Tony Smith

Dr Tony Smith is a former political science academic with interests in parliament, elections and ethics. He has written recent articles for Pearls and Irritations and Eureka Street.

Articles written by Tony Smith (2)

29 April 2026 | NSW Police drifting dangerously toward I.C.E.-style tactics
18 March 2026 | Thomas Mann’s warning for an age of war and censorship

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