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Peter Brent

Peter Brent writes regularly on politics and polls for Inside Story. He tweets on electoral matters at @mumbletwits.

From the archive Peter Brent 13 October 2016 A critic-turned-employee of the Australian recalls the highs and lows of dealing with Chris Mitchell, editor-in-chief
National affairs Peter Brent 29 September 2016 Short of constitutional change, there’s one way to sort out a dysfunctional Senate – and we got a glimpse during the hung parliament National affairs Peter Brent 13 September 2016 Among the real risks of the marriage equality vote is the possibility it might fail, says Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 30 August 2016 The global financial crisis continues to make governing difficult, writes Peter Brent. No wonder this week’s poll figures aren’t so good for the Coalition National affairs Peter Brent 16 August 2016 Rather than trying to make the Senate more like the lower house, we could do it the other way round, says Peter Brent
National affairs Peter Brent 28 July 2016 The latest turnout figures highlight the need for voting to be accessible, encouraged and voluntary, says Peter Brent
National affairs Peter Brent 14 July 2016 Now that the federal election result is clear, one state stands out, says Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 8 July 2016 We’re starting to see the shape of the next parliament more clearly, says Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 6 July 2016 The nail-bitingly long count has given Coalition dissidents plenty of time to snipe, writes Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 2 July 2016 There’s still plenty of uncertainty in the details, but Peter Brent takes a punt on the House of Representatives numbers
National affairs Peter Brent 21 June 2016 Peter Brent goes the full gamut, from porkies to whoppers
National affairs Peter Brent 16 June 2016 Announcables are at the heart of Labor’s strategy, says Peter Brent. That doesn’t bode well National affairs Peter Brent 9 June 2016 New figures show a significant rise in the proportion of Australians enrolled to vote. Peter Brent looks at how and why National affairs Peter Brent 30 May 2016 The national election pendulum might swing Labor’s way, but it’s in the states that the seats will be won, writes Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 23 May 2016 Shifts in approval ratings always set commentators buzzing, writes Peter Brent. What they mean is another thing altogether
National affairs Peter Brent 19 May 2016 Hot-button doesn’t necessarily equal vote-winner, says Peter Brent. The question is why the Coalition distracts itself from its core message
National affairs Peter Brent 12 May 2016 There are seven reasons why the Coalition might think things are going well, writes Peter Brent. But the same goes for Labor National affairs Peter Brent 5 May 2016 Some treasurers find themselves in the right place at the right time, says Peter Brent. Others aren’t so lucky National affairs Peter Brent 28 April 2016 By taking the initiative on the dreaded three-letter word, Labor has scored an important win, argues Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 20 April 2016 In the battle to write history as it unfolds, too much notice is being taken of shifts in the polls, writes Peter Brent
National affairs Peter Brent 13 April 2016 Kevin Rudd’s fate is a cautionary tale for an announcement-prone Malcolm Turnbull, writes Peter Brent
National affairs Peter Brent 5 April 2016 A bad Newspoll result suggests that Malcolm Turnbull has provoked the economic anxieties of the electorate, says Peter Brent. The question is: why? National affairs Peter Brent 22 March 2016 The PM knows that voters have a simple question in mind when they enter the polling booth, writes Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 11 March 2016 Tony Windsor’s online supporters couldn’t be more different from the people he needs to vote for him, writes Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 3 March 2016 The government’s voting legislation has been significantly improved, writes Peter Brent. But that doesn’t mean we know how it will work in practice
National affairs Peter Brent 22 February 2016 Ipsos and Newspoll have brought bad news for the government, writes Peter Brent. But both parties would be wise to stay calm
National affairs Peter Brent 17 February 2016 The rise of the Nationals’ best-known MP is likely to end in tears, writes Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 4 February 2016 Paul Keating might yearn to relive his version of political history, but we don’t need to encourage him, writes Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 17 January 2016 There’s a way to recognise Indigenous Australians that bypasses our cantankerous founding document, says Peter Brent National affairs Peter Brent 15 December 2015 Tony Abbott’s transition is proving difficult for everyone, writes Peter Brent