Monthly Archives: August 2011

An Apology (And A Promise) To My Readers

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Ladies and gentlemen, just a few quick words; I have been a little recalcitrant these past few days and will be for a couple more. One of the (very few) drawbacks of having a two-year-old daughter is that she periodically … Continue reading →

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Essential Research: Coalition 56%, ALP 44%; More From Galaxy

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

There’s a new Essential Research poll out today, with findings that federal voting intention is unchanged from their survey last week at 56% to the Coalition as opposed to 44% for Labor. As is often the case with Essential’s research … Continue reading →

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Queensland Galaxy Poll: LNP 63%, ALP 37%

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

A new Galaxy Poll has appeared in today’s Courier-Mail; let’s look at the figures, and then analyse what they might mean. The latest poll in advance of the pending state election in Queensland shows primary vote numbers of 52% for … Continue reading →

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It’s A Perfect Storm

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Has a federal government in Australia faced such a perfect alignment of risk factors in the last 40 years as currently confronts Julia Gillard? Let’s do a short stocktake. At the end of another tumultuous week in federal politics, I … Continue reading →

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Did She Know? Gillard Directly Linked To Thomson Sex Saga

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Explosive allegations published in the Murdoch press this evening have linked Julia Gillard directly to the gathering storm that threatens to destroy the ALP’s tenure in government. Brisbane’s Courier-Mail reports that Gillard’s Chief-of-Staff, Ben Hubbard, rang the Industrial Registrar in … Continue reading →

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Gutless, Gormless Gillard Loses Control Over Charade

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

It had to happen sooner or later… The announcement today by Health Services Union Secretary Kathy Jackson — Craig Thomson’s successor in the role — that the union would formally refer the credit card misuse scandal to the NSW Police … Continue reading →

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Putting A Bit Of Stick About: Dealing With Sex Scandals, FU-Style

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Have a look at this short video from YouTube. Then have a think about the way our government and Prime Minister are dealing with the scandal which threatens to bring down the government. It’s the scandal that keeps on giving, … Continue reading →

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Newspoll: Coalition 57, ALP 43; Essential 56 Coalition, ALP 44

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

The week’s polls are in: Essential Research shows the Coalition at 56% (-1% from last week) and Labor at 44% (+1%). As we have discussed, there aren’t any other findings from Essential; they don’t ask the approval questions of the … Continue reading →

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Reflections And Political Portents: The Week In Review

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

At the end of an interesting, somewhat tumultuous week — one which I believe may be looked back upon as point the political cycle swung irretrievably away from Labor — I thought I’d post a few thoughts on what’s transpired … Continue reading →

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Sex, Money And The Member: The Orgy Of Intrigue Deepens

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

The issue over whether the Member for Dobell — in his past life as head of the Health Services Union — misused his corporate credit card to improperly pay for escort services grows deeper by the day. Readers will recall … Continue reading →

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