In-depth analysis of the day’s news, plus stories and gossip from Australian politics.
‘Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive’
When it comes to recognising and calling out oppression and tyranny CS Lewis hits the nail on the head. His…
Coronavirus has become endemic, making Australia’s policy settings obsolete
A major study from the National Bureau of Economic Research in June, based on all-causes mortality data from 44 countries and all US…
EXCLUSIVE: Vaccination status to be linked to Working with Children Check?
Flat White understands that the New South Wales Working with Children Check may soon be linked to an individual’s current…
The human rights establishment’s greatest priority? A closed shop
When you hear that 85 human rights experts have co-signed a public letter to the federal attorney-general one could only assume that…
Two good submarine decisions – but we need nuclear boats now
The Australian federal government has made two good decisions on our submarine future. Continuing the ridiculous contract with the French…
We are all losers from the Christian Porter affair
Yesterday, embattled Christian Porter resigned from the Morrison cabinet, as he could not prove there is no conflict of interest…
Why our fiscal situation is much worse than you think
According to the latest International Monetary Fund data, Australia’s budget deficit and level of public debt are set to reach…
The Police Association ditches presumption of innocence. Allegedly…
We don’t want to look as if we’re fixated with Saturday’s protests — we’re disgusted at what things have come…
‘Indo-Pacific’? What’s in a name? Plenty
“Indo-Pacific” is now the official term used by Australia policymakers to describe our geopolitical location and context, but the National…
Chairman Dan’s shining path to liberation – in just 25 words
Daniel Andrews has this afternoon delivered his roadmap for freedom for Victorians – or an approximation thereof. His media goons…
Peelers or a paramilitary?
It states in the Victoria Police Manual of 2019 that the purpose of the police is to “provide a safe,…
What’s woke this week?
Over the last couple of years What’s woke this week has brought you stirring stories from around the world but somewhat…
Vaccine mandates and passports are simply a bad idea
Covid-19 vaccine mandates and passports are a bad idea. I don’t want to suggest that they are unconstitutional, or…
Daniel Andrews sets the police onto Melbournians – and Melbourne itself
At the moment Melbourne’s beating heart, the CBD and inner suburbs, are almost silent — other than the sound of…
Dan, why not get Our Mary on the phone?
We need to get Our Mary on the line. That’s Mary Donaldson from Tasmania, the future Queen consort of Denmark.…
Does AUKUS show there’s still life in the Morrison government?
Yesterday’s surprise announcement of AUKUS – the new Australia-United Kingdom-United States security partnership – is huge news. Not only is…
Covid: time for our leaders to remember freedom has never been free
Australia’s leaders should take note: sometimes, doing the hard thing is worth considering. The easy thing is to wield one’s…
How long can the CCP dominate China?
The Chinese Communist Party is at the peak of its power as it enters its second century. But how long can it…
Time to show us the light at the end of the tunnel, Dan
The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (aka Chairman Dan) after over a year and a half has finally offered to provide…
Finally, some sense on subs
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has long signalled he was open to ending a ban on nuclear power in Australia. He…
Local leftists think Joe Biden’s senility is a scream
Less than 35 years ago the Australian left — and their colleagues around the world — were always warning us…
South Australia’s Covid app: the last straw
Communist China is amassing unrivalled amounts of individual and company data as part of its plans to build a “social…
Make choking women bad again
I am going to comment on a fight I didn’t watch — I’m not sorry, can’t bear to watch. I…
Orthodox Church attacks Gladys and Dan
On a day where one particular faith has been targeted in unprecedented ways, with residents in Melbourne’s “Bagel Belt” taking…
Trump Derangement Syndrome sufferers meet Sir John Kerr
An interesting development in American politics emerged yesterday in a book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa of the Washington…
