Ten structural signals shaping Australian politics after the 2025 federal election The 2025 Australian Election Study (AES) provides the deepest view yet of the forces shaping Australian political behaviour. Beyond headline results about leader popularity, the study points to long-term trends in how voters think about government, economic stress, social issues, party identity and institutional […]

As Australia headed into Christmas 12 months ago, the political consensus was that the Albanese Government was in trouble, and would likely fall into a minority position at the upcoming election. Jump forward just five months, and Albo enjoyed one of the most stunning electoral victories in our nation’s history.  The magnitude of Labor’s win caught […]

As we head into summer, the Ashes will once again become the soundtrack of the nation. Test cricket has always been one of Australia’s great pastimes, but the game also offers lessons that reach far beyond the boundary. Politics and business, whether you like it or not, operate on many of the same principles. Success […]

The sounds of summer have arrived, Christmas is fast approaching, and the second test is underway at the Gabba. If there’s one thing that unifies the country, it’s cricket against our traditional foe, the English.  However, the unity of purpose on the pitch is certainly not the case in our parliaments, and the summer recess […]

Australia is at an unusual crossroads in its media landscape. Social media has now officially overtaken news websites as the primary source of news for many Australians, particularly younger audiences. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are now where breaking news, public debate and cultural commentary are taking place and shape. At the same time, […]

In today’s media circus, true audacity has been hijacked and reduced to cheap stunts and viral theatrics.  Last month, Sky News Australia aired a segment where a guest draped himself in bacon claiming it would “protect him from terrorists.” The network later apologised and removed the footage, but not before the clip went viral, racking […]

November 2025 delivered the clearest indication yet that Australian politics remains volatile despite the Albanese Government’s commanding 94-seat majority. While media coverage fixates on the Coalition’s tensions and energy policy, the government operates with acute awareness that its majority rests on a historically low primary vote and an increasingly transactional electorate. The urgency driving bills […]

As we move into 2026, the political landscape in Queensland is entering a new, more focused phase. Premier David Crisafulli’s LNP Government has wrapped up the honeymoon period afforded new governments, and pressure is now building on two fronts: the need to deliver on ambitious reform promises, and the looming resurgence of a Labor Opposition […]

Clients and friends, I’m pleased to share some exciting news about a recent acquisition by the SAS Group which significantly enhances our service offering and capability.  We have acquired the highly respected corporate advisory group Cole Lawson Communications, along with its subsidiary branding and marketing agencies Ruby6 and We Are Brooklyn. Firstly, a quick disclaimer – I was one […]