Peter Lewis
EMC Director Peter Lewis used to describe himself as ‘spinning for lost causes’, until his campaigns started to work, thanks largely to the political research that underpins his offerings to the Punch. He has worked previously for Unions NSW and helped advise the ACTU on its Workchoices strategy ahead of the 2007 election.
Articles by Peter Lewis
Parental leave: the moment Abbott jumped the shark
Tony Abbott’s foray into progressive social policy has backfired, with his conservative base rejecting has plan to tax big business…... Read more
Home-ground advantage counts in politics
Anyone trying to understand the politics of the federal health takeover purely from a policy perspective is only seeing half…... Read more
Tell us again why we need population growth
The political class is on a collision course with the punters they are elected to represent over the issue of…... Read more
With local candidates, there’s always a snag
Local candidates are the political equivalent of sausages – we might accept they are part of the democratic process, but…... Read more
Greens struggling to grow in heated political climate
It should be a great time to be a Green: a first term Labor Government governing from the centre; the…... Read more
I do not want sexual relations with these people
Barnaby Joyce’s move to clarify he is not in a homoerotic relationship with Tony Abbott is the latest example of…... Read more
Election 2010: It’s the year of the softie
If you are already sure who you are going to vote for at this year’s federal election then consider yourself…... Read more
A Christmas wish-list for the undeserving
Ever wondered what would have happened if Santa forgot to turn up one year? Well Copenhagen may not be quite…... Read more
Left should beware Tony Abbott’s war on wankers
A lot of my comrades on the Left of politics are walking around as if the ascension of Tony Abbott…... Read more
The only beauty contest that Joe Hockey will ever win
After a week when the Liberals took decisive action to reduce their political footprint Joe Hockey is sitting snugly between…... Read more
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