Andrew Hastie is obviously preparing the ground for a Liberal leadership challenge, with the argument that a policy shift is necessary to counter the threat from the far right. It doesn't make a lot of sense.
Category: Party matters
Trump: two more views
Some more perspectives on what Trumpism is and where it is going.
The abyss stares into the Liberal Party
The Liberal Party's downward spiral continues, as does the failure of its more sensible members to face up to the magnitude of their task.
France’s unending crisis
France has another new prime minister after left and far right again combined to unseat François Bayrou.
Tassie like it’s 1996
The Tasmanian election has been put to bed at last, with an understanding between the Liberals and the Greens, an unsuccessful no-confidence vote and a Labor leadership change.
Liberals trapped in Trump’s embrace
Siding with Donald Trump didn't do the Liberal Party any good at this year's election and it's not helping it now.
Discussing the two-party system
Alerting readers to an online event tomorrow.
Japan’s PM on the rocks
Japan's upper house election delivers a strong rebuke to the government and will probably lead to the demise of its prime minister.
Confidence (or not) in Strasbourg
The EU's government survives a vote of confidence, but its leader is still in a lot of trouble.
Oh dear, it’s Bradfield again
The Liberal Party is angling to challenge the result in Bradfield. It would almost certainly be a waste of time and money.
The World is Not Enough 