Engaging the Disengaged
“Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.” (W. B. Yeats) Effective communication is arguably
Putting Everything in Perspective
There is something about a funeral that puts everything else into perspective. In the past week I have attended two
Time to Get Mad
Peter Finch’s character gave a mesmerising speech in the 1976 movie Network. Urging viewers to voice their displeasure at
The Stifling Tyranny of Neo-Socialism
Despite the widespread cynicism attached to politicians by others, it is often said that we all have the interests of
Freedom is Making a Comeback
For as long as I can remember I have had a fascination with motorcycles. As a boy, this wasn’t
The Threat Within
If there has ever been any doubt that Australia is in the midst of radical change that threatens some of
The Carbon Tax is About Revenue, Not Results
The folly of Labor’s carbon tax is finally starting to dawn on business leaders in this country. Many of
Consumed by the Nanny State
Did you know that a long black coffee is two kilojoules? You’d know this if you ventured into McDonald’
Political Rock Bottom
Public trust is a fragile gift. Often slow in being established, it can disappear in the blink of an eye…
Parliamentary Pressure Cooker
Parliament has resumed for 2012 and the political temperature has not cooled since we left last year. The pressure is
How Did the Political Left Get it so Wrong?
At some point in the past few decades, the word ‘conservative’ became a pejorative slur. That’s because the few
Time to Stop the People Smugglers
The usual suspects are outraged at the ‘immoral’ determination of Tony Abbott and the Coalition to stop the pernicious trade