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Victoria’s talentless politicians forfeit right to govern
The decrepitude of Victorian politics as the November election approaches is eclipsed only by the obscene self-indulgence of its practitioners.…
A severe case of political amnesia
In Canberra, a severe case of political amnesia has just been detected. Not life-threatening, of course, just concerning for those…
Super-spreading Christophobia
Well, that did not take long. As we all know, a brand new CEO was forced out in record-breaking time.…
My CPAC turpitudes
I don’t have opinions. I have facts. They are repeatable and validated. Fact #1: No one has ever proven that…
A new age of Christian persecution
Centuries ago, in the early days of Christianity, those who chose to follow God and become Christians were often persecuted…
Hands off our Australian War Memorial!
Some years ago, I attended the annual congress of the NSW RSL. The keynote speaker was the Hon Dr Brendan…
Australia: a ship without a sail
As I look across the Australian landscape, a landscape I love and have appreciated since my youth, this Old Bushy…
The f-word we need more of
‘Slow and steady wins the race,’ or so says the tortoise to the hare. It’s certainly up for debate whether…
Albanese’s secret shock for the self-employed
This is how Labor will make sure that you are paid less for the same work
PayPal punished for spreading misinformation – about itself…
I owe Fred Pawle an apology – at least, that was how I intended to start this article until I…
Covid, consent, and the code of conduct
How AHPRA entered the consultation room and is now refusing to leave.
The Australian War Memorial is not a political football
I couldn’t agree more with the need to provide a place to acknowledge the conflicts between the original inhabitants of…
Covid: it’s not over until the fat lady sings
The recent World Health Organisation (WHO) announcement that the Covid pandemic is coming to an end may draw down the…
We love you, Nick Minchin
Things can get a little heated in politics. Come on, Nick… You were at CPAC – a political action conference.…
A bold libertarian vision
For years I’ve been outspokenly optimistic about Australia, but more recently I’ve changed… I look with concern at exponential government…
Diddly Squat!
‘How dare you do anything productive!’ is pretty much the motto of local councils the world over. Their portfolios of…
Will Dr Chalmers blow with the wind?
Despite being an election promise, the Federal Treasurer, Dr Chalmers, appears to be setting the stage for the removal of…
Public Health: a lesson in diverse failure
Despite the findings of the Coate Report, a major question remains: why was the state of Victoria unprepared for the Covid…
Collapse imminent for the European establishment?
In 2017, after Emmanuel Macron bested Marine Le Pen in the French Presidential election, following on the heels of defeats…
Loyalty according to Simon
Simon Birmingham is at the top of the ‘moderates’ totem pole in the Liberal Party. He wears the Black Hand…
China’s Pacific propaganda machine
Aside from a few lingering China apologists, no one will be surprised to learn that China has set up a…
ABC: winning hearts and minds…?
Imagine a large multinational commercial enterprise with a readily identifiable identity inserting subliminal messages into its advertising campaigns. To be…
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