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Trump’s tariffs – an historic perspective
It is worth remembering that trade between countries is more than goods and services; it is also about pride and…
Former judge denounces Labor for pushing feminist ideology into the Family Court
‘The Family Court system is in enormous trouble.’ That is a momentous statement given that the speaker, Adelaide barrister Stuart…
Adolescence and the engineer of human souls
An apocryphal quote from Uncle Joe Stalin was that artists in the Soviet Union should be the ‘engineers of human…
The whirligig of federal elections
On the eve of the previous Federal Election, I authored an opinion piece in this publication entitled, We need passion…
The rise of civil conflict
In his address to the 61st Munich Security Conference, American Vice President, JD Vance, said of the magic of democracy:…
Australian Christians Party wins its first seat in WA
Although the election in WA turned over a very disappointing result for conservatives overall, there have been some huge wins…
Angus Taylor’s Budget Reply leaves conservatives wanting more
From the National Press Club: Australia has had record numbers of business failures on top of declining productivity. That means…
A conservative action plan
The election is over, and the results are clear: the Liberal Party under-performed – badly. Because of that, Western Australia…
Conservatives would love Dutton to slash ABC funding
Panic entered the headlines earlier today when word leaked that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton might engage in a bit of…
A bill of natural rights for Australia
With the Australian federal election (declared for May 3, 2025), now in campaign mode, let’s look at a crucial aspect…
A belief in ‘fairness’ is critical to democracy
In a democracy, the perception of fairness is as crucial as actual fairness. If citizens believe the ‘game is rigged’,…
The schemers, the naive, and the fearful
It was late Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, when Kathrine posted her question in the reader comments at the end…
Who has the courage to fix workplace law?
Will politics defeat sensible labour policy, just as it has with taxation, our disgraceful duplicative mining approvals procedures, and our…
Labor clueless on foreign affairs
Goodness knows why the Chinese government would want to put pressure on the Albanese government during an election campaign, but…
Labor and its gangrenous alliance
Labor and the Greens have been locked in an unofficial coalition for decades. Recently, they have been joined by the…
The UK, a nation in crisis?
As the plane turned onto the runway, I stole one last glimpse out the window before leaving Heathrow. I felt…
Tough love for the Coalition as its campaign is slow to get going
I’m writing this at lunchtime on Monday. In federal election campaigns, for logistical necessity major policy drops and media opportunities…
The usual suspects aren’t happy about Victoria’s crackdown on crime
After softening Victoria’s bail laws in a misguided fit of compassion that saw crime rates soar and victims pile up,…
Billboard Chris is the hero Australia needs against ideologically driven government censorship
I doubt any sane person has heard or read the phrase ‘her penis’ without rolling their eyes. For female victims…
Do Australians care about free speech?
‘Free speech’ is losing its position in the political conversation. It’s not only because rising middle-class poverty is shifting people’s…
ANU’s $200 million wake-up call
The looming $200 million deficit at the Australian National University isn’t just a solitary crisis – it’s a red alert…
Antisemitism, moral bankruptcy, and political opportunism
Why the Albanese government is failing Jewish Australians
Not all cultures are created equal
Like many, I have long believed that calling one culture superior to another – especially in discussions on immigration –…
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