The Anzac message isn't one we can ignore this year
So, who feels like following a foreign superpower into unimaginable slaughter, yet again?
Racism doesn't actually win elections in Australia, Malcolm
Patriotism isn't just the last refuge of a scoundrel; it's also pretty handy for political parties with nothing substantial to offer.
Tony Abbott has the right to needlessly demolish the government
There's something deeply pathetic in watching Abbott tut tut about politicians playing "Canberra insider games" as though he's not a Canberra insider himself.
Safe Schools is social engineering, but scripture classes aren't?
NSW government announces that it's ditching Safe Schools while ignoring its own religious education review because one's a social engineering program and the other's totally not, you guys.
Let's celebrate Abetz's unexpected support for bisexual visibility!
Who would have guessed the conservative Tasmanian senator would turn out to be such a passionate advocate for the bisexual community?
Enjoy the extra daylight saving productivity while it lasts
It's the one morning of the year when the majority of the nation awakes and goes "hey, I'm actually totally ready to face my day!" Enjoy it while it lasts!
Don't worry if you're struggling, a raffle will save you
Maybe we should stop seeing gambling as the crippling and destructive social problem it is and start seeing it as the only acceptable solution to all our ills!
Why isn't Shorten more popular if Turnbull is down in the polls?
With a government this unpopular the leader of the opposition should be the most popular man in the country, So… what's wrong?
How the government swapped policy for confused political symbolism
But they should be able to sort it all out before the budget fixes everything, right?
The dumbest reasons for a postal vote on marriage equality
If you're more focused on fighting unwinnable culture wars than passing smart, necessary legislation, you take your advantages where you can get them, writes Andrew P Street.
How has a seemingly smart man made such stupid decisions?
How has a seemingly smart man made such stupid strategic decisions?
Why talk facts when you can just yell
Andrew P Street is preparing for an ugly fortnight of parliament.
Why nuclear energy is still a stupid idea for Australia
You don't even need to monger any scares about radiation: nuclear energy isn't remotely the solution to Australia's self-created energy problem
The Coopers debate is one that we don't have to have - again
At what point does honest discussion turn into deliberate trolling?
Drinkers are boycotting Coopers and it's the brewer's fault
The danger with a company making a political statement is that customers tend to take it seriously.
How parenthood taught me the importance of safe abortion
…and other important lessons imparted by the birth of my awesome son.
A new department seems a lot of effort just to keep Dutton busy
Creating a new megadepartment might be unnecessary, but at least it'll be expensive and disruptive.
The government doesn't actually want housing to be more affordable
Why have the federal government deliberately ruled out using the only tools that might reduce housing prices? Because then they might succeed.
The Liberals are now tarnishing One Nation by association
What sort of deal would be considered beyond the pale for One Nation voters? Now we know.
The 18C battle isn't about what you think it is
Why on Earth did the government embark upon this lose-lose battle again?
Peter Dutton could be your next prime minister
Yes, it sounds like a bad joke, but that's what politics has become in 2017.
Cruel cut is a war on the young and on the poor
The same government who started the week saying young people just need good jobs if they want to get ahead are ending it by ensuring young people are paid less.
The experiment that shows how this government insults the non-wealthy
Telling people that the way to get out of poverty is to be more rich isn't just unhelpful - it's deliberately insulting.
Finally, Trump has uncovered the hidden truth about Sweden
Kudos to the US President, a man who the grateful Swedes can proudly hail as their honorary "skrämmande rasistisk bedragare med avföring för hjärnor"!
One Nation, do you even speak to your WA candidates?
Here's an idea, Australian political parties: maybe meet your candidates *before* endorsing them.
Australia is meaner, dumber and more racist than 25 years ago
The Closing The Gap report should have been a wake up call about the way the government is failing First Australians. It won't be.
The Liberal-National marriage is on the rocks
How toxic must a relationship get for One Nation to seem like the sane, sexy alternative?
Why does South Australia create political weirdos?
Is there something in Adelaide's water? Well, yes, but that's not the entire story.
The safest risk Turnbull can take to keep his job
A free vote on marriage equality could prove Malcolm's still got some principles left.
The real danger of Bernardi's defection for Turnbull
Some men just want to watch the world burn (while also angrily denying that humans are changing the climate in any way).