European Choices are Australia’s Too
I have been in London for the past few days for a series of engagements. It is a wonderful city
A Rude Awakening
The dreadful protests by Islamic fundamentalists in Sydney on the weekend were the portend of what I have been consistently
The Divergent Political Path
There are two distinct facets to politics in Australia today. One is based on rational concerns about the direction in
Supporting our National Symbols
This week saw the celebration of National Flag Day. It passed with little fanfare and virtually no public recognition in
Good Government Goes Missing
This week there have been two significant events that encapsulate the failure of Labor’s approach to government. The first
Family vs. State
The rearing of the next generation is the most important task that any parents can undertake. Their role in developing
The PM’s Politics of Principle
Most Australians would welcome the about-face by the Gillard Government in respect to offshore processing of illegal arrivals. However, it
Common Sense from Canada
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Julia Gillard is right. Electricity
Faith in the Silent Majority
I often wonder how there can be such a divide between the views and beliefs of mainstream Australians and the
Labor’s Royal Family of Regret
No matter where you go in Australia, there are many people who are worried about the state of the nation.
From the Field
One of the many privileges of being a parliamentarian is the opportunity to have new experiences that develop our knowledge
A Businessman’s Warning
The headline in today’s Australian reflects many of the sentiments that I have been writing about in recent years.