Denise writes that what she witnessed in the national Australian Labor Party conference was the opposite of the slogans and outrage we see so often. It was the serious party we deserve.
Denise McHugh
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Legacy? What Legacy?
Denise asks what is the legacy of Pelican Pauline?
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Is Angus Taylor Ignorant, Nasty or Just Clueless?
Denise says we expect lazy grievance politics from One Nation, but the Coalition should be better than this.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: The economy isn’t the problem – the story about it is
Denise says Australia is navigating a difficult global environment better than most, and the ‘crisis’ media coverage is chipping away at confidence.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: When the World Wobbles, Steady Wins
Denise says right now, Australians aren’t just watching instability — they’re paying for it, every single week.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: The Coalition is feeding the party that’s eating it
Denise says if One Nation is asking for your preferences, it is not because they want to help you. It is because they know you are helping them.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Discontent is fertile ground for One Nation — but it is not the answer
Denise says One Nation’s performance in South Australia’s election is less of a breakthrough and more of a symptom.
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Compassion, Not Cruelty, Should Guide Our Parliament
Denise McHugh writes the Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie are exploiting heartbreak for political gain.