The ‘lie’ at the heart of Labor’s carbon tax has assumed legendary status. Never mind that the realities of the supposed falsehood are highly contestable – Labor’s carbon pricing scheme is arguably not a tax at all – “there will be no carbon tax under the government I lead” has become the iconic political lie of our times. Read more

Q. Although Australia’s economy is doing very well, according to opinion polls the Government is very unpopular. What do you think is the main reason for this? *   Total Vote Labor Vote […] Read more

Q.  Which of the following describe your opinion of the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard?   5 Jul 10 4 Oct 10 7 Feb 11 27 Jun 11 2 Apr 12 Difference Intelligent […] Read more

Q.  Which of the following describe your opinion of the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott?     5 Jul 10 4 Oct 10 7 Feb 11 27 Jun 11 2 Apr 12 Change […] Read more

  Julia Gillard Tony Abbott Difference Intelligent 61% 56% +5% Hard-working 65% 68% -3% A capable leader 38% 41% -3% Arrogant 53% 61% -8% Out of touch with ordinary people 65% 54% […] Read more

John Hepburn talks about Greenpeace’s campaign to empower communities to take on the mining giants. Read more

It’s only months until a price on carbon takes affect so here are some clues from the polling to help Labor though the difficult times ahead Read more

As Labor attempts to re-unite after its very public family spat there is one more piece of dirty linen that needs to be aired – the self-imposed strait-jacket that is the government’s pledge to bring the budget into surplus by 2012. Read more