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Was the Hawke government really the ‘gold standard’ for reform?

Journalism is sometimes called the first draft of history. Near contemporary works, such as the University of Canberra’s long running series of books on Australian governments, going back to the Hawke government (1983-1991), might be viewed as the second draft.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: historian Frank Bongiorno on dramatic shifts in how elections are fought and won

This election has been lacklustre, without the touch of excitement of some past campaigns. Through the decades, campaigning has changed dramatically, adopting new techniques and technologies. This time, we’ve seen politicians try to jump onto viral podcasts.

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This anniversary wasn’t meant to be easy: Malcolm Fraser and the modern Liberal Party

Fifty years ago, Liberal MPs chose Malcolm Fraser as their leader. Eight months later, he led them into power in extraordinary – some might say reprehensible – circumstances. He governed for seven and a half years, and remains our fourth-longest serving prime minister.

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Unfriendly fire: famous fights and sledges between Australian politicians supposedly on the same side

Faction v faction or just a personality clash, some of Auspol’s most unforgettable spats have been between members of the same party

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Daughter's agony as man accused of dad's murder is cleared on 'insanity' grounds

Andrew Peacock was acquitted of murdering Lee Santos in Cullercoats after jury heard he stabbed him to death after suffering epileptic fit, which left him unaware of what he was doing

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Man found not guilty of murdering a grandad in Cullercoats by reason of insanity

Andrew Peacock killed Lee Santos by stabbing him at least 59 times but was suffering from "confusion, amnesia and temporary paranoid psychosis" as a result of an epileptic fit at the time

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Man to stand trial accused of murdering 'loving' grandad in Cullercoats

Andrew Peacock will stand trial accused of murdering Lee Santos at Newcastle Crown Court

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Former Liberal Party leader Andrew Peacock farewelled at state memorial service

Former Liberal Party leader Andrew Peacock, who was defeated by Bob Hawke at the 1984 and 1990 federal elections, is farewelled at a memorial service almost a year after his death.

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Victoria’s ‘code brown’ to end; WA records second Covid death – as it happened

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Andrew Peacock farewelled at state service

A state memorial service for former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock is under way in Melbourne.

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