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Georgina Downer

Georgina Downer

The Australian

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Victoria’s byelection shows we need two-party system more than ever

Minor parties and independents lack the experience and ability to govern when it comes to serious policy issues facing Australia.

10.02.2025 5

Financial Review

Georgina Downer

Can hard times change the teal tide for Dutton?

It would be foolish to write off the opposition leader’s values-based election pitch. Economic conditions might hit home in the post-material seats...

14.01.2025 6

Financial Review

Georgina Downer

Three lessons for Liberals to win in Victoria

New state party leader Brad Battin must offer a clear alternative to Labor’s high-tax, high-debt governance.

01.01.2025 5

Financial Review

Georgina Downer

Albanese must lead like Labor heroes Evatt and Hawke on antisemitism

When Australia’s Jewish community has been under threat, strong prime ministers have stepped up to offer support and reassurance. Today, that sense...

11.12.2024 5

Financial Review

Georgina Downer

Neither side of politics shares Menzies’ vision for higher education

Instead of Labor and the Coalition blaming international students for housing shortages, they should reimagine our universities as engines of...

25.11.2024 1

Financial Review

Georgina Downer

How toxic talk turns too easily to assassin’s bullets

A more centrist political culture doesn’t make Australia immune to the language that has inflamed American politics in recent times,...

17.07.2024 3

Financial Review

Georgina Downer