Taiwan ruins our dumbest argument against gay marriage
Spare a thought for poor Eric Abetz. What empty strawman argument will he employ now?
How the 'Peter Principle' is working out for Dutton
Dutton's bullying tactics won't work outside of the government's most secretive department, Andrew P Street writes.
The biggest surprise about becoming a father
Yes, obviously children change your life. But there was one thing that came as a real eye-opener for Andrew P Street.
Forget the outrage, what took Jetstar so long to charge babies?
After all, passengers already pay extra for such luxuries as "choosing a seat".
Which government problems had you forgotten still exist?
Robodebt? Manus Island? The marriage equality plebiscite? In case you were wondering, they're all still kicking along nicely.
Rich or poor, you don't deserve what you've got
It's easy to blame or praise people for the situation they're in, but for most of us our future was outlined long before we even turned up.
How's Abbott feeling about the budget's dismissal of his legacy?
If there was a theme to the budget, it was this: hoo boy, them Abbott years were a mistake.
There's a better return on higher education than a coal mine
Sensible policy making is always worthy of praise - but it's worth asking why the government are making this sudden about-face about the deficit.
The national anthem Australia deserves
Backbencher Andrew Laming feels the second verse needs to be packed with more Australian values. So let's help him!
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.