The Politics of Politics. Has Dutton mis-read the audience? – By Aubrey Joachim Politics refers to the activities relating to the governance of a country. The word also means the art of improving one’s status or standing. Over the last year nearly 70% of the global populace has been observing various political actors casting their spin on the political stage each proclaiming their credentials to be next at the helm of their respective countries. Landslides have been seen in the major western democracies such as Britain and the United Sates and even a small nation like Sri Lanka witnessed a historical political change in the country. In the world’s largest democracy – India, while the baton did not change hands a clear message was delivered to the ruling party. It is now Australia’s and Australians turn to witness the performances of would be leaders casting their spell and spin ...