Frank Bongiorno
Frank Bongiorno is a prominent Australian historian and professor at the Australian National University, known for his expertise in Australian political history and the evolution of the Liberal Party. His insights often explore the interplay between liberalism and conservatism, particularly in the context of contemporary political dynamics in Australia.
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Frank Bongiorno is a history professor at the Australian National University, discussing the implications of a liberal arts focus in schools.
Embracing liberal arts education with classical texts and virtue-based behaviour
Australia· 2025-11-09
Professor Frank Bongiorno of the Australian National University delivered an address that reflected the low morale among history staff.
The Rest of History podcast is booming – but academic history is in crisisAustralia· 2025-07-10
ANU Australian historian Frank Bongiorno discussed the impacts of election wins on the political landscape.
Albanese’s class of 2025 tightens PM’s grip on partyAustralia· 2025-06-24
ANU Australian historian Frank Bongiorno said former prime minister John Howard would regularly invite backbenchers over for dinner at the Lodge to hear their views.
Anthony Albanese’s ballooned caucus risks becoming an albatrossAustralia· 2025-06-21
Historian Frank Bongiorno said the structure of the 48th parliament was unprecedented.
Coalition split means the crossbench is as big as the opposition. How will parliament actually work?Australia· 2025-05-21
Frank Bongiorno is a professor of history who commented on Peter Dutton's political strategies.
Peter Dutton: Australia’s conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading
United States· 2025-04-30
Historian Frank Bongiorno said the Welcome to Country had been part of Anzac Day for more than a decade.
Welcome to Country should not be part of Anzac Day ceremonies, Dutton saysAustralia· 2025-04-28
Frank Bongiorno, professor of history at the Australian National University, discusses Dutton's ideological position.
Is Peter Dutton a true Liberal Party conservative?Australia· 2025-04-24
