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The Whitlam Sacking: A View from the Rose Garden

Elizabeth Cham
Society & Culture
The Whitlam Sacking: A View from the Rose Garden

OPINION

Gough turned Abuse-of-Power into Constitutional Resurrection

Allan BehmAllan Behm
Democracy & Accountability
Gough turned Abuse-of-Power into Constitutional Resurrection

OPINION

Whitlam’s legacy is one of possibility and hope. He showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like.

Amy RemeikisAmy Remeikis

Whitlam showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like.  And 50 years later, you have to wonder – is it even possible to make Australia brave again?

Democracy & Accountability
Whitlam’s legacy is one of possibility and hope. He showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like.

OPINION

Gough dreamed of a country that never was, and asked why not?

Greg JerichoGreg Jericho
Democracy & Accountability
Gough dreamed of a country that never was, and asked why not?

OPINION

At a time where our nation is facing its biggest problems, progressive politics appears to be characterised by conflict aversion

Polly HemmingPolly Hemming

Bravery is like a muscle, and it atrophies without use. At a time where our nation is facing its biggest problems, progressive politics appears to be characterised by caution, conflict aversion and the need for validation by the private sector more than ever before.

Democracy & Accountability
At a time where our nation is facing its biggest problems, progressive politics appears to be characterised by conflict aversion

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Serving on a citizens’ jury taught me the value of politicians

Bill BrowneBill Browne

Politics cannot be fixed by removing the politicians. Instead, Australians could ask more of the politicians they do elect and participate fully in civic life – protesting, joining political parties or community groups, running for office themselves and lobbying local members.

Democracy & Accountability
Serving on a citizens’ jury taught me the value of politicians