Pat Leslie

@palesl.bsky.social

Politics researcher at ANU (Australian politics, comparative institutions, quantitative methods). patleslie.net fan: Sheffield United F.C. ⚔️

Australia bucks the global trend by not panicking at polling like this. ON started the term on 5%, and only Samaras is flailing and shouting. Albanese looks as solid as any PM in the last 25 years. It's almost impressive that the establishment response has been virtually non-existent.

Leroy@leroylynch.bsky.social · 2w ago

#Newspoll federal poll. Here is the table graphic as it appears on page 4 of The Australian, 20 July 2026, including primary votes, leader approval ratings, preferred PM, Hanson's performance, ranked first PM. No TPP is given. The poll was of 1238 voters, taken 13-16 July. #auspol

In politics, we’re torn between ideals and practicalities, aspirations and realities, the world as we want it, and as we find it But one day a manifesto comes along that reconciles both in every pledge. A rare moment of clarity and hope

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‘Confederate States of America’ No. ‘Um (surely not…) Child Sexual Abuse’? Nooo. ‘Okayy what about Casual/Sessional Academic’ Closer! ‘Aahhh. How about: Community Strong Australia’? Bingo!