bonus — it’s the bare minimum we’re owed to keep up with the rest of the country.

Magic money tree
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