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Rise of far-right reveals major 'working class' error

Class has always mattered, and now social democratic parties that sprung from a working class — including the Australian Labor Party – are finding...

09.06.2026 20

The New Daily

David Peetz

Politicians have long misunderstood the ‘working class’. The rise of the far right shows how mistaken they have been

Class has always mattered, and now labour parties around the world are finding out why.

05.06.2026 20

The Conversation

David Peetz

Want to lift productivity? Let's start with bosses

19.08.2025 10

The New Daily

David Peetz

Sherlock Holmes investigates the wages explosion that never was

12.04.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

David Peetz

Yes, government influences wages – but not just in the way you might think

Obviously, the government can’t set wages directly. But research shows recent policies that have increased worker power are associated with strong...

10.04.2025 20

The Conversation

David Peetz