Michael Gordon
Michael Gordon is the political editor of The Age.
Michael Gordon
From class wars to classroom war: the Gillard battle plan
Michael Gordon Dejected federal Labor MPs have something positive to say to their alienated, disengaged and even hostile constituents.
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The dogs of war replace Canberra's civilised pack
Michael Gordon There was no tougher, more uncompromising fighter on the conservative side of politics, but John Howard was always prided himself on being civil.
Who would be in your (political) team of the century?
Michael Gordon The late John Button had his own strategy for coping with the tedium of Parliament during his years as the government leader in the Senate.
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Can this sporting nation restore its sense of self?
Michael Gordon Two very different snapshots of the country's progress were delivered during an otherwise underwhelming opening week in the Federal Parliament.
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Team Legal goes in to bat for desperate Sri Lankans
Michael Gordon Here's a poser to start a dinner table conversation: Name one Australian institution that has emerged from a year of dismal politics, dashed expectations and revelations of systemic failure with its...
Michael Gordon
Friendship hits a snag in a sea of confusion over boats
Michael Gordon Paris Aristotle and David Manne are good friends. They have been for more than 15 years.
