Australian Politics US Style

To say it’s been a big week in politics is an understatement. The deposing of Julia Gillard by her own party and the reinstating of former leader Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister was high drama. A drama that highlights how brutal politics can be.

Much has and will be written about the events of 27 June by pundits more qualified that yours truly. But now with the 43^rd Parliament of Australia now officially closed the unofficial election campaign can begin in earnest. We can expect all sorts of trials and tribulations over the coming weeks but an early trend that is emerging is the excruciating charge toward American style electioneering.

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