Denise McHugh

Denise writes that somewhere along the way, the phrase public servant became a put-down. It’s time to reclaim it.

Denise writes that protecting our democracy means defending not only free speech, but also the place of evidence in our public life.

Denise writes that what she witnessed in the national Australian Labor Party conference was the opposite of the slogans and outrage we see so often. It was the serious party we deserve.

Denise writes that the people of New England once expected their federal representative to command respect through judgement, preparation and substance. Today, too often, headlines have replaced homework.

Denise says the essentials of every day life have both been increasingly privatised, and are the things which have become considerably more expensive.

Denise says the gambling reforms voted on at the NSW Labor Conference on the weekend felt different.

Denise asks what is the legacy of Pelican Pauline?

Denise writes that Pauline Hanson may have promised common sense, but did not deliver any at her Press Club appearance.

Denise writes that for years, politicians, economists and media commentators have demanded bold tax reform. The outrage only began when someone finally proposed it.