George stamps his Brand.
As Attorneys General go, one would have to concede that George Brandis is more high profile than most but a quick review of his “achievements” […]
Sinking the Slipper, or Putting the Boot In
In Australian slang, “Sinking the slipper” has a number of meanings. It can mean to kick someone, as in a street fight or brawl, or […]
Joe Hockey, which planet do you live on?
To Joe Hockey. The news that a young homeless couple were found dead in their car was news that you would, in an indirect way, […]
Abbott’s Warm Fuzzy Melting Pot
Breaking news! “In light of the complex and challenging security environment facing Australia” Abbott has made another captain’s call; the amendments to section 18c of […]
Kevin Andrews Is A Genius. And His Hair Looks Natural To Me!
Kevin Andrews tells us that the figures don’t lie. A couple who don’t marry are more likely to separate than a couple who do. Well, […]
Humanity’s Choice
It was a cold morning in mid August in 2013 when the choice finally dawned on me, after almost 3 years at University and two […]
Judging the sales pitch: #mediafail
As I mentioned last week, I am researching political narrative by investigating the words that come out of politicians’ mouths and are written in press […]
Refugee Insanity: The Crippling Cost of Australia’s Cruelty…
There is no arguing, Australia’s policies for dealing with refugees cost us a fortune. Off shore detention costs about $3750 per day, per person. Disposable […]
Opaque and irresponsible
Tony Abbott promised to “restore accountability and improve transparency measures to be more accountable to you”. This is a reminder of just a few of […]
Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit, non qui negat
If there was ever any doubt, it has now been undeniably shown. The ultimate aim of conservative government is to acquire ultimate power unrestricted by […]
The Problem of Unemployment in Australia
Julie Farthing has worked in the employment industry for four decades. She more than anyone has the experience to safely predict that the government’s policies […]
The Future In Abbott’s Australia
“Sorry, I can’t stay for another beer – I’ve got a doctor’s appointment.” “You what?” “I’ve got a doctor’s appointment. I have to go and […]
Could it get any worse?
We have been given the impression by certain members of the media recently that Tony Abbott is being hailed as some sort of world leader […]
Baby boomer protection
Why is the Abbott government offering $10,000 to employ people who are over 50? We grew up in a time of free education and high […]
Media mogul Murdoch is buying a Conservative alternate universe
The Abbott Government is leading Australia down America’s path on a range of social and economic issues, and holding the reigns is Rupert Murdoch. American […]