THE media, as much as the politicians, are on trial in this election. The circle is a vicious one. Politicians, corporate leaders, CEOs of pressure groups and almost anyone with any public profile do short courses on how to deal with the media. They are told the media has certain characteristics or culture. In order to look good in the media, you have to play to that culture. Continue reading “Media on trial in election campaign”
Month: July 2010
Greens hand government to Labor
NEVER let the facts get in the way of a non-story. For the past few elections I have done an analysis of preference flows from the previous election. Continue reading “Greens hand government to Labor”
Preference system’s subtle policy effect
EVERY electoral system has its faults and its strengths. And every electoral system has its influence on the way politicians create policy. Continue reading “Preference system’s subtle policy effect”
A flight over the inland sea
FLYING creatures are drawn by an immense natural spectacle which happens only one or twice a generation — the gradual filling of Lake Eyre. Pictures are here Continue reading “A flight over the inland sea”
Taxing time for Apple users
CALLING all Apple Mac users. Roll up now for your huge discount on Microsoft Windows 7 for Mac, courtesy of Australian taxpayers. Continue reading “Taxing time for Apple users”
People do not want a big Canberra
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard gets it, but ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope does not: a large majority of Australians are unhappy with the prospect of high population growth. Continue reading “People do not want a big Canberra”