Pandanus Petter
@pandanuspetter.bsky.social
Post-doctoral Research Fellow at ANU's School of Politics and IR. Scholar and a rogue. I research Australian Politics, Representation and Public Policy. Working on Australian federal government popularity and responsiveness and the idea of 'the fair go'.
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Fairness and Belonging: Public Attitudes Towards Migration and Symbolic Boundaries
In Australia, ideals of fairness, merit, and inclusion are said to be reflected in national identity through the concept of the fair go. While the fair go embodies the right to fair opportunities for....
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It's thrilled city population me today because Juliet Pietsch, @cosmohoward.bsky.social & I's latest Fair Go work is out now. Interested in what Aussies think Fair Go means & whether those beliefs explain attitudes to the inclusion of migrants? Check it out!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
It's thrilled city population me today because Juliet Pietsch, @cosmohoward.bsky.social & I's latest Fair Go work is out now. Interested in what Aussies think Fair Go means & whether those beliefs explain attitudes to the inclusion of migrants? Check it out!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Fairness and Belonging: Public Attitudes Towards Migration and Symbolic Boundaries
In Australia, ideals of fairness, merit, and inclusion are said to be reflected in national identity through the concept of the fair go. While the fair go embodies the right to fair opportunities for....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
It's thrilled city population me today because Juliet Pietsch, @cosmohoward.bsky.social & I's latest Fair Go work is out now. Interested in what Aussies think Fair Go means & whether those beliefs explain attitudes to the inclusion of migrants? Check it out!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Fascinating stuff from @bspiesbutcher.bsky.social and the gang - check it out!
What do voters think about the housing crisis? Just out in @aunz.theconversation.com our piece (w @shaunwilson.bsky.social @alistairsisson.bsky.social Kristian Ruming and Adam Stebbing) for MQ's Housing and Urban Research Centre exploring #Housing attitudes
theconversation.com/most-austral...
theconversation.com/most-austral...
Most Australians agree there’s a housing crisis. But they differ on what’s causing it – and how to fix it
New research shows older voters believe immigration is crunching housing supply, while young voters blame high interest rates and low wage growth.
theconversation.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Fascinating stuff from @bspiesbutcher.bsky.social and the gang - check it out!
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The 1st publication from the 2025 Cooperative Election survey was launched yesterday
prepared by the Macquarie Housing & Urban Research Centre, this report explores perceptions of housing affordability and perceived solutions
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prepared by the Macquarie Housing & Urban Research Centre, this report explores perceptions of housing affordability and perceived solutions
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October 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The 1st publication from the 2025 Cooperative Election survey was launched yesterday
prepared by the Macquarie Housing & Urban Research Centre, this report explores perceptions of housing affordability and perceived solutions
(thread)
prepared by the Macquarie Housing & Urban Research Centre, this report explores perceptions of housing affordability and perceived solutions
(thread)
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How did #Housing shape the 2025 #auspol Election? Come to our free webinar.
We analyse new data to see how generation, tenure and voting shape housing politics
With @emmabaker.bsky.social @shaunratcliff.bsky.social and @everybodyshome.bsky.social Maiy Azize
events.humanitix.com/webinar-on-h...
We analyse new data to see how generation, tenure and voting shape housing politics
With @emmabaker.bsky.social @shaunratcliff.bsky.social and @everybodyshome.bsky.social Maiy Azize
events.humanitix.com/webinar-on-h...
Housing and the 2025 Federal Election: Between Crisis and Inertia
Join our free webinar for key insights into housing and politics—ideal for researchers, students, and policymakers tackling Australia's housing crisis.
events.humanitix.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
How did #Housing shape the 2025 #auspol Election? Come to our free webinar.
We analyse new data to see how generation, tenure and voting shape housing politics
With @emmabaker.bsky.social @shaunratcliff.bsky.social and @everybodyshome.bsky.social Maiy Azize
events.humanitix.com/webinar-on-h...
We analyse new data to see how generation, tenure and voting shape housing politics
With @emmabaker.bsky.social @shaunratcliff.bsky.social and @everybodyshome.bsky.social Maiy Azize
events.humanitix.com/webinar-on-h...
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Now that the Deloitte report, about the government's unlawful administration of mutual obligations, is making international headlines, it's worth looking at what's actually in it (apart from AI slop) and WHY it was actually commissioned
A thread👇
A thread👇
October 9, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Now that the Deloitte report, about the government's unlawful administration of mutual obligations, is making international headlines, it's worth looking at what's actually in it (apart from AI slop) and WHY it was actually commissioned
A thread👇
A thread👇
Interested in MPs' constituency work and how well suited it might be to crisis leadership during disasters like floods, fires and pandemics? I am chuffed to have my new paper out now in Parliamentary Affairs to help answer these questions. Check it out!
academic.oup.com/pa/article/d...
academic.oup.com/pa/article/d...
Constituency representation as crisis leadership: Understanding the potential of policy, service, and symbolic connection-building in response to disasters
Abstract. In this paper, I investigate how Members of Parliaments’ (MPs) performance of the important job of connecting constituents to the representative
academic.oup.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Interested in MPs' constituency work and how well suited it might be to crisis leadership during disasters like floods, fires and pandemics? I am chuffed to have my new paper out now in Parliamentary Affairs to help answer these questions. Check it out!
academic.oup.com/pa/article/d...
academic.oup.com/pa/article/d...
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How do democracies respond to extremist attacks? Selen A Ercan, Jordan McSwiney, Emily Beausoleil, Claire Fitzpatrick & @andreafelicetti.bsky.social explore 2 approaches to resilience- ‘bouncing back’ & deepening democracy. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/I5TbA9U
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
How do democracies respond to extremist attacks? Selen A Ercan, Jordan McSwiney, Emily Beausoleil, Claire Fitzpatrick & @andreafelicetti.bsky.social explore 2 approaches to resilience- ‘bouncing back’ & deepening democracy. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/I5TbA9U
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com
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How do the Teals actually vote in parliament? Do they resemble a party in this way? @palesl.bsky.social has the answers in this new research note in @ausjpolsci.bsky.social @auspsa.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The parliamentary voting behaviour of ‘teal’ independent MPs
I examine the voting behaviour of ‘teal’ independent MPs in Australia’s 47th Parliament, addressing ongoing debates about whether these MPs function as effectively as a cohesive party. Using data f...
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August 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
How do the Teals actually vote in parliament? Do they resemble a party in this way? @palesl.bsky.social has the answers in this new research note in @ausjpolsci.bsky.social @auspsa.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Had the pleasure of reviewing Civic Engagement in Australian Democracy for the AJPH. Excellent chapters on compulsory and early voting, the Voice referendum and the role of the public, judges and NGOs in democracy - check it out! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Had the pleasure of reviewing Civic Engagement in Australian Democracy for the AJPH. Excellent chapters on compulsory and early voting, the Voice referendum and the role of the public, judges and NGOs in democracy - check it out! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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How do politicians talk about housing, and does it impact policy?
#ICYMI Political scientists @markriboldi.bsky.social & @pandanuspetter.bsky.social join @marijataflaga.bsky.social to discuss housing policy, safety nets and the fair go.
#AUListen 🎧 #DemocracySausage ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...
#ICYMI Political scientists @markriboldi.bsky.social & @pandanuspetter.bsky.social join @marijataflaga.bsky.social to discuss housing policy, safety nets and the fair go.
#AUListen 🎧 #DemocracySausage ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...
Democracy Sausage Episode: Safety nets below and a roof above
Political scientists Mark Riboldi and Pandanus Petter join Democracy Sausage to discuss housing policy, safety nets and the fair go. How do politicians talk about housing, and does it impact policy? W...
ausi.anu.edu.au
July 31, 2025 at 5:34 AM
How do politicians talk about housing, and does it impact policy?
#ICYMI Political scientists @markriboldi.bsky.social & @pandanuspetter.bsky.social join @marijataflaga.bsky.social to discuss housing policy, safety nets and the fair go.
#AUListen 🎧 #DemocracySausage ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...
#ICYMI Political scientists @markriboldi.bsky.social & @pandanuspetter.bsky.social join @marijataflaga.bsky.social to discuss housing policy, safety nets and the fair go.
#AUListen 🎧 #DemocracySausage ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...
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New Closing the Gap data show Australia is on track to meet just four targets, while another four are getting worse. It’s time for a new approach.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/progres...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/progres...
July 31, 2025 at 12:25 AM
New Closing the Gap data show Australia is on track to meet just four targets, while another four are getting worse. It’s time for a new approach.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/progres...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/progres...
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New article & 1st from my PhD! Is there a rel’ship between letters from the public to the Prime Minister & topics of speeches. I find evidence of deliberate, systemic non-responsiveness. The PM knowingly ignored this form of public opinion. @govandopp.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1017/gov....
doi.org/10.1017/gov....
Responsiveness to the Public Opinion Expressed in Letters to Political Leaders: Insights from Australia | Government and Opposition | Cambridge Core
Responsiveness to the Public Opinion Expressed in Letters to Political Leaders: Insights from Australia
doi.org
July 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
New article & 1st from my PhD! Is there a rel’ship between letters from the public to the Prime Minister & topics of speeches. I find evidence of deliberate, systemic non-responsiveness. The PM knowingly ignored this form of public opinion. @govandopp.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1017/gov....
doi.org/10.1017/gov....
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The latest from me in @aunz.theconversation.com theconversation.com/the-greens-e...
The Greens’ expulsion of a co-founder is unlikely to jeopardise the party’s future
The expulsion of co-founder Drew Hutton shows transgender rights and safety are not negotiable for the party.
theconversation.com
July 29, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The latest from me in @aunz.theconversation.com theconversation.com/the-greens-e...
@marijataflaga.bsky.social @markriboldi.bsky.social and I have a chat about UBIs & crisis thinking in housing and social welfare policy. I haven't listened, so if I say anything regrettable just know I've grown and changed since back then (yesterday). 😱🏠💰🗣️
reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/...
reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/...
Democracy Sausage: Safety nets below and a roof above
Political scientists Mark Riboldi and Pandanus Petter join Democracy Sausage to discuss housing policy, safety nets and the fair go.
reporter.anu.edu.au
July 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
@marijataflaga.bsky.social @markriboldi.bsky.social and I have a chat about UBIs & crisis thinking in housing and social welfare policy. I haven't listened, so if I say anything regrettable just know I've grown and changed since back then (yesterday). 😱🏠💰🗣️
reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/...
reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/...
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Pol comm; representation; & leg affairs scholars! Check out UKMP Inbox - a database of UK MP's enewsletters. Builds on @dcinbox.bsky.social and canberrainbox.com.au.
@ecpr-polcom.bsky.social @psa-parliaments.bsky.social @psaexecpolitics.bsky.social @psaepop.bsky.social @psabcpe.bsky.social
@ecpr-polcom.bsky.social @psa-parliaments.bsky.social @psaexecpolitics.bsky.social @psaepop.bsky.social @psabcpe.bsky.social
Introducing The UK MP Inbox: a public database of email newsletters written by UK Members of Parliament.
To read more about the Inbox, I wrote a blog post discussing these data and some potential use cases for social scientists and researchers:
adamlozer.github.io/blog/posts/2...
#polisky
To read more about the Inbox, I wrote a blog post discussing these data and some potential use cases for social scientists and researchers:
adamlozer.github.io/blog/posts/2...
#polisky
Adam L. Ozer, Ph.D. - The UK MP Inbox
adamlozer.github.io
July 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Pol comm; representation; & leg affairs scholars! Check out UKMP Inbox - a database of UK MP's enewsletters. Builds on @dcinbox.bsky.social and canberrainbox.com.au.
@ecpr-polcom.bsky.social @psa-parliaments.bsky.social @psaexecpolitics.bsky.social @psaepop.bsky.social @psabcpe.bsky.social
@ecpr-polcom.bsky.social @psa-parliaments.bsky.social @psaexecpolitics.bsky.social @psaepop.bsky.social @psabcpe.bsky.social
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We know the Albanese government won by a landslide in the 2025, but does this mean that Albo's model of 'consensus politics' is the way to go? @emilyrosefoley.bsky.social
& Rob Manwaring dig in on 'consensus politics' in contemporary social-democratic politics www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
& Rob Manwaring dig in on 'consensus politics' in contemporary social-democratic politics www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Recalibrating labour-capital relations: a typology of consensus politics under the Albanese Labor Government
This article examines the Albanese Labor Government's adoption of ‘consensus politics’ as a governing strategy, drawing comparisons with the corporatist approaches of previous Australian Labor gove...
www.tandfonline.com
July 28, 2025 at 3:17 AM
We know the Albanese government won by a landslide in the 2025, but does this mean that Albo's model of 'consensus politics' is the way to go? @emilyrosefoley.bsky.social
& Rob Manwaring dig in on 'consensus politics' in contemporary social-democratic politics www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
& Rob Manwaring dig in on 'consensus politics' in contemporary social-democratic politics www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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2yrs since #Robodebt Report, we turn our attention to whether the APS is responding/learning. In this ANU Policy Brief @mariamaley4 & I look at how the broader APS is responding.
policybrief.anu.edu.au/aps-leaders-...
@themandarin.bsky.social @anucrawfordschool.bsky.social
policybrief.anu.edu.au/aps-leaders-...
@themandarin.bsky.social @anucrawfordschool.bsky.social
Making sense of Robodebt’s failures is key to cultural reform in the APS - ANU Policy Brief
ANU research shows many public service leaders failed to communicate with staff about the lessons and implications of the Robodebt scandal.
policybrief.anu.edu.au
July 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
2yrs since #Robodebt Report, we turn our attention to whether the APS is responding/learning. In this ANU Policy Brief @mariamaley4 & I look at how the broader APS is responding.
policybrief.anu.edu.au/aps-leaders-...
@themandarin.bsky.social @anucrawfordschool.bsky.social
policybrief.anu.edu.au/aps-leaders-...
@themandarin.bsky.social @anucrawfordschool.bsky.social
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Hello Sydneysiders! On Tuesday 23rd Sep join Frank Bongiorno, George Megalogenis, @bspiesbutcher.bsky.social, @lizhumphrys.bsky.social & me for our public event A New Australian Politics: Rupture or Realignment. Registration is free & we'd love to see you there! events.humanitix.com/a-new-austra...
July 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Hello Sydneysiders! On Tuesday 23rd Sep join Frank Bongiorno, George Megalogenis, @bspiesbutcher.bsky.social, @lizhumphrys.bsky.social & me for our public event A New Australian Politics: Rupture or Realignment. Registration is free & we'd love to see you there! events.humanitix.com/a-new-austra...
Should we lower the voting age to 16, and if so should we make it compulsory? The gang (@jillesheppard.bsky.social, @powercleanpolitics.bsky.social @blairwilliams26.bsky.social Faith Gordon) and I weigh in. Check it out!
theconversation.com/should-austr...
theconversation.com/should-austr...
Should Australia lower the voting age to 16 like the UK? We asked 5 experts
The UK wants to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the next general election in 2029. 5 experts give their verdicts on if Australia should do the same.
theconversation.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Should we lower the voting age to 16, and if so should we make it compulsory? The gang (@jillesheppard.bsky.social, @powercleanpolitics.bsky.social @blairwilliams26.bsky.social Faith Gordon) and I weigh in. Check it out!
theconversation.com/should-austr...
theconversation.com/should-austr...
A really fascinating article which has come along just as I'm thinking about political place-making, representations of self and Bob Katter...
Next in 49.2, guest editor @sybiln.bsky.social examines the impact of Menzies' narrative of self as a child of the Victorian Mallee on shaping public knowledge about the regions.
#OzStudies #Menzies #elites #RegionalHistory #Mallee
tinyurl.com/9jvns2aa
#OzStudies #Menzies #elites #RegionalHistory #Mallee
tinyurl.com/9jvns2aa
June 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
A really fascinating article which has come along just as I'm thinking about political place-making, representations of self and Bob Katter...
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We are here! Welcome to the new Bluesky account of the Australian Journal of Political Science (AJPS), the official journal of the Australian Political Studies Association (@auspsa.bsky.social)! 1/1
May 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We are here! Welcome to the new Bluesky account of the Australian Journal of Political Science (AJPS), the official journal of the Australian Political Studies Association (@auspsa.bsky.social)! 1/1
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🚨 Happy to see my new paper with Prof Marian Sawer out in the Australian Journal of Political Science
The good news: it’s open access
The bad news: It’s about the “war on woke”
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The good news: it’s open access
The bad news: It’s about the “war on woke”
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The war on woke: continuity and change in Australian anti-elitist discourses
The ‘War on Woke’ is the latest form of populist anti-elitist discourse in Australia. It includes a number of elements already analysed 20 years ago such as the role of the Murdoch print media in c...
www.tandfonline.com
May 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
🚨 Happy to see my new paper with Prof Marian Sawer out in the Australian Journal of Political Science
The good news: it’s open access
The bad news: It’s about the “war on woke”
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The good news: it’s open access
The bad news: It’s about the “war on woke”
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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We're in @ausjpolsci.bsky.social, examining the ALP's first term in government and exploring the resurgence of 'consensus' politics. This one is also open access!
Recalibrating labour-capital relations: a typology of consensus politics under the Albanese Labor Government
This article examines the Albanese Labor Government's adoption of ‘consensus politics’ as a governing strategy, drawing comparisons with the corporatist approaches of previous Australian Labor gove...
www.tandfonline.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
We're in @ausjpolsci.bsky.social, examining the ALP's first term in government and exploring the resurgence of 'consensus' politics. This one is also open access!
Interesting development. People wonder what it will mean for the merged Liberal National Party in Queensland. My two cents without any inside information is - not much.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Live: Nationals to split from Liberals, abandoning Coalition
Nationals leader David Littleproud confirms his party will not be re-entering a Coalition agreement with the Liberal Party. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
May 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Interesting development. People wonder what it will mean for the merged Liberal National Party in Queensland. My two cents without any inside information is - not much.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...