If only they would listen
While the Liberals gloat over stopping the boats, and Labor wrings its hands pretending concern about drownings, other more enlightened people are offering practical advice, […]
This “stop the boats” rubbish must stop
This “stop the boats” rubbish must stop. Both major parties, and the people who condone this rhetoric, should be ashamed of themselves. In 1959, during […]
What depth we have plumbed as a nation
By Sir Scotch Misery Perhaps the Sydney Morning Herald has not seen just how ironic today’s story of the little Syrian boy lying dead on […]
Politicians want unions to be accountable?
Dyson Heydon and Tony Abbott want union officials to be held as accountable as company directors. Personally I would like company directors also held to […]
Don’t blame Tony, he is a symptom of greed
It is wrong to blame Tony Abbott for the state of the nation. After all, he is hardly a charismatic leader who inspires allegiance. He […]
The Transfield tentacles
The following are just a few examples of the many arms of Transfield. They seem highly favoured by government. The company is undergoing rebranding due […]
Who guards the guardians?
In July, as part of a freedom of information request from the Guardian, customs – now part of the immigration department with the creation of […]
Two things I have trouble with involving the Abbott Government … all right, three!
OK, I know it’s obvious, but I want to know why Justice Heydon can say that there was absolutely no reason for him to disqualify […]
Transfield shares go up and so does the debt
LABOR CRASHES THROUGH PREVIOUS DEBT LIMIT TOPPING QUARTER OF A TRILLION DOLLARS October 12, 2012 Joint Media Statement: Andrew Robb and Joe Hockey The Gillard […]
Corruption, kickbacks and slush funds – see ICAC
It’s not hard to work out Tony’s game plan for the next election. He is going to run hard on union corruption and their connection […]
I Urge You All To Bomb Syria While We “Make Up Our Mind” and Other Assorted Comic Gems!
Now that it’s been established that the Border Force fiasco is all the fault of a few protesters over-reacting and gives the Abbott Government yet […]
Less shovels and more reading
Many have expressed surprise that no-one in Peter Dutton’s department bothered reading a press release that stated there would be random identity checks in Melbourne. […]
Christopher Pyne’s Greatest Hits of 2015: Winner of the People’s Choice Snoutie
It’s official. The people have spoken. Christopher Pyne has won the inaugural People’s Choice Snoutie. Voting for the People’s Choice Snoutie Award kicked off last weekend, […]
What has become of our national character?
By Matt Hurley Australians are blessed with a unique and enduring national character, forged in our relatively short history by events, people and folklore. A […]
Abbott’s Ever Diminishing Campaign Options
I read online Friday morning that Australian Border Force were planning to conduct visa checks across the Melbourne CBD starting the same day and continuing […]