Although the Abbott government has been in office for less than a month, there are clear signs that this is a government which will move quickly and methodically to implement its program for Australia. Almost all of Mr Abbott’s decisions have been criticised by the left and sections of the media; but he has proceeded…
The overwhelming victory for Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats in Germany was a reflection of the people’s desire for strong, responsible and stable leadership in the wake of the euro crisis. Under Merkel’s leadership, Germany has emerged almost unscathed from the financial crisis which brought Greece, Ireland, Spain and Portugal to their knees, and deeply affected other countries in the eurozone. Angela Merkel has led the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since 2000, and is now arguably the most powerful politician in Western Europe. The Christian Democrats and their allies, the Christian Social Union (CSU) in Bavaria, together won 41.5 per cent…
GetUp! is an Australian online left-wing activist group. It claims to be “an independent, grass-roots community advocacy organisation which aims to build a more progressive Australia by giving everyday Australians the opportunity to get involved and hold politicians accountable on important issues”. According to its website, “Since its inception seven years ago, the GetUp! community has grown to include over half a million members who are not afraid to stand up and have their say about important progressive political issues, helping shape the direction of Australian politics.” Former GetUp! director and Greens candidate Simon Sheikh, right, with Greens leader Christine…
In his victory speech on election night, Tony Abbott said, “From today I declare that Australia is under new management and that Australia is once more open for business … A few days later, at the first meeting of Coalition MPs and senators, he said, “Our task is to give … better government that the…
