In-depth analysis of the day’s news, plus stories and gossip from Australian politics.
An Indigenous Voice to Parliament: not as simple as some would have you believe
Advocates for an Indigenous Voice to parliament see the proposal for a legislated option merely as a stepping stone to radical constitutional…
Mothers of Sons fights for fair treatment of men and boys
Two years ago, a Canberra woman Sarah Jane Parkinson was sent to prison for making over 30 false rape and violence accusations against…
Daniel Andrews’ conversion laws: swimming against the tide
As the Victorian government stands poised to pass new laws based on LGBTI ideology, our global community is telling us…
Eddie McGuire tried to smoke an exploding cigar. Why is he surprised at what happened?
The Collingwood Football Club is like the man who ordered an exploding cigar and then smoked the exploding cigar only…
WA’s corona clampdown: all bluff – and blunder
If 2020 illustrated anything, it’s that there are far worse places than Western Australia to be trapped in. Sure, WA isn’t as fancy pants as places in the east but our beaches, food and weather are magnificent and you can…
The Greenhouse Effect vs. The Ultimo Effect
One of the most intelligent and insightful humans to have ever walked the face of the earth is American economist…
Whatever happened to the free speech party?
The communication revolution birthed by Big Tech began with the best of intentions – to provide anyone, even the most…
Kevin Andrews deserved better
Kevin Andrews didn’t deserve the vilification he received after losing yesterday’s Menzies preselection, especially from journalists who appear to have…
Surprise, surprise: chief health officer calls to keep QR codes after covid crisis fades
It had to happen somewhere, sooner or later. Hilariously, it’s occurred in South Australia, home of the notorious pizza box…
Twelve months is enough: we need a clear lead from the PM on freedom of movement
In 2019, the last full year before the pandemic, there were almost 22 million international arrivals into Australia. That’s Australians…
Trust the union movement to guarantee a sleazy start to the political year
Analysing and critiquing the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is one thing. It’s quite another insinuating that Prime Minister…
China’s bullying backfires: Australia ahead in trade spat
The events might come from a Hollywood script. School bully (China), annoyed over being left out of games (lucrative overseas…
Big Tech: private companies now wielding the coercive power of government like a one-party state
Anyone with siblings knows that trying to win an argument by yelling louder than your sister, or sticking fingers in…
Kevin Andrews’ defeat: a setback for ScoMo at the start of the parliamentary year
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has received an unwanted spanner in the works ahead of Tuesday’s return of parliament with barrister…
Insiders is insiders. How can they speak for ordinary Australia?
This morning I watched Insiders; the first episode of the year. In the first 15 minutes, the three guests —…
It’s shameful being gay was a crime in Victoria before 1980. Daniel Andrews’ conversion practices bill is shameful too
Shamefully, being gay in Victoria was a crime in Victoria before 1980. It will be no less shameful that in…
Biden and big tech: a fatal mix?
For many, Joe Biden is a welcome return to normalcy following four years of Trumpian antics. However, a return to…
The great Kiwi kowtow
News item: New Zealand Trade Minister advises Australia to show China more “respect”. New Zealand has offered to teach Australia…
Twitter’s new moderators: #Birdwatch or birdshot?
Birdwatching is a pleasant, passive sort of ‘niche’ activity. Avian enthusiasts go about their lives, keeping an eye out for…
It’s not just Albo and Labor. Both parties must meet mainstream Australia’s needs, not pander to special interests
If Labor’s reshuffle will be enough to correct the party’s woeful policy agenda and reconnect with mainstream Australians remains to…
The tragic lack of people of colour in … “wellness”
I had really hoped that the events of 2020 would’ve sharpened people’s priorities and perspectives. We had bushfires, a pandemic, economic uncertainty, family…
Australian style quarantine for visitors to the UK? Terry Barnes speaks to Spectator TV
Boris Johnson has adopted a form of Australia’s coronavirus quarantine for Britain. Will it work? The Spectator Australia’s Morning Double…
Will WorkSafe act on Daniel Andrews’ hotel quarantine disaster? They need more time…
The prosecution of the Victorian government for the 800–plus Covid deaths due to its massive mismanagement (or worse) will not happen quickly. Governments routinely don’t hold themselves accountable…
Who are you calling racist?
So it turns out that six men ejected from the third cricket test in Sydney for racist conduct weren’t racist…
What’s woke this week?
In my ongoing quest to ‘do the work’ and come to terms with my inherent white supremacy I discovered recently that ‘third world’ is a term…
