One of the most vexed questions about the last election, at least among conservatives, is whether Tony Abbott could have won if he had remained prime minister. And the answer? No, he couldn’t have. At least, not if you accept newly released findings from the Australian Election Study, or AES. Conducted after every election since...

This year’s CEDA Economic and Political Overview (EPO) is such an important document for political decision-makers and the business community. It again delivers reasoned analysis of the possible economic and political headwinds on the horizon and trends and projections. It goes without saying that the political and economic consequences from 2016 will be felt throughout...

This publication is the fifth in a series of Queensland political chronicles published by the TJ Ryan Foundation since 2012. Through a collection of themed chapters, the book’s authors provide an ‘overview’ assessment of the second year in office of the Palaszczuk Government in Queensland. The book draws largely upon the Foundation's own catalogue of...

As Fabians we believe in harnessing the power of the state to drive social and economic progress, and to protect our community and environment from exploitation. Now, more than ever we need a skilled and motivated public sector to continue the social democratic project in an era of unprecedented pressure and change. As progressives, we...

For several months leading up to today’s ballot, Donald Trump has taken to calling himself “Mr. Brexit,” predicting that his brand of grassroots populism ultimately will win out over an out-of-touch political class. Now that election day is upon us, it is certainly possible that Trump will pull off such an upset, even if most...