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Tag Archives: John Howard
Cosgrove Could Be Governor-General Under Abbott Government
RESPECTED former Fairfax journalist Michelle Grattan has posted an article this evening, reporting that retired General Peter Cosgrove would be the most likely nominee as Governor-General if the Coalition wins the approaching election; of all candidates, I think he is … Continue reading
Paul Keating, Julia Gillard, And A Surprisingly Gracious Speech
IT’S FUNNY what you find when you’re not looking; searching YouTube for an old ALP election ad (for a different article) I came across the concession speech made by Paul Keating on 2 March 1996; after 15 minutes to watch … Continue reading
Hawke Elected, 5 March 1983: 30 Years Ago Today
SPARE a thought: it’s 30 years since Bob Hawke led the ALP into office, just seven and a half years after the dismissal of Gough Whitlam’s government and the shattering electoral defeat of 1975; 1983 heralded change in Australia, and … Continue reading
“Howard For Governor-General” Push Gathers Strength…It Shouldn’t
THE AUSTRALIAN today carries a story on an issue we covered last August; there are moves afoot in the Liberal Party to make John Howard Governor-General. This time it’s for real, instead of the ramblings of sacked public servant Godwin … Continue reading
In A Nutshell: Gillard’s Political Problem At A Glance
Now the parliamentary political year is over, a lot of reflection and analysis is set to occur heading into 2013 and toward the torrid, spiteful election campaign it heralds. Today we begin with a sterling analysis by Henry Ergas from … Continue reading
John Howard As Governor-General? I Don’t Think So
Nowadays, anything Godwin Grech says shouldn’t warrant mention. However, the Fairfax press and The Spectator Australia magazine have seen fit to publish an article in which Grech expatiates upon the glorious idea of G-G John Howard. This is a bad … Continue reading
Liberal Party Bunfight: Kroger, Costello, It’s Time To Let It Go
Two days ago, this column outlined why Peter Costello would never return to Parliament; today I am going to outline why he and his buddy, Michael Kroger, need to knock it off. The public fracas they are engaging in is … Continue reading
Precision-Guided Rhetorical Bullets: Tony Abbott’s Budget Reply
Opposition leader Tony Abbott, in his budget reply speech tonight, poleaxed Julia Gillard and the ALP, landing direct and scorching hits on every major weakness afflicting the present government. Looking and sounding like a Prime Minister, Abbott outlined a vision … Continue reading
A Peter Costello Comeback? As Sure As Night Follows Day, It Won’t Happen
I’ve read with some amusement reports in today’s press speculating that a political comeback by former treasurer Peter Costello may be on the cards; wishful thinking for some, perhaps, but it ain’t going to happen. ABC TV reports that Mr … Continue reading
Ten Years On: September 11, 2011 Approaches
It’s been ten years since the worst terrorist atrocity in history was perpetuated, against the United States and on US soil, on 11 September 2001. Do you remember where you were? And what does it mean today? I remember it … Continue reading
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