Recent content by Peter Garrett

In all fairness to the former leader of the ALP, I think that it would be best to point out that you are wrong. The funding aspect of the ALP's education policy involved the redistribution of funds within the non-public, independent sector and the granting of additional funds to both the public...

You'd be best not to dismiss one of the most capable politicians in this country in such a manner, especially given Mr Turnbull's well deserved credentials and the fact that he wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth. As for his rhetorical skills, I cannot help but think that in this case...

The general point is that cabinet documents are released after 30 years, and this rule provides an important and necessary means of review and analysis (be it by political scientists or historians). The particular point in this case escapes me, especially when it does nothing but add fuel to the...

Not stupid, but apathetic (and, by extension, ignorant). As grand as you may think you and your statements are, you're not going to get much traction if you belittle the political outlook (or lack thereof) of the 'Australian Punter.' Criticise such apathy all you want, but you'd be best to keep...

Given recent discussions I think that you would be best to add the shadow Environment portfolio to that list. Albanese may be a competent shadow minister and a reasonably strong bulwark against the Greens in his electorate, but does his appeal extend beyond the Albanese-Tebbutt kingdom of...