Election 2022: Albanese unveils old-school Labor platform in a stark choice with the Coalition Editors' Picks Anthony Albanese launched Labor's bid for government with an old-style economic package focused on big government, protectionism.
Gareth Evans: public servants had it best under us Tuesday March 8, 2016 By The Mandarin News Were the Labor years of Hawke and Keating good for the public service? That's been in dispute, with a senior minister of the time insisting…
Listen: John Bannon explains federation reform to public servants Monday December 14, 2015 By The Mandarin News The late Dr John Bannon AO gave a humourous and insightful talk explaining the need for federation reform to a public sector audience in October.
Karaoke strategy: Paul Keating on APEC Friday October 23, 2015 By David Donaldson Features The APEC leaders' forum is one of the key foreign policy legacies of the Keating era. The former PM recounts the manoeuvring that got the…
What is the point of federation reform? Friday October 16, 2015 By Stephen Easton Features Federation reform was the big topic at this week's IPAA national conference. Former SA premier and political historian John Bannon made the case for change,…
Tom Burton: benching talent brings worst of Washminster Tuesday March 17, 2015 By Tom Burton Features Sacked mandarin Paul Grimes will now join the ranks of distinguished talent wasted on the grandstand of public life. Instead of learning from the best…
