Mark Sawyer

Mark Sawyer is a journalist with extensive experience in print and digital media in Sydney, Melbourne and rural Australia.
Response to Zali Steggall on preferences issue

Response to Zali Steggall on preferences issue

Independent MP Zali Steggall has responded to an article in MWM on independent preferences. We respond.
Cusack puts a curse on Morrison

Cusack puts a curse on Morrison

The Prime Minister must be getting to the point where he could paper his wall, probably the one in the smallest ...
Scott, Anthony, or other? Who will the independents support?

Scott, Anthony, or other? Who will the independents support?

The politics of a cliffhanger. The independents may have the final say in deciding who takes government in the ...
Nice little parachutes

Nice little parachutes

On the eve of the election the Morrison government has made a raft of appointments to government bodies.
Testing times in Tassie

Testing times in Tassie

Liberal Peter Gutwein quit on Monday after two years as Premier. Citing family reasons, Gutwein was described by ...
Morrison, Towke and the 2007 battle for Cook

Morrison, Towke and the 2007 battle for Cook

Scott Morrison is accused of playing the race card to beat Michael Towke for Liberal preselection in the seat of ...
Zelensky reminds us of the power of words

Zelensky reminds us of the power of words

Parliament was on its best behaviour listening to Ukrainian President Zelensky
Sizzling spendathon: politics beats priorities on infrastructure

Sizzling spendathon: politics beats priorities on infrastructure

A bonanza awaits you if you live in an electorate the Morrison government h
Don’t tell Mr Menzies: how Victoria became the progressive jewel in the national crown

Don’t tell Mr Menzies: how Victoria became the progressive jewel in the national crown

Once upon a time Victoria was a byword for conservatism. Then it raised a Cain. Before you could say wine bars and ...
Greens and climate independents: is the Australian political ecosystem big enough for both?

Greens and climate independents: is the Australian political ecosystem big enough for both?

The Australian Greens had the environmental vote sewn up. But the 2022 election may be the one where the tide went ...
Submit or be screened out: ABC makes us sign away our souls

Submit or be screened out: ABC makes us sign away our souls

Why would the ABC put barriers like a log-in in the way of Australians' enjoyment of its cultural treasure house? ...
The Warnie Paradox: Australian cricket was on the wane, then along came Shane

The Warnie Paradox: Australian cricket was on the wane, then along came Shane

There was something epic about Shane Warne's life, and even its sad, hugely premature end. Cricket will not see ...
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