Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
The Laffer Curve - why Australia needs lower taxes
Firstly, may I thank so many readers for their efforts in promoting the Conservative Leadership Foundation’s writing competition. Your
Engaging the next generation in political discussion - CLF writing competition
This week I am asking for your help. We need to get young people engaged in political thought about the
Recognising the source of evil
There is always so much going on in the world, and particularly the parallel universe of politics, that it is
Submarine acquisition should be about value for money and jobs
A brief message today as I am in Senate Estimates – a week of long days and thousands of questions – that
Death penalty is never the answer
The challenge for many in public life is to be considered and consistent in the application of first principles. Whilst
Moving on, getting down to business
The new political year kicked off in exactly the wrong way for conservatives – with a spill motion against the Prime
Leadership discussion does political confidence no favours
Right now in politics there is only one topic of conversation: leadership and the office of the Prime Minister. It
The Voters’ ‘Vibe’
It’s only the second week back and the world of politics is as interesting as ever. The voter disillusionment
The year ahead - my predictions
I scarcely know where to begin this letter given all that is going on at home and abroad. So let’
Committing To Core Principles
A couple of weeks ago, the Prime Minister committed to ‘removing a few barnacles’ from the hull of the ship
Political Disillusionment
Politics seems to have reached a new level of absurdity this week. The last parliamentary sitting week of the year
The Need For Senate Reform
The political landscape is changing rapidly as a deep disillusionment with major political parties settles over the populace. It is