what we know about the results of Election 2019 so far
- Written by: Emil Jeyaratnam, Data + Interactives Editor, The Conversation
As of 10.01pm Saturday, May 18 2019:...
Bob Hawke, the environmental PM, bequeathed a huge 'what if' on climate change
- Written by: Marc Hudson, Researcher, University of Manchester, University of Manchester
Since the news broke of his passing, Bob Hawke has been feted as the “environmental prime minister”. From saving the Franklin River, to protecting Antarctica from mining, conservationists have praised his environmental legacy in the same way economists have lauded his financial reforms.
Hawke was in the Lodge during the crucial period...
the social and demographic factors that influence your vote
- Written by: Rob J Hyndman, Professor of Statistics, Monash University
Your income, type of work, where you were born, and other social and demographic factors influences your vote more than you may think.The Conversation / ShutterstockAustralia has changed in many ways over the past two decades. Rising house prices, country-wide improvements in education, an ageing population, and a decline in religious affiliation,...
Bob Hawke was master of managing government
- Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
It’s always easy to romanticise the past – in celebrating the prime ministership of Bob Hawke it is important to remember it had its peaks and troughs.
Trouble marked many years – the fall of ministers, nasty spats between the PM and his treasurer – and it ended badly. After winning four elections, Hawke was dumped by caucus....
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