Ben Carroll takes over as Victorian premier four months out from an election. Last-minute changes of leadership have a mixed record.
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Coalitions and the Coalition, part three
In dealing with One Nation the Coalition faces similar issues to those that Labor faces with the Greens, and is dealing with them just as badly.
Coalitions and the Coalition, part two
A parliament with three possible governing parties would confront our politicians with choices of a sort they are not accustomed to. But that's the way that Victoria, at least, seems to be heading.
Religion becomes politics
It's always been assumed that women are more religious than men, but that now seems to be changing, in a further sign of how religion and politics are entwined.
Coalitions and the Coalition, part one
Australia has made baby steps towards a multi-party system, but real coalition politics is still remote from the way most of our politicians think.
Democracy, of a sort, for Victoria
Victoria finally seems set to abolish group voting tickets in time for this year's state election.
One Nation puzzles the punters
One Nation shoots to equal favoritism for a Western Australian by-election, but that's not reflected in other markets.
Deeming one more time
As a wildly unpredictable state election nears in Victoria, the saga of Moira Deeming and the Liberal Party appears to be entering its final phase.
Civilisation and its enemies
A wide range of right-of-centre figures, including many Australians, meet for a gabfest in London. What do they think they're doing?
Burnham!
Andy Burnham wins big in a by-election in the north of England, seemingly setting him up to be Britain's next prime minister.
The World is Not Enough 