25 January 2021
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott Joins The IPA’s Fight For Australian Values
The Institute of Public Affairs has today announced that the 28th Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Tony Abbott will join the IPA as a Distinguished Fellow. Mr Abbott will be working with the IPA in the fight for mainstream Australian values. “I can think of no-one better to join with in this effort than Tony Abbott,” said John Roskam,
18 October 2019
Australian Values And The Enduring Importance Of The Nation-State
The preparation of Australian values and the enduring importance of the nation-state is motivated by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee’s Inquiry into nationhood, national identity and democracy. This inquiry’s remit is broad and ranges from changing notions of nationhood, declining public trust in Australia’s major political institutions, and the impact of globalisation and economic interdependence on the nation
24 November 2017
A Decade Of Bad Government Since The Rudd Government Was Elected
Friday marks 10 years since the Rudd government was elected. It’s 10 years to the day since Australia last had good government. On 24 November 2007, after portraying himself as “John Howard-lite”, Kevin Rudd became prime minister. Some might argue it’s been downhill for the country ever since. It’s also a measure of how much the country has changed that
