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The Cash Crackdown
The creeping tendrils of state control are tightening around personal freedom, and nowhere is this more evident than in Europe’
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This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
539 articles
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Unhappily Ever After?
For the first time in many months I am struggling to choose a topic for my Weekly Dose of Common
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Coalition's Labor Budget
Last night’s budget makes one thing crystal clear. Under the major parties, Australia is headed toward European levels of
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The Government's Spending Binge
The government has been on a spending binge this week. It has announced it will fund the second Sydney airport
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Disunity on our day of National Unity
Like many other Australians I attended a local Anzac Day dawn service to remember the sacrifice that so many have
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Out and About in Regional South Australia
I am out and about in regional South Australia this week. It’s my favourite part about being involved in
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A Blessed Easter to All
For the religious and non-religious alike, our nation celebrates one of our best cultural traditions this week – Easter. For Christians
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What are we leaving our children?
Like many parents, I often reflect on the state of the world we are leaving our children. As a South
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Facing the National Challenges
The “Statement of National Challenges” report was released this week by the Menzies Research Centre. It is very sober reading
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At last! - free speech reform
It’s amazing what a bit of leadership tension does for intestinal fortitude. After months of obfuscations and prevarication the
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Beware of the Smooth Salesman
This week the monorail salesman from The Simpsons paid a visit to South Australia. Only this time he was selling
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Housing affordability foibles
Eight years ago I wrote in my weekly e-mail that the first home owners grant should go. I argued that
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Free Speech reform stumbles
It is easy to understand why so many people are disappointed in politics. At every turn, your political representatives avoid