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The article focuses on events involving politics and government in Australia. It notes that current Prime Minister John Howard's administration has advanced its campaign's movement against potential opponent Kevin Rudd for the coming elections. The author points out that the Howard government asserted that 70 percent of potential Rudd supporters would be comprised of anti-business groups, which implies a bad outlook for job creation and inflation.

The article reports that the temporary protection visa (TPV) introduced by Australian Prime Minister John Howard on October 20, 1999, was repealed by the Australian Labor Party on August 9, 2008. Topics discussed include the 8503 condition of the new TPV that disallows people to apply for other visa, the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) or Convention on the Rights of the Child (CROC), and the unauthorised maritime arrival (UMA) with unauthorised air arrival (UAA).

The article relates author J. R. R. Tolkien's conception of power to the politics of Australia. Tolkien reveals power as addictive, corrupting and deadly. The notion of power as addictive resonates strongly in the political climate. It can be glimpsed in the actions of Prime Minister John Howard, as he sees that power must be passed on.

The author reflects on the delayed response of Australian Prime Minister John Howard on the importance of fighting climate change. Howard admits that the reason for the delay is his prioritization of the country's economic prosperity. He also aims to discredit the report on climate change released by Nicholas Stern. He further told the Parliament that the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions suggested by Stern would affect the country's economy.