New Progressive Thinking
Look who is earning your trust on interest rates By Fergus Maguire
Who do you trust to keep the economy strong, and protect family living standards? Who do you trust to keep interest rates low? John Howard's pitch from the 2004 election campaign Read More
04 Apr 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
Time to double down on policy By Ben Keneally
There can be no doubt that the electorate is in the mood for change. Tony Abbott’s highly effective negative campaigning and our own internal disputes have combined to create a Read More
03 Apr 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
Class wars: who is framing the debate? By Geoff Gallop
It's often remarked that the most difficult challenge facing politicians is to frame the terms of any debate. Is the debate about welfare framed as "producers" versus "bludgers", or is it Read More
26 Mar 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
Climate change, history wars and twelve months of a LNP Queensland By Jane Austen
Twelve months ago tomorrow, Labor members and supporters were campaigning to reinstate the Bligh Labor government for a second term in its own right. What happened next sent a shock wave Read More
22 Mar 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
The sequester and the bedroom tax: Ideology, populism and the consequences of conservative politics By Tim Dixon
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was surely the greatest American president of the twentieth century - but that's not enough to save him from the Tea Party Republicans. The tour guides at FDR’s Read More
19 Mar 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
Slash and Burn By Jim Chalmers
The Institute of Public Affairs has given us a sneak preview of the savage cuts Australians could expect if Tony Abbott were to become Prime Minister. The Liberal Party should be Read More
18 Mar 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
Dodging the austerity bullet By Jim Chalmers
Anyone who thinks Australia's Labor Government hasn't got it right on the economy need only look at Britain's woes under the Conservatives. In judging economic policies, it is best to consider Read More
14 Mar 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
Taking a longer view on Australia’s jobs record By Fergus Maguire
The media's coverage of the monthly jobs data too often misses the bigger picture. Regardless of whether the unemployment rate edges up or down from month to month, the fact is Read More
14 Mar 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
Italian Democrats wake up with an electoral hangover By Nick Martin
Italy’s centre-left have won the election, but will they lose the war against austerity and populist challengers? Many hoped an emphatic win in Italy for the Partito Democratico (PD) would cement Read More
13 Mar 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
Christopher Pyne’s Education Values By Jack Cormery
I try not to think about Christopher Pyne, I really do. So-called “wet” Liberals who run a hard-right agenda for the purposes of career advancement are a special breed. They always Read More
11 Mar 2013 in New Progressive Thinking
Andrew Giles & Ryan Batchelor
Andrew Giles is the Federal Labor Member for Scullin in Victoria. Ryan Batchelor is a director of the Chifley Research
Ben Hugosson
Benedict Hugosson is an Organisational Ombudsman for the Swedish Social Democrats, focusing on training and membership development. Benedict has experience
Cameron Clyne
Cameron Clyne is the former CEO of National Australia Bank and now chairman of advisory firm Camel Partners and a
Carol Johnson
Professor Carol Johnson - Carol is an Adjunct Professor of Politics at the University of Adelaide and has written extensively
Catherine King
Catherine King is the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development.
David Coats
David Coats is in Australia as a Visitor at the Chifley Research Centre. He is a research fellow at the
Gabrielle Kuiper
Dr Gabrielle Kuiper has a background in science, sustainability and urban planning. She was previously Senior Adviser, Climate Change, Energy
Emma Maiden
Emma Maiden is the former Assistant Secretary of Unions NSW. She is currently Head of Advocacy for Uniting, leading their
Erin Watt
Erin Watt is the National Secretary of the Labor Environment Action Network. Erin is a National Political Coordinator for United
Jim Chalmers
Jim Chalmers MP is Shadow Treasurer, and the federal Labor Member for Rankin. Prior to his election he was
Jo-anne Schofield
Jo-anne Schofield is the National President of United Workers Union.
Josh Burns
Josh Burns is the federal member for Macnamara in Victoria.
Linda Tirado
Linda Tirado is a completely average American. She also has good rants about how much it sucks to be poor
Lindy Edwards
Dr Lindy Edwards is the Associate Head of School in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University
Rebecca White
Rebecca White, Leader of the Tasmanian Labor Opposition
Terri Butler
Terri Butler is the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water, and the federal Labor Member for Griffith, Queensland.
Tim Kennedy
Tim Kennedy is national secretary of the United Workers Union, organising for secure jobs and a fair Australia.
