About the author Hugh McClure is a freelance writer based in Canberra. He also works in research at the Australia Pacific Security College, and has previously worked as an adviser to state and territory parliamentarians.
Premium Insights and analysis Has Tony Smith really been ‘our finest speaker’? Friday November 5, 2021 By Hugh McClure Editors' Picks Elected three times unopposed to the office — an equal record in Australian federal parliamentary history — Tony Smith has earned his peers’ respect.
Premium Insights and analysis Changes and otherwise in the country’s oldest state government Friday October 15, 2021 By Hugh McClure Editors' Picks The resignations of Berejiklian and Constance highlight a passing of the baton to the next generation of NSW.
Premium Insights and analysis Still much to play out in the vaccine swap deals Thursday October 7, 2021 By Hugh McClure Editors' Picks The swapping of vaccines in December for vaccines in September gave a sugar hit to NSW’s exit from lockdown, but the hit will come crashing…
Premium Columnists Is it time to mandate political candidates to come from the community they seek to represent? Friday October 1, 2021 By Hugh McClure Editors' Picks Kristina Keneally lives just about as far away as you can get from Fowler, while still being in Sydney. Her preselection has been pushed through…
Premium Insights and analysis Vaccine deals pave the way for family vaccinations, but what about Australia’s global family? Monday September 20, 2021 By Hugh McClure Editors' Picks Alarm bells should be ringing about the hoarding and selling of vaccine doses between developed countries while the developing world watches on.
Premium Insights and analysis Australia would do well to swap more than Pfizer doses with Singapore Wednesday September 8, 2021 By Hugh McClure Australian Capital Territory Singapore may provide one of the most compelling case studies for what Australians can anticipate on our roadmap out of the pandemic.
