Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
A Taxing Question
The topic of political discussion this week seems to revolve around a mooted new income tax levy to help repair
Royals, Not Republic
It’s wonderful to be visiting communities on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. The people are great, the landscapes dramatic
Freedom For All Those the Left Agree With
It’s always nice to get home after nearly a month on the road. With sitting weeks, interstate commitments and
Life in Vietnam
Greetings from Vietnam! I am on my first visit to this incredible country, heading up a delegation of young political
The Disenfranchised
There’s never a dull moment in the business of politics. The big story of last week ended up being
A New Senate
It has been another busy (and frustrating) week in parliament with Labor and the Greens voting against the repeal of
Smears, Slurs and Political Points
Today we’ve had the Labor Party in full character assassination mode in their quest to score some political points.
The Tyranny of Political Correctness
Before I embarked on parliamentary service (I refuse to call it a career) an experienced hand wrote me a letter
The Path Less Travelled
A federal election tends to focus the Australian people on the future direction of their country. However, often lost in
Time to Batten Down the Hatches
I have written before that I believe the world is on the cusp of significant social, economic and political change.
Another Generation of an Enduring Institution
The birth of any baby is a significant event that should be celebrated. When that child is destined to be
Inhaling the Canberra Kool-Aid
This also appeared in the Queensland Liberal National Party’s policy magazine, Dialogue Something happens to sensible people when they