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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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Time to Stop the People Smugglers
The usual suspects are outraged at the ‘immoral’ determination of Tony Abbott and the Coalition to stop the pernicious trade
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A Hidden Cost of Health Care
Taxpayers should be concerned at the headline claims by a former head of Medicare’s watchdog body that “Health rorts
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Boot Camp for Government
The Christmas season typically brings with it a range of excesses that many of us find hard to resist. The
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
As the end of the year draws near, there are two important traditions that many of us hold dear. The
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The Deceit at Durban
The Green Labor left and the profiteers of climate change catastrophe have been hailing their most recent international junket as
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Be Careful What You Wish For
Sometimes it pays to be careful what you wish for. All manner of seemingly good ideas turn out to be
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What the Left Fear Most
I often wonder why conservatives are subject to the level of hate and vitriol they receive from the left. After
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A Slippery Surface
It was an extraordinary final parliamentary sitting week for 2011; the greatest shock being the resignation of the Speaker of
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Preserving a Great Institution
Recently a number of parliamentarians reported back on their electorate-wide consultation about the issue of gay marriage. It was heartening
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Of Crickets and Oxen
Because half a dozen grasshoppers under a fern make the field ring with their importunate chink, whilst thousands of greatcattle,
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Into the Heavy Load of Green Dreams
There are always choices in the journey of life that will determine the ultimate destination. It applies equally to individuals,
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Time to Restore Common Sense
Many readers would have heard the phrase ‘there is nothing common about common sense’. Unfortunately there is increasing evidence that