Now you see it . . .
In a foolish and ultimately self-incriminating move, Murdoch’s Sunday Telegraph has tried to protect federal government leader Tony Abbott from humiliation. Mr Abbott is quite […]
Politics
Let’s get real here
“TONY Abbott and Joe Hockey are convinced the government will be punished electorally if it does not produce a tough budget, and they believe there […]
Why did Tony Abbott wait until he was almost 24 years old to become an Australian citizen?
There are a few questions about Tony Abbott’s citizenship that need answering, writes clarencegirl in this guest post. When Anthony John Abbott was born to […]
Freedom to speak badly: one rule for protestors, another for Andrew Bolt?
Peter van Onselen devotes almost an entire page in the Australian this morning (paywalled. sorry) to complaining about the “unedifying” display of bad manners by […]
Religion and Politics
There is an old adage that warns we should never discuss religion or politics. It’s bizarre that two such influential aspects of our lives should […]
To Tory Shepherd
To Tory Shepherd, I was made aware of your article Grab-bag of rage as the March in March was much ado about nothing when reading […]
The Missing Ingredients
There have been some great contributions covering the March in March on the AIMN and other independent news and blog sites during the week. And […]
The Peter Principle
The Peter Principle suggests that people will tend to be promoted until they reach their “position of incompetence”, and that is exactly what we are […]
Do your job, Malcolm Turnbull, it’s what we pay you for
I had a robust set-to with Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Twitter this morning, after he arrogantly informed a regionally based small business owner that […]
Call me Madam
“But in this chair, I will act impartially. That is the responsibility that goes back to 1377.” – Bronwyn Bishop Bronwyn Bishop (nee Setright) was […]
Dear Sydney Morning Herald, re March In March
As he ran through the pages of yesterday’s Sydney Morning Herald, Timothy Pembroke couldn’t help but notice that Sydney’s March in March – clearly one […]
Union bashing for the new curriculum
Senator Eric Abetz gave a rather disturbing speech to the Young Liberals (aged 16 to 31) national conference in Perth on 25 January this year. He told […]
Young Liberals
Speak to a Young Liberal about why they are part of the movement and you are sure to hear the words “nanny state” and “socialism” […]
Marching for my community
[youtube=http://youtu.be/cMKUYops7h4] Today I marched with my community at March in March Adelaide, and was honoured to have a chance to speak. Here is my speech: […]
Did you hear about the March in March?
In the past three years there have two significant public protests against the government of the day. There was the failed ‘convoy of no confidence’ […]