The Morrison government has committed Australia to an era of big government stretching into the 2030s, with a long-term rise in spending in key areas.

The looming reshuffle is likely to involve some of the worst-performing departments in the federal government.

After Tuesday's disaster, it's clear that Scott Morrison is incapable of being a competent leader. And he certainly can't lead cultural change.

Two key departments have refused to implement even the most basic cybersecurity requirements and wrongly claimed to have done so.

Political parties need money. Donors need political favours. So they dance to the tune of millions of dollars.

The attorney general has always used his power to pursue the interests of the Liberal Party. His ABC writ is no different.

There are no good ways to address the problem that a cabinet minister is accused of rape. The least worst option is for the man…

In political workplaces, protected by the same veil of non-accountability used by political parties, the risk of predation is always real.

Such bilateral trade agreements produce little economic benefit — and certainly nothing like the absurd claims made for them by politicians.

As Labor lays itself bare over coal, the industry itself is dying before our eyes and the biggest companies want out before they're left with…