Give us a universal basic income
By Stacy Shores Raising kids is the single most important thing anyone can do. Personally, it perpetuates your genetics (admittedly diluted somewhat with someone else’s […]
Turnbull sells out young people to the deranged, to save himself
One of the (many) problems I see with religious ideology is that it offers people whose intelligence and experiential curiosity is limited by cowardice and fear, […]
What is actually happening in the Tiwi Islands?
The first time I heard of the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin, in the news was when it was suggested Mal Brough had tried to […]
A Government of Amateurs
You have to laugh when you look at the economic record of this government. Either they just can’t win a trick or they really are […]
George Brandis’ report card
Regardless of whether we have a double dissolution or a normal election, Attorney-General George Brandis will be up for re-election as a Queensland Senator. The […]
March of the Wankpuffins
Safe Schools Coalition Australia is a national coalition of schools dedicated to creating safe and inclusive learning environments for same-sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse […]
Kelly O’Dwyer Clarifies Her Comments; Bernardi Complains About Being Called Names!
“They have got a policy that will increase the cost of housing for all Australians, for those people who own a home and for those […]
Why Turnbull Is So Much Better Than Tony Abbott!
“G’day. Beer?” “Chardonnay. You know I don’t drink beer.” “That’s right. Sorry I forgot, you’re one of those socialists like Malcolm Turnbull!” “How can you […]
There is no such a thing as ‘too much democracy’ in our Constitution
The big three political parties seem to have overlooked the fact that our Constitution does stipulate some parameters by which senators must be elected. The […]
Economics: Wicked Games; Wicked Problems And Negative Gearing!
“What a wicked game you play to make me feel this way. What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you. What […]
This man is dangerous
This morning, George Christensen posted the following on his Facebook page: I’m setting up a new website – www.WarOnRadicalIslam.com – and am looking for writers […]
Move over scientists, the Marshall’s in town
When venture capitalist, Larry Marshall, was appointed head of the CSIRO, he promised structural change. In an interview in February last year he said: “What […]
Electoral reform: why stop at the Senate?
“The operation of any electoral system, any voting system, should be to clearly and transparently translate the wish of the voter into a parliamentary result.” […]
Day to Day Politics: Stan the Man.
Tuesday February 23 2010 1 At noon yesterday the keys on my keyboard were craving the familiar attention of my fingers to write of daily […]
The best thing Tim Wilson did for human rights in Australia was to resign
“In just two years, Tim Wilson has singlehandedly reshaped the human rights debate in Australia. He has restored balance to a debate which had previously […]