Paula Matthewson
Anthony Albanese has put himself front and centre on the leader board
Given the amount of strife that PM Scott Morrison is currently in, it would be understandable if his main political adversary, Anthony...
Too clever by half? PM has let the climate cat out of the bag – and there’s no putting it back
A lot of energy has been expended this week, particularly on social media, dismissing the prime minister’s talk about doing more on...
It’s time for sane Liberals to tell their party’s deniers the climate has changed
This week’s widespread reporting of a Liberal MP’s car crash interview exposed a little-known truth to voters that Scott Morrison has been...
Five lessons from the year Bill Shorten still couldn’t win an election
It’s a fair bet that most Australian politicians will be glad to see the back of 2019. Even after pulling off a...
Paula Matthewson: The real reason Australians are furious about Scott Morrion’s holiday
Just a fortnight ago, The Australian newspaper ran a feature on the clique of seasoned political operators the PM has gathered around...
Paula Matthewson: Inside the mind of your average Aussie voter
Have you ever wondered if you think like the average Australian voter? Many of us make the mistake of assuming that we...
Jacqui Lambie’s model of politics works. This is why
It’s a good thing Jacqui Lambie has the hide of an elephant. She would have to, given the animosity she’s now receiving...
Paula Matthewson: Scott Morrison’s shocking, horrible embarrassing week from hell week
Scott Morrison’s reputation as a miracle worker took a big hit this week, as the national parliament resumed for its last few...
Paula Matthews: Scott Morrison perfects the art of hiding in plain sight
Unless you’re a user of social media or a listener to talkback radio, you might have begun to wonder “Where the bloody...
Paula Matthewson: The burning issue we’re not talking about
There’s been a lot of talk this week about something we’re apparently not meant to be discussing. It’s been a week of...