You wanted something much more than the soundbites that our anaemic election campaign offered up? Here it is.
September, 2010
Dusevic: Good ol’ pork brought home the bacon
Much has been said about Julia Gillard’s negotiation skills, which undoubtedly helped her snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. But in the end it was good old fashioned pork barreling that edged Labor across the finishing line, writes Tom Dusevic.
Oz business pushes for tax reform
Almost as soon as Australia’s election result was confirmed came the call for tax reform. The Business Council of Australia has already began exerting pressure on the Gillard government, arguing the need for policy reviews and a tax summit.
Which journo dropped the f-bomb during the live presser?
It was the talk of Canberra yesterday — not Julia Gillard, but which journalist dropped the f-bomb during the all-important, broadcast-live press conference with Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott. Crikey’s CSI lab has isolated the audio here for your viewing pleasure. Here’s the video: And here’s an enhanced audio breakdown: Recognise the voice? Let us know in the […]
The best things in life are (not?) free
A new study by an American journal has countered the old adage “money can’t buy you happiness” by claiming that it actually can - but only to a certain extent. The study, which reviewed surveys of 450,000 people, found that emotional well-being often increases with income.
The best opportunity for renewables we may ever get
Now that we know who is going to govern the country, it’s time for the green movement to mobilise. Despite its limitations we can be confident that parliament can and should deliver the most exciting and ambitious renewable energy policies Australia has ever seen, writes Tim Hollo.
The tweet that sank Stephanie Rice
Twitter is a rare and dangerous beasts and it bites if you antagonise it. Just ask Miranda Devine, Marieke Hardy, Catherine Deveny and now Stephanie Rice, writes Piers Kelly.
MUFF director responds to online smear campaign
In a revealing interview with Cinetology blogger Luke Buckmaster, Melbourne Underground Film Festival director Richard Wolstencroft has responded to vicious allegations made against him by an anonymous blogger.
Predicting the (near) future of social media
In recent years social media has progressed in leaps and bounds and the next five years look set to be just as turbulent. Expect larger member bases, more services, more connectivity and more micro-payment models, writes Adam Ostrow
Let the Great Unhinging begin
Labor has won government. But expect to witness over the next 18 months or more an orgy of hysterics that will far surpass the duplicity and dishonesty that substituted for public debate on matters of government in the last year, writes Possum Comitatus.
Who are Google’s biggest spenders?
Due to the manner in which Google ads are sold and presented, it’s difficult to know exactly how much big corporations are spending on search engine advertising. But BP, AT&T, Disney, Amazon and businesses that depend on search traffic are among the company’s most valuable clients.
Gillard’s wild ride has just begun
Crikey media wrap: After a thrilling finish, Julia Gillard clings on to power by the barest of margins: just one seat. How will Gillard negotiate a government with so many interested parties and different agendas?
The Arizona homeless candidates controversy
Arizona is a state known for its hardball political environment, but tactics may have plummeted to new lows with allegations that a Republican has recruited homeless people to run for public office simply to stymie Democrat support. Candidates include a tarot card reader who is running for treasurer.
The financial cost of suicide in Japan
The Japanese government, which grapples with one of the highest rates of suicide in the world, has for the first time released figures estimating how much suicide and depression cost the economy. The verdict? Around US$32 billion last year alone.
Murray: Beware the wily Wilkie
He may not have garnered as much attention as the other independents, but spy-cum-pollie Andrew Wilkie is a shrewd operator and wielded the most influence of anybody on the outcome of this election, writes Paul Murray.
McCrann: The only thing for sure is uncertainty
After 17 days of deliberation the independent MPs finally reached a verdict for Australia’s political future and awarded Julia Gillard the prize trophy. Things may have been resolved for now but chaos and anarchy are in the mail, writes Terry McCrann.
Marr: Oakeshott finally ends the striptease
In what deserves to be regarded as the longest political striptease in Australian election history, Rob Oakeshott finally ended it yesterday, gradually revealing his position after Tony Windsor flashed us his, writes David Marr.
Shanahan: Gillard rebuilds from the ruins
After a terrible election campaign by Labor, Julia Gillard managed to salvage her prime ministership. But Tony Abbott remains a formidable Opposition leader, says Dennis Shanahan.
Murphy: Good lord, Gillard’s done it
A round of applause for Julia Gillard, writes Katharine Murphy. Gillard convinced two conservative MPs from the bush to support her. Time will tell how she uses her power.
Gillard gets over the line
Julia Gillard will cling to power by the narrowest possible margin after the independents Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor opted to back Labor, giving her 76 votes, reports Bernard Keane.
RBA keeps interest rates steady
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept official interest rate remains unchanged at 4.5, citing benign inflation readings and global uncertainty, writes Patrick Stafford.
Katter backs the Coalition
BREAKING NEWS: Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott have announced their support for Julia Gillard. But, the execution of Kevin Rudd and the Coalition’s response to Bob Katter’s 20-point plan prompted Katter to support the Coalition, writes Bernard Keane.
liveblog Australia’s next PM: the independents decide
Who’ll be the next prime minister of Australia: Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott? Join crack political expert Richard Farmer and the rest of the Crikey team from 2:45pm to liveblog the independents’ press conference
The future of the House of Reps
If you want a glimpse of what the new, improved House of Representatives will be like, check out Senate Question Time, if you can stay awake.
