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Dutton harbours dreams of Kirribilli, but Australians never liked a Sydney bias

In framing their Constitution, the Australian people rejected Sydney as the federal capital. Perhaps Peter Dutton needs a refresher.

07.04.2025 4

WA Today

Helen Irving

Dutton harbours dreams of Kirribilli, but Australians never liked a Sydney bias

Dutton harbours dreams of Kirribilli, but Australians never liked a Sydney bias

In framing their Constitution, the Australian people rejected Sydney as the federal capital. Perhaps Peter Dutton needs a refresher.

07.04.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Helen Irving

Dutton harbours dreams of Kirribilli, but Australians never liked a Sydney bias

Dutton harbours dreams of Kirribilli, but Australians never liked a Sydney bias

In framing their Constitution, the Australian people rejected Sydney as the federal capital. Perhaps Peter Dutton needs a refresher.

07.04.2025 6

The Age

Helen Irving

Dutton harbours dreams of Kirribilli, but Australians never liked a Sydney bias

Dutton harbours dreams of Kirribilli, but Australians never liked a Sydney bias

In framing their Constitution, the Australian people rejected Sydney as the federal capital. Perhaps Peter Dutton needs a refresher.

07.04.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Helen Irving

The fuss about Lidia Thorpe mispronouncing a word distracts from a more important question

By shouting at King Charles and in the ensuing confusion over whether she had genuinely sworn allegiance to the Queen’s “heirs” and successors,...

25.10.2024 3

The Guardian

Helen Irving

Why are Australians so reluctant to change our constitution?

The proposal for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament was the first attempt to add Indigenous recognition to the Australian Constitution. Despite what...

04.09.2024 3

The Conversation

Helen Irving