The unknown Scott Morrison
It seems like an eternity ago, but it has only been three months since Scott Morrison became Prime Minister, during a week of madness from...
Tag: Political affairs
The political assassination of Emma Husar
Another week, another assassination of a Labor politician. No, I’m not talking about a real assassination – like the UK Labour MP Jo Cox, who...
A Super Saturday And The Big Media Fail
The August 2018 New Politics podcast presented by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis – filling in all the gaps left behind by the mainstream media....
Byelections, A Clash Of Western Civilisation And The ABC Of Attacking The Public Broadcaster
The June 2018 New Politics podcast presented by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis – filling in all the gaps left behind by the mainstream media....
A Failing Budget [transcript]
Welcome to the New Politics podcast, the place where we analyse everything and anything to do with Australian politics, and more. We’re on iTunes, SoundCloud...
A Failing Budget, Gaza Disaster and The Spectre Of An Early Election
The May 2018 New Politics podcast presented by Eddy Jokovich and David Lewis – filling in all the gaps left behind by the mainstream media....
What has this government ever done for you? Probably nothing
The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has repeatedly ruled out an early election, claiming “there is no plan, intention or consideration given to doing anything other...
Turnbull is missing in action on the banks
Sometimes, it’s beneficial for a politician to offer a mea culpa and, if executed correctly, can become a successful part of their political repertoire and...
Turnbull and the mystery of economic management
This week was all about the magical number of 30 – 30 consecutive losing Newspolls for the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, or 111, if you...
Conflicts of interest and the corruption of politics
Political representation, when performed correctly, is a demanding and taxing job and I have no problem with the level of tax-payer funded salaries for politicians,...
The imputation rort that helps the top end of town
Let’s be honest: who actually knew about dividend imputation before the Labor leader, Bill Shorten, announced the policy to scrap cash refunds that exist under...
Michaelia Cash and losing in the art of politics
There are many finer points within the art of politics, but the most critical point is to choose your battles carefully and choose them wisely....