Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate


Lifting The Veil On Our “Miracle Economy”
Australia’s economic growth figures have been released today and they paint a sobering picture. Yes, our economy has continued

Common Themes
This week I am fortunate enough to be doing one of my favourite things – driving around the great state of

The Power Of The Purchase
In recent weeks I have raised concerns about the growing socialist tendencies of our major parties. Despite the ample evidence

If You Act In Haste You Can Repent At Leisure
If you act in haste you can repent at leisure – I must have heard those words a hundred times or

The Evils Of Socialism
It is hard to believe that socialism is alive and well anywhere in the world, let alone Australia. Perhaps ‘alive

Truth Is The New Hate Speech
Truth Is The New Hate Speech – If you doubt that, just consider the latest virtue-signalling stoush between television living legend

Time To Get Real
Time to pause and contemplate the nature of things is a wonderful luxury. Many would consider it a necessity to

You Can’t Trust The Major Parties
It’s great to be back with the Common Sense community after a very restful break. I hope you managed

What A Year It Has Been!
Common sense has been in short supply and politics has become an even bigger circus. Through it all, I’ve

Facts Don't Matter
It can be hard to comprehend the thought processes of the contemporary ‘activist’. They use neither logic nor reason in

Cosy Club or Protection Racket?
Being stuck in the Canberra bubble and seeing how dysfunctional our political system has become, generates equal measures of disappointment

Lady Liberals & Show Phonys
What a week it has been. Avowed socialists have won a whopping majority in Victoria thanks to weak opposition and