Paula Matthewson
Paula Matthewson: Why Scott Morrison needs to put Australians ahead of political advantage
Contained within the German language is a single evocative word that probably describes the way Labor MPs have been feeling since the...
Why our low opinion of politicians lets them get away with rorting
A lot of column inches have been devoted this week to the continuing sports rorts drama, with the most recent revelations making...
How a nasty virus gave the PM a rosy glow of political good health
After being continually slammed by the Labor opposition in parliament this week over the ‘sports rorts’ affair, Prime Minister Scott Morrison used...
Paula Matthewson: We all need to do much, much more to stop domestic violence
“Oh no. Not another one.” Thoughts like this crossed the minds of many Australians this week when they learned yet another woman...
How a political party you’ve never heard of could split the government
If you don’t live in Queensland, you might not have ever heard of the Liberal National Party. Or you may have assumed...
Paula Matthewson: Barnaby, the last of the dinosaur wrecking crew
Seemingly not content with spoiling the day that was meant to be dedicated to the victims and heroes of the nation’s bushfire...
Given what’s ahead, Scott Morrison must wonder why he ever wanted the top job
It is my unfortunate duty to inform you, dear reader, that the so-called summer holidays are over and Australian politics will return...
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...