Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
Unhappily Ever After?
For the first time in many months I am struggling to choose a topic for my Weekly Dose of Common
Coalition's Labor Budget
Last night’s budget makes one thing crystal clear. Under the major parties, Australia is headed toward European levels of
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
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
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
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
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
Facing the National Challenges
The “Statement of National Challenges” report was released this week by the Menzies Research Centre. It is very sober reading
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
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
Housing affordability foibles
Eight years ago I wrote in my weekly e-mail that the first home owners grant should go. I argued that
Free Speech reform stumbles
It is easy to understand why so many people are disappointed in politics. At every turn, your political representatives avoid