Georgia Tree Secret Harbour by-election: lessons for Labor
Standfirst: The Georgia Tree Secret Harbour by-election was a difficult contest and a sharp wake-up call for Labor. The party campaigned hard, but early message control, questions about residency and wider economic frustration made it harder for voters…
Is Roger Cooked, or Is He Cooking?
Roger Cook inherited one of the hardest acts in Australian politics to follow. Yet three years later, Western Australia is building new railways, roads, hospitals, housing and energy infrastructure while maintaining comparatively strong finances. He…
One Nation’s Secret Harbour Candidate Faces Questions Over Drug Use, Speeding Video and Party Vetting
Luke Herdegen says his troubled past is a story of recovery rather than a reason to reject him. That may be true, but voters are still entitled to ask what One Nation knew before selecting him and whether its law-and-order standards are applied…