Jailing one fool for offensive words may satisfy the mob, but it sets a precedent that threatens every Australian’s right to speak freely.
Having watched Julia Gillard on Lateline earlier this week endorsing the climate policies of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, I dug
Life is sometimes shaped by the decisions you don’t make. At least that was certainly the case for me
The advocates for catastrophic climate change theory will tell you that immediate action is necessary to save the planet for
I can anticipate the name calling already: ‘wowser’, ‘w**ker’ and worse. But I have had enough of bad manners,
Twelve months ago I initiated a Senate inquiry into men’s health. Since then I have struggled to explain my
It has been said that those who fail to learn from history are destined to repeat it. Indeed, it is
The Royal Adelaide Show has closed for another year. I have no doubt that the show itself was an outstanding
This week marks the eighth anniversary of the horrific attacks on the World Trade Centre and the US Pentagon, known
This piece appeared on Quadrant Online, 31 August 2009 Just for a moment, suspend any semblance of critical thought and
One of the criticisms commonly directed toward politicians is that what they say isn’t what they truly believe. It’
Australia’s energy industry has been under the Parliamentary microscope for the past fortnight. The result was the passing of
There is no handbook for good parenting. More often than not, parental skills are passed on from one generation to
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