Barnaby Joyce's return, and John Anderson's loss, is symbolic of a political culture gone awry
- Written by Gregory Melleuish, Professor, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong
Two former National Party leaders attempted to reignite their political careers in the past few days. John Anderson, leader from 1999 to 2005, was unsuccessful in his attempt to secure Senate pre-selection for New South Wales. In recent times Anderson has garnered considerable respect for his role in Australian public intellectual life with his...
