As the first post in this blog, I would like to 'set the stage', to define the context of where I'm coming from and the world of Australian politics as it is today.
Julia Gillard has been in power for just over a year after replacing Kevin Rudd with Brutus inspired precision. She defended her position at the last election, but only thanks to the support of three of four lower house independents. It also saw the rise of the Greens, who have just taken the balance of power in the senate.
