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Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has sensationally accused Scott Morrison of “showboating” with his recent wartime visit to Israel.

This weekend marks the 300th anniversary of what we now regard as the first prime minister. It began in Britain, where Robert Walpole served for 21 years, the longest democratic tenure in the world.   Guest ALSO Robert Menzies held office in Australia for 18 years. Unlike many modern leaders he resigned on his own terms, a political rarity. So what distinguishes a good prime minister from a bad one? Has the job become impossible? Guest Scott Prasser, author of Robert Menzies: Man or Myth,...

Download 26.64 MB Global disasters can require deeper government intervention in the economy and society. Could some of the measures taken during the pandemic, remain in place after it passes? And what does it mean for liberalism? Guest David Kemp, former professor of politics at Monash University, vice-chancellor’s fellow at the University of Melbourne, federal Liberal MP from 1990 to 2004 and a cabinet minister in the Howard government. Author of ALSO Do Harry and Meghan have a point abou...

Power makes people more likely to lie, to cheat, to swear at work, experts say Posted SatSaturday 20 updated SunSunday 21 Power can corrupt almost anyone, says social psychologist Dacher Keltner. ( Print text only You cant see or smell power. But with enough practice, its easy to recognise who has it and who doesnt — especially when youre the one without it. Social psychologist Professor Dacher Keltner, from the University of California, Berkley, has talked to thousands of people about power...

A decade ago, the Arab Spring promised to end dictatorship and bring self-government to people across the Middle East. Yet it mostly led to either renewed dictatorship, civil war, extremist terror, or all three. Also; after five decades of military dictatorship came to an end in Myanmar, the armed forces there retained a significant hold on power. After being trounced in last November’s election, the military leaders became even more unhappy, hence the recent coup.