George Megalogenis
George Megalogenis is a journalist, political commentator and author.
- Opinion
- Liberal Party
Numbers to horrify all Libs: Labor can win a parliamentary vote on female MPs alone
There are 43 Coalition MPs and 50 female Labor members sitting opposite them. You do the maths.
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- Racism
Until the Libs listen to this silent and diverse majority, they will struggle to win
There is no credible path to majority government for a Liberal-led coalition that ignores new Australians. The numbers don’t lie.
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When trust goes bust: how we bind during a crisis and break in the aftermath
Australians back their governments at times of national peril, then dump them when it’s over. Who will they blame in 2025?
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- Opinion
- Voice to parliament
Why Peter Dutton might have wrecker’s remorse
The Liberals need to reclaim city seats to win government, but many of these constituencies support the Voice and are unlikely to forgive the opposition leader if the referendum is defeated.
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- Opinion
- The National Interest
Gen Next gaining the upper hand in arm wrestle between young and old
As younger Australians in cities increasingly decide who governs, they will earn the right politically to also decide what taxes they pay and what services they fund.
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- Opinion
- FIFA Women's World Cup
Matildas are the moment the AFL and NRL have been dreading
The Melbourne-Sydney rivalry has been broken by a football both sides can agree on.
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- Opinion
- Australian economy
If the US or China falter, the average Australian will pick up the bill
The GST is no longer collecting enough tax to see us through a global recession. Australians’ personal income taxes will have to rise.
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- Opinion
- Political leadership
Our political swamp will not be cleansed by the disgracing of Morrison
Politicians on all sides, public servants and even the press gallery will be making a grievous mistake if they expect Morrison’s eventual departure will stop the rot.
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- Opinion
- Political leadership
Dutton the wrecker risks self-demolition
The opposition leader’s unwavering strategy is to hurt Labor. If it doesn’t work, he might add injury to an already marginalised Coalition.
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- Opinion
- Australian economy
The risk is real, but it’s not a recession we have to have
The federation rule of economic crisis is about to be sorely tested, again.
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