Labor running a ‘big national conversation’ about ‘how we fund the things that we value’ will end up only one way – a discussion on how to raise taxes. And…
In response to the covid-19 pandemic, Australia imposed some of the strictest measures in the western world. The restrictions dramatically changed every aspect of society and human dynamics and engagement….
The criminal law was the main instrument employed by the Victorian government to force Victorians to comply with the strictest covid-19 lockdown in the world. More than 50,000 normally law-abiding…
“The simple fact is our governments got it wrong. Contemporary warnings issued by Dr Bhattacharya, and his colleagues should have been heeded and the pain and suffering of our failed…
“Australia must now urgently take stock of the criminalisation of everyday life, the enormous expense, and the future health, education and societal impacts of COVID lockdowns and restrictions,” said Scott…
In his inaugural address, John F. Kennedy said, “civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof.” Words clearly not understood by students at the…
Against all odds, the monarchy is among the few still at the crease. Now is the time to remember the virtues of our constitution which continue to stand the test…
A cost–benefit analysis clearly shows far more harm than good came from Australia’s oppressive COVID lockdowns, economics professor Gigi Foster has found. It is possible that lockdown[s] will go down…
The AFL decision to renege on its commitment last weekend to observe a minute’s silence to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth II before AFLW matches has greater long-term repercussions…
Identity politics is seriously damaging our most important institutions It is not just young and impressionable university students who are being compelled to attend virtual re-education camps before being permitted…
Dan’s miscarriage of justice Of all the images of Victorians suffering through two years in lockdown, the most indelible surely is that of a heavily pregnant Zoe Buhler being arrested…
Bill Kelty is a political genius. But his ideas are grounded in the world of three decades ago – just like Labor’s jobs summit. Bill Kelty is a political genius….
Australia is one of the highest taxing nations in the developed world. Yet there are calls from some quarters for substantial tax cuts, due to start from 2024, to be…
“Each year there are more city-based bureaucrats with clipboards telling farmers what they can and can’t do, than there are actual farmers. Red and green tape is strangling Australia’s farming…
It is a great honor and privilege to have the opportunity to address the annual convention of the Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia. Across Australia, there are vanishingly…
It is a shame Scott Morrison picked politics over cricket as a profession, as there are only so many ways people will like you for being a spinner. The much-discussed revelation…
On Tuesday 30 August, Victoria Police dropped its charges against Zoe Buhler who was arrested by Victoria Police in 2020 for calling for a protest against lockdowns on Facebook. Here’s…
It was not that long ago that Australia’s local councils just got on with the job of delivering on the three Rs – roads, rates and rubbish. However, barely a…