Richard Denniss of the Australia Institute argues convincingly that Albanese's centrist approach keeps sliding to the right. Sen Kelly also argues against the mediocrity of Albo's search for consensus. With the Coal-ition. www.quarterlyessay.com.au

The system seems designed to not enable Independents and the #duopoly are trying their best to make it even harder for them. They realise what a threat it is to them. The first wave took Liberal seats, the next is aiming at Labor.

In what way don't Community Independents and Greens fill the void? Why do we need another party? Perhaps the days of parties are over?