The US gets sexy, smooth Barack Obama, Australia gets nerdy, dad joke loving Rudd. We’re lacking in political cool and not even a bonafide rock star for a MP can make up for it, says Kane Loxley.
Australian politicians
So You Think You Can Be PM
Question time may be full of fireworks, but most politicians these days are a fizzle. We need to jazz up the political experience and attract politicians who are willing to try crazy, creative ideas, writes Oliver Marc Hartwich.
The Aussie year in politics: all the #spills and thrills
From Malcolm Turnbull’s reckless interview with Laurie Oakes, to Nick Minchin mouthing off over climate change sceptics, The Piping Shrike puts together the best Aussie politics moments of ‘09.
MPs Pimp Their Ride: Gas guzzling, go gas guzzling
Our MPs may love the climate change talk, but when it comes to cars there is very little green action, with the majority of MPs driving fuel guzzling, rev head six or eight cylinder cars. And they are HUGE Ford Territory fans…
Howard turns 70: age shall not weary him
The idea that a person is too old for political leadership at 70 is relatively recent, and is still unknown in many parts of the world.
Liberals turn to a four-time board loser
The Liberal Party’s email update this morning trumpeted the appointment of former Victorian Treasurer Alan Stockdale as the new Federal President, writes Stephen Mayne.
Things I learned about politics on MySpace
Finally, Australian politics has entered the future: MySpace. So what can the young folk learn so far? Knowledge is a powerful tool. So it would seem are a few politicians, writes Jane Nethercote.
