In-depth analysis of the day’s news, plus stories and gossip from Australian politics.
Why an end to compulsory super would be a win-win for workers
As the debate on hiking compulsory super contributions continues, it’s well worth revisiting Liberal NSW Senator Andrew Bragg’s suggestion to…
Profiles in courage (not)
I can’t think of a more pathetic display of non-leadership than that of Premier Gladys Berejiklian and her Deputy John…
We need more expressions of care for one another. The draft NSW abortion laws don’t fit the bill
The Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 came quickly into the NSW Parliament, without much fanfare or advance warning. On…
Will Kristina Keneally join the Hong Kong barricades if the PLA tanks come?
If you have been following the news cycle in the USA, you will be aware of the mass shootings that…
Will CPAC get Australian conservatives out of the closet?
As conservatives gather for the inaugural Australian Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Sydney this weekend, it is worth considering…
The High Court’s high-stakes ruling threatens liberty
Conservatives and left-wingers alike should oppose today’s High Court decision which found that the Australian Public Service, specifically the Department…
Outrage culture is killing free speech
Australia is becoming increasingly intolerant of speech. From the Australian Rugby Union terminating Israel Folau’s playing contract to the fake…
CSR and the tyranny of smugness
The trend for business to get involved in controversial political debates in the name of ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR) is…
Nobbling the new gold rush
The rising price of gold is stimulating a boom in new activity. However, Victoria is one state government standing firm…
The sacred Australian right to be a dickhead
In a media release last Friday, the Victorian government announced some new policy aimed at combatting offensive slogans on vehicles…
Will Hong Kong be the spark for a wider revolt?
Hong Kong demonstrations are the fuse, and many in the Beijing dictatorship – those who know the history of revolutions…
What Kristina Keneally doesn’t get about freedom of speech
Kristina Keneally is hopelessly muddled about how freedom works, specifically freedom of speech and freedom of religion. I’m sure she’s…
Wasting our resources
Foolish politicians driven by extreme green ideology are wasting Australia’s resources. Australia’s nuclear resources are largely wasted. We have abundant…
Socialism for gringos: a guide in Venezuelan colloquialisms
My Dad always says that Venezuela requires a lot of explaining to gringos. When he was a student, he taught…
Gladys’ greyhound moment?
Pro-life politicians from the Liberals and Labor in New South Wales no doubt spent the weekend huddling over proposed amendments…
The religious freedom Trojan horse
There is a considerable risk that the Morrison government might be contemplating the enactment of discrimination laws that could ban…
The Democrats have become the party of Froot Loops
Honest question: just how much is Trump paying the contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination? One is hard-pressed to come…
All you need to know this week
Melbourne City Council, not to be outdone by Sydney Mayor Clover Moore’s declaration of a Climate Emergency plans to declare…
A burqa ban that only shows the weakness of the West
I’m of mixed views about the burqa and the niqab (more Islamist than Islamic head to toe “modesty wear” which…
Dare Boris Johnson go rogue and prorogue?
An old, seldom-used word has been on the lips of British MPs and political commentators alike in recent days. With…
Stop talking about the future of work and rebuild the basics
Ernst and Young’s recent report Stop Talking about the Future of Work implored radical action on education ‘ecosystems’ (they mean…
Why women will be the losers from Victoria’s latest gender stunts
The State of Victoria wishes to be at the vanguard of the sexual devolution. Sadly, Victoria is already becoming an…
What to do if your parents are committing thought crime
If you are a woke Millennial, chances are at least some of your older relatives – parents, grandparents, uncles –…
Why do powerful men back abortion?
It’s a little known fact that the prolific and revolutionary pornographer Hugh Hefner helped fund the litigation leading to the…
A soirée with the Steggalls
Australia is the Big Country. Yet, in some ways, in some Sydney circles, it’s very small. Members of the Australian…