Mark Kenny
Mark Kenny has been Political Editor of The Advertiser since 2006 after several years at the ABC having worked in both radio and television. He is a director of the National Press Club, a member of the Federal Press Gallery committee, and a member of the House Howlers - the satirical press gallery choir. He regularly appears as a political commentator on Sky’s Agenda program, Ten’s Meet the Press, and numerous radio programs around the country.
Articles by Mark Kenny
Abbott slams Rudd team’s robotic lipservice
FORMAL acknowledgement of the first Australians as the original owners of the land is now de rigueur for Rudd Government…... Read more
How the health overhaul became a big stink over tax
IT’S not just that Health Minister, Nicola Roxon has acknowledged that taxes may need to increase to fund Labor’s health…... Read more
Espionage and terrorism give Rudd some insulation
“That’s not insulation, THIS is insulation,” a Canberra insider quipped in mock Paul Hogan at news of Australian involvement in…... Read more
10 things Rudd can do to get his mojo back
IT may have been more advertising genius than substance but Kevin 07 was a political juggernaut and it rolled right…... Read more
Red head to blue rinse, Gillard’s evolution
WHEN calls came in the lead-up to Australia Day to remove the British ensign from our flag, the idea was…... Read more
Three in 100 Aussies can destroy Kevin Rudd
Kevin Rudd says it would take only two or three out of every hundred voters to change their minds for…... Read more
The end of Kevin 747
Summer’s not over yet but those of us lucky enough to have secured a decent break over Christmas/New Year are…... Read more
Abbott’s leg spin to Rudd’s middle of the road
LOVERS of test cricket know the best thing about the five day game is its potential to ebb and flow.…... Read more
The parallel universe that was Canberra this week
In the wash-up from a tumultuous couple of weeks in Canberra, a lot of things have been turned on their…... Read more
Labor’s plan to let Abbott sweat it out over summer
Kevin Rudd will give Tony Abbott one last chance to vote for an emissions trading scheme or face a possible…... Read more
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