Classical class action?
Last week, it was reported that the pianist Jayson Gillham had, in light of what I term the Gillham Affair,…
Small victories in the face of a (major) cultural battle
Here’s a light-hearted yet encouraging anecdote. Recently, at one state art gallery, patrons were attending the opening of a new…
Painting Gina: National Gallery hypocrisy over cruel Rinehart portrait
It is absurd to me that Rinehart, as the portrait’s subject, seems without agency
Princess Catherine fights cancer, as does our Crown
The announcement that Catherine, Princess of Wales, is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer has left many across the world, especially…
The war against merit strikes its lowest chord yet, thanks to the London Philharmonic Orchestra
By now, my readers should know that the one thing I like to do more than write words is write…
Rebutting Charles vs Rand
I was intrigued to discover a recent piece loosely comparing Ayn Rand with His Majesty The King, and was disappointed when…
Apartheid at the opera?
I have been alerted to The Australian’s appalling report that arts organisations and institutions across the country are offering subsidised ticketing…
Thorpe: The King’s position is to wipe us out
Yesterday, the Australian Senate passed legislation enabling the Voice to Parliament referendum to take place in the next 6 months. Constitution…
Vote Liberal? Vote ‘no’ for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Earlier this week, the Guardian published an article by former Liberal ACT Chief Minister Kate Carnell: Vote Liberal? You should vote ‘yes’…
There’s something off about the Voice
Now, here’s a curious thing… In 1999, the republic referendum cost $66 million. In real terms today, that’s $133 million. Since 1999,…
Moira Deeming should not be expelled
John Pesutto has declared his intention to expel Moira Deeming from her position as a member of the parliamentary Liberal…
Just a bit of creative accounting!
I can just imagine it. Anthony Albanese, brow furrowed, his poisonous tongue flittering in concentration, grasps a mauve crayon. Scribbled…
Australia Day is marked for death
With the proclamation that local councils across the country may choose to hold citizenship ceremonies on days other than January…
Monarchist League issues ultimatum on the Voice
The federal government under Anthony Albanese, regardless of what it admits and what the media reports, is moving fast to…
If Albo was my president…
Can you imagine what life would be like if Anthony Albanese was President of the United States of Australia? Ruminate…
On Her Late Majesty’s service
‘The Queen is dead, long live the King.’ Fellow Spokesperson Alessandro Rosini woke me with these words in Friday’s small…
A republican Liberal is oxymoronic
I didn’t think this was possible, but even more indictments were levelled against Scott Morrison last week – something about him…
Lidia Thorpe for President?!
When we consider which eminent citizen amongst us we might place our trust in if Australia were ever to become…
Republic referendum a reckless economic waste
Since June 1, Matt Thistlethwaite has served as Assistant Minister for ‘the’ Republic. (What republic?) One month since his appointment,…
