The Liberal Party's federal council meets at a time of crisis. In an alternative universe, this is how its leader might respond.
Category: Australia
Self-determination in the Rockies
The Canadian province of Alberta flirts with secession, raising awkward memories of Britain's departure from the EU.
Let’s make this the last Liberal Party post for a while
Australia's Liberal Party is looking for a new federal president, and appears to be settling on the worst possible candidate.
Labour and Tories both face their demons
Local elections in Britain show the far right still in the lead, but with some signs of its position weakening.
Another bad night for the Liberal Party
Australia's Liberal Party loses another heartland seat, this time to the far right. It has options for recovery, but we already know that it won't take them.
Nepean stays Liberal
Victoria's Liberal Party holds onto a seat at a by-election – which wouldn't normally be newsworthy, but is made so by the rise of One Nation.
More on a Hastie future
Andrew Hastie defends a more isolationist version of Australia, but it won't be enough for his party's Trumpists.
Betrayal at the top
Australia's Liberal and National parties choose to side with the enemies of democracy. But no-one seems to notice or care.
Hungary and Victoria
Victoria's attempt to shut out independents fares badly in court, just as the Hungarian election shows the danger of trying to rig election rules.
More about third parties
South Australia represents a new low point for the major parties' share of the vote, making our electoral system increasingly unfit for purpose.
The World is Not Enough 