Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
The Paper Chase
Today I find myself in a rare position – exactly what should I be blogging about? There are so many issues,
The Unsustainable Path
Over the Christmas break there was an opportunity to read more extensively than political life usually permits. On my list
Happy New Year
The New Year offers a time for reflection on past events and plans for the future. For the last decade
Cold Winds of the Arab Spring
The Arab Spring has turned decidedly chilly. Most notably, the freedom-destroying hand of the Muslim Brotherhood has Egypt within its
In Favour of a Free Press
Earlier this year I travelled to England for a series of speaking engagements and meetings. Specifically, I was interested in
In Defence of Freedom
I have always been a supporter of Israel. It is a beacon of freedom and democracy in the Middle East.
The Real Political Fringe
The popular consensus among a number of commentators reporting on the US Presidential election has been to warn against giving
Where the Wealthy Work
Whilst contemplating how to spend the $100 million I intended to win in last night’s Oz Lotto draw, I
Green Dreams
Several years ago, the Green movement were bleating alarmist predictions of ‘peak oil’ and how wind and solar were the
Labor’s Debt Wreck
In recent weeks I have been commenting on the storm clouds gathering over the Australian economy and how our government
Debt’s Double-Edged Sword
Debt is a double-edged sword. Sometimes it provides opportunity to invest for the future and sometimes it robs the future
Slippery Slope
Just when you think the Australian Parliament cannot throw up any more surprises, it almost spins out of control. Peter