Australia is still the richest nation . . . But don’t celebrate just yet
Since the turn of the century, household wealth in Australia has grown at an average annual rate of 11%. That may sound impressive, but hold […]
Politics
Dealing with this ‘boy’ Prime Minister
At Head of Government level, there is a protocol that enables messages of disapproval to be passed from one leader to another in a way […]
Speak to Abbott voters
When will progressives learn to speak to people? Not at people. Speak to people. A great example of the wishy washy language that the left […]
The case for a Federal ICAC
On May 15 this year, the Australian Greens Leader, Senator Christine Milne, unsuccessfully introduced a bill to create a national anti-corruption body. She makes a […]
Do ya do ya do ya really care?
I make this pledge to you the Australian people. I will govern for all Australians. I want to lift everyone’s standard of living. I want […]
Thanks for nothing
I remember when the United States Congress gave our Prime Minister a standing ovation. I remember when men and women around the world were touched […]
Rewriting history
Breaking news: In an exclusive report in the Daily Telegraph, the Coalition review into education is complete and Christopher was right. We need to go […]
Let me explain.
I am not sure that my childhood prepared me to deal with this government. I never broke my toys. I would tell on people rather […]
How to pay for a war
The Treasurer said if Mr Shorten was “honest” about his promise of bi-partisan support for Australia’s mission in Iraq, he would pass budget measures currently […]
Do these fools know what they’re doing?
The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips. I think the above quote comes from the Bible. I’ve never read […]
New Progressive parties offer hope
Two new Progressive political parties offer hope for change in Australia’s political governance. For too long the country has laboured under the influence of what […]
Australia’s racism makes world headlines – again
International media has noticed the impact on vulnerable people as a result of the Islamophobic rage sweeping our country. Alan Austin reports. Until recently, surfer-eating […]
A New World Order or yet another Monumental Blunder?
Can someone tell me just what it is that our eight strike fighters are expected to achieve by joining an international coalition aimed at defeating Islamic […]
Profit before people
The Abbott government’s economic policy is predicated on the assumption that any increase in the boss’s profits equals a corresponding increase in the workers’ wages […]
Self-belief is no substitute for accountability
Self-belief is a powerful tool in achieving success and there is no question that Tony Abbott has it in spades. But does he have the […]