“The Australian sees itself not as a mere newspaper, but as a player in the game of national politics, calling upon the vast resources of the Murdoch empire and the millions of words it has available to it to try to make and unmake governments.”
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Robert Manne
Robert Manne (born October 31, 1947) is a prominent Australian political scientist, historian, and public intellectual. He served as a professor of politics at La Trobe University for many years and is known for his incisive analyses of Australian politics, history, and human rights issues. Manne is a regular contributor to The Monthly magazine and previously served as its editor. His research covers Australian political history, race relations, refugee policy, and the role of intellectuals in public life. He is widely respected for his critical insights and independent stance on social issues. His works, such as Left, Right, and Australian Politics, have significantly influenced contemporary Australian thought. more
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Source: Annual reports on education (ed. by mrs. M. Mann).