Policy initiative


US08: Hillary in trouble, Hillarita would’ve romped it in

Last night’s debate had been spoken of as Hillary Clinton’s last chance. She had to win it hands-down, and drop a safe on Obama’s head to really have a chance, writes Guy Rundle.

Which watchpuppy? The strange world of bank nudging

There might be more to Wayne Swann’s nudge and wink about bank mortgage competition than meets the eye – which would be just as well, as so far there isn’t much to see, writes Michael Pascoe.