Labor Can Learn From Turnbull's Failed Attempt to Govern From the Center
A decade ago, a centrist leader named Malcolm faced global chaos and rising populism. This period offers lessons for contemporary governments navigating similar challenges.
Key takeaways
- Malcolm Turnbull attempted to govern from the center a decade ago.
- His government faced global chaos and a resurgence of populism.
- The period offers lessons for contemporary centrist leaders.
- Divisive forces were prominent during the 2016 political climate.
Ten years after his first column for The Guardian, Peter Lewis reflects on the difficulties faced by centrist governments confronting global turmoil and resurgent populism. In August 2016, then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was attempting to maintain his position amidst widespread chaos and divisive forces.
Lewis draws a parallel between the political climate of 2016 and the present, suggesting that a decade offers sufficient perspective to analyze past events. He frames this reflection as a journey "back to the future" to examine the lessons learned from Turnbull's struggles to govern from a centrist position.
Story by Project Chintan
Related stories
Calcutta High Court: Custodial Interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee Not Needed
