australian parliament

‘Better the Devil You Know’

The Australian election – and what it means for the UK You could be forgiven for thinking that the Australian election was done and dusted last weekend. With Anthony Albanese declared Prime Minister, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton conceding defeat (not to mention losing his own seat). But no – not quite. Unlike the UK, […]

Is Australia about to emulate Canada?

Whoever said that campaigns make no difference? Until recently, it was received wisdom that the frenetic final weeks before an election made little actual difference to the outcome. With voters having made up their minds – either consciously or not – many months prior. Few say this now. UK politics got a rude awakening to […]