For the first time in my life I have been threatened with a fine for not voting in an election. This has caused me a little shame. I had to wait until I was 21 to vote...
Read MoreHow many newspaper headlines can you remember? For obvious reasons I remember ‘FRED DIES’ emblazoned on a Sydney tabloid when Professor Fred Hollows died, and no one...
Read MoreRobert Menzies, John Howard, the dreams and delusions of Australian politics – all resonate in this satirical and inventive novel. Typically, reviews begin with a...
Read MoreThe first Federal election I remember was in 1960. It was the one Robert Menzies won by one seat – the ‘Killen, you are magnificent’ election.* I couldn’t vote,...
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