The demonisation continues

Michael Gordon The kindest thing that can be said of Scott Morrison's call for a freeze on the release of asylum seekers into the community on bridging visas is that it is a massive overreaction.

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.

Michael Gordon

The trouble with Labor's new-look Nauru solution

Michael Gordon If the comparison is with the early days of John Howard's Pacific Solution, the transfer of the first plane-load of asylum seekers to Nauru yesterday was a qualified success.

Michael Gordon

Sound-bite diplomacy no solution to asylum seeker quandary

Michael Gordon There is a simple way to end the impasse on asylum seeker policy, but Tony Abbott and his immigration spokesman refuse to embrace it. Why?

Michael Gordon

Let Games begin, for relief from the political hurdles

Michael Gordon Rewind four years. Popular Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd addresses a reception for the national team.

Michael Gordon

A change of tide, but boats squabbling hits a low ebb

Michael Gordon You may not have noticed it, but there has been a tactical shift in the long-running asylum seeker blame game between Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard.