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Michael Easson

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Whitlam’s fall was the high art of political bastardry

On November 11, 1975, the greatness of all the participants traded at a discount. Australian politics became battlefield, theatre, trial and...

10.11.2025 6

Financial Review

Michael Easson

Israelis right to fear a hostile Palestine state

25.09.2025 10

The Australian

Michael Easson

The rise, fall and flailing of Jacinta Price

Every rock she hurled landed like a penny in her enemies’ wishing well. It is some accomplishment to manage to offend just about everybody.

12.09.2025 7

Financial Review

Michael Easson

Recognising Palestine no longer a bridge too far. But conditions apply

It takes both sides to make peace. What Australia demands of the Palestinians is at least as important as what we demand of the Israelis.

04.08.2025 8

Financial Review

Michael Easson

Envoy’s definition won’t conflate antisemitism with criticising Israel

The IHRA definition does no more than recognise that anti-Zionism may or may not be antisemitic in its motivation or effects.

15.07.2025 3

Financial Review

Michael Easson

How Australia can play a crucial role in Gaza’s future

Our nation has a unique opportunity to aid the peace process in the Middle East. But it requires a strategic pivot in its approach to aid funding.

17.01.2025 20

Financial Review

Michael Easson