Authors

The following Authors have all had work posted at this site. The list is by no means closed, so if you’d like to share your thoughts, find out how to contribute here.

SophistInTraining

Sophist In Training is a student with a passion for social justice, scientific progress, politics, art and culture. He has a Bachelor degree in Forensic Science from Deakin University and is currently studying Law at Monash University. His very flattering descriptions of himself include such words as snooty, angry, troubled and slacktivist.

You can follow his slacktivism on Twitter, or his blog: Sophist In Training.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Nicholas James Baum

As a student of political science, history, economics and law, Nicholas is clear on one thing. He can tell you far more about what he doesn’t know than what he does. However, that has never stopped anyone from vigorously arguing their case in the past, and shouldn’t hinder this particular blogger either. A great believer in the strengths of democracy, Nicholas also professes a fascination with the rise and fall of the Roman Republic, and the Collingwood Football Club.

He can also be found on Twitter and his Et per se and Blog.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Billablog

Tutor, IT handyman, podcaster, occasional musician and writer of some notes. Equal parts music and politics nerd.

You can read his thoughts on Billablog and on Twitter.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Carrington Brigham

Carrington (AKA Digital Media Boy) is a Monash University Student studying his Masters in Business Marketing. He is a corporate business employee of 7 years, Liberal party member for Melbourne Ports & Prahran and former Casual Journalist & photographer.

He writes his Newsblogs regularly… when he finds the time at carringtonbrigham.com; and you can also follow him on Twitter.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Erin Bradshaw

Erin Bradshaw is a first year Monash University student studying communications, but finds politics to be much more interesting. She is a mere newbie to the world of Australian politics, which by definition means she has vast amounts of raw enthusiasm but little political know-how. She wishes one day to have a career in journalism (but just having a career is fine by her).

You can follow Erin on twitter via her handle @penorthesword.

You can see her Notion Factory posts here.

Wolf Cocklin

Wolf has been using the internet since before the internet was cool. This includes things like twitter before it was cool, but never MySpace which was never cool.

With a strong interest in Tech Trends, Mobile and Digital Photography, he is always looking for ways to blend them, whilst holding down a day job.

And has an annoying habit of pimping his stuff on redubble all the time, as that is the only way he can afford new camera gear.

You can follow Wolf via his Twitter handle @wolfcat, his blog, and of course his redbubble account.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Kathryn Crosby

A political geek, farmer’s daughter, former radio announcer and social media addict, Kathryn’s interests are as diverse as her tone is notoriously direct.

In her professional life she is a political strategist and organisational mechanic with strengths in rural and regional issues (particularly agriculture, water, community services and infrastructure), tertiary education, media and communication, social justice issues, grassroots organisations and election campaigns. She has worked with the Australian Democrats, ACTU, University of New England, Animal Health Australia, the Agribusiness Association of Australia and the Uniting Church in Australia National Assembly to name a few; as well as candidates on the left, right and centre of Australian politics. Kathryn is a proud member of the International Association of Political Consultants and Apex.

You can follow her rants on her blog Begin Rant, and on Twitter.

You can see her Notion Factory posts here.

Marian Dalton

In no particular order, Marion is a writer, reader, aspiring politics wonk, lover of weirdness, wrangler of children and a student. She believes in tearing through political and religious rhetoric and getting to the bare bones, intelligent discussion and dissent.

You can follow her at The Conscience Vote: Politics for the Human, and on Twitter.

You can see her Notion Factory posts here.

Mike Doman

Mike Doman is a Melbourne based writer, when not working in communications. He occasionally lectures about communications at RMIT University in Melbourne, and tweets from about everything from Masterchef to politics to help bide his time.

You can follow him on his blog Sporadically Pensive and on twitter as @mrdoman.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Dragonista

In the 80s and 90s Dragonista was a fiercely partisan political operator. Today she is an apolitical sceptic but still hopelessly attracted to the world of politics. Her core values are a mix of conservative and liberal, but she does not support any party. Dragonista has a love/hate relationship with writing but can’t help having her say. Her four cats are poor listeners.

You can follow the musings of Dragonista on her blog and on Twitter.

You can see her Notion Factory posts here.

Daniel Dummer

Daniel is an undergraduate student at Macquarie University, studying politics and media. He is passionate about debating, writing and travelling. He is constantly asked for ID because he looks twelve, and he finds conversation so much easier with people older than himself.

You can follow Daniel via his Twitter account, or through his blog ‘The Dummer Press’.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Grog’s Gamut

Grog is a guy interested in sport, literature and politics. He has in turn wanted to be captain of the Australian cricket team, Olympic gold medallist, Prime Minister and Booker prize winner. But in the meant time (thankfully for us) he has settled for being a blogger.

You can follow Grog’s full gamut via his blog or on Twitter.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Matthew Hatton

Matthew is a Newcastle boy currently undertaking tertiary education to pursue his fondness for writing. He is interested in politics and technology, and your mother. Sometimes all at once.

He enjoys a good debate/argument, and often works for the devil’s side just for kicks. His work experience includes crafting breakfast muffins, survey drafting, and being stabby. He also thinks he is funny…

You can follow Matthew via his Twitter handle @bernietb, or on his blog The Rant-O-Matic.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

David Jackmanson

David is an Arkady Renko fan with advanced call centre skills. He is a blogger and journalism student who likes to chat and promote creative commons, adventurous and artistic people in Brisbane.

You can follow David on just about every social media platform ever invented, including Posterous and Twitter.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Jayne Kearney

Jayne Kearney used to be found wearing many hats until she discovered that having a finger in every pie just makes a big mess – and who has time for that?

Nowadays she tries to be a mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend as well as the editor of Sunny Days Magazine.

She also overshares and lolspeaks like a juvenile on Twitter as @indydreaming and her blog The Best of All Possible Worlds.

You can see her Notion Factory posts here.

Marshall King

Marshall King is a University of Adelaide Post-Graduate student with an interest in Australian and international politics, and the application of political theory to hard cases.

He is currently tutoring and working towards his doctorate, investigating Australia’s legislative and legal responses to 9/11, with a specific focus on challenges to traditional understandings of freedom of expression in liberal states.

You can follow his blog The State of the Situation or catch a tweet @S_o_t_S.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Seamus Lee

Seamus is an Arts student with the University of Sydney. His tertiary and secondary studies have followed his interests of politics, geography and economics. He is an active Greens member, currently trapped within the Liberal electorate of North Sydney. His participation in the NSW YMCA Youth Parliament has given him the confidence he needs to next year run for UN Secretary General [though he hasn’t been informed of this yet].

You can read more on his views on his Pol-Sci Institute blog and on Twitter.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Paula Matthewson

Paula Matthewson is a communications specialist whose career has spanned industry advocacy, political strategy, campaign advice and policy development.  After having worked in PR, politics and industry associations, she now runs a firm specialising in reputation management (online and in real life).

You can read more on Paula’s thoughts on Twitter and at Reputation Matters.

Sean recently completed an honours in Performing Arts at Monash University, and is about to (re)embark on a Law Degree. His latest show, Send in the Clowns, opens in the Melbourne Fringe Festival in September.

You can follow Sean’s escapades via Twitter or The Kennel.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Super Opinion

Super Opinion is an anti-social media expert with a double degree in life and clichés. His hobbies include procrastination, cogitation and self-deprecation. His areas of interest include politics, the media and upsetting Senators through the use of hashtags on Twitter. He enjoys sharing his view on these issues and other hot topics, and also enjoys talking about himself in the third person.

He is founder of The Notion Factory, but can also be found on Twitter and on Facebook.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Tanya Smith

Tanya Smith is the Coordinator of The Potential Wedding Album, a project to illustrate and promote marriage equality in Australia.

You see her Notion Factory posts here.

Paul Taylor

Paul is a blogger on State, Federal and International politics. He breaks the politics-geek stereotype by also maintaining a healthy interest in sports and the world outside his bedroom. He hopes one day to become Antony Green [may not actually be true]. Paul is now also the Green’s candidate for the Federal seat of Greenway.

Many of you may know him better as “Australia Votes”, the rest of you should do, and can find him on his blog: Australia Votes; on Twitter; or on Facebook.

You can see his Notion Factory posts here.

Kaitlin Withers

Kaitlin Withers is a 12 year old who is obsessed with politics.

You can follow Kaitlin on Twitter via her handle @KaitlinSW.

You can see her Notion Factory posts here.