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Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
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Tough Economic Choices Ahead
The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates yesterday suggests that the impact of the economic slowdown in China
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European Choices are Australia’s Too
I have been in London for the past few days for a series of engagements. It is a wonderful city
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A Rude Awakening
The dreadful protests by Islamic fundamentalists in Sydney on the weekend were the portend of what I have been consistently
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The Divergent Political Path
There are two distinct facets to politics in Australia today. One is based on rational concerns about the direction in
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Supporting our National Symbols
This week saw the celebration of National Flag Day. It passed with little fanfare and virtually no public recognition in
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Good Government Goes Missing
This week there have been two significant events that encapsulate the failure of Labor’s approach to government. The first
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Family vs. State
The rearing of the next generation is the most important task that any parents can undertake. Their role in developing
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The PM’s Politics of Principle
Most Australians would welcome the about-face by the Gillard Government in respect to offshore processing of illegal arrivals. However, it
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Common Sense from Canada
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Julia Gillard is right. Electricity
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Faith in the Silent Majority
I often wonder how there can be such a divide between the views and beliefs of mainstream Australians and the
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Labor’s Royal Family of Regret
No matter where you go in Australia, there are many people who are worried about the state of the nation.
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From the Field
One of the many privileges of being a parliamentarian is the opportunity to have new experiences that develop our knowledge