Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
Nanny State Nonsense
Most people would have heard of the term ‘nanny state’ which suggests that government is trying to influence too many
Activism for Conservatives? CANdo
For several years now I have heard right-leaning political types ask “Where is our version of GetUp!?” Many of you
Climate Science Credibility Shredded
“The global warming scam, with the (literally) trillions of dollars driving it, that has corrupted so many scientists…It is
Common Sense Suspended for Equality
The problem with common sense is that it isn’t common. The evidence that millions suspend critical thought in favour
An Insight into Fundamentalist Islam
Earlier this week I appeared on SBS’s Insight program to discuss banning the burqa. The assembled audience included some
States’ Rights or Euthanasia Debate?
The divisive Greens Party have opened up a new campaign on euthanasia, this time dressed up in the cloak of
Into the Deep
I have had a lifelong fascination with Great White Sharks. It began when I was a boy of eight, just
Group Hug Politics Not in the National Interest
I have resisted commenting on the Federal Election until the final result was known. We now know that Julia Gillard
Australia: No Place for Sharia Law
I have written previously of my concerns in respect to fundamentalist Islam and Islamic law. Often this was in response
Lessons from America
The sight of over 300,000 Americans gathering on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s “I have a
Greens’ Global Government Ambitions
The nature of the Greens’ totalitarian agenda can be seen through a careful examination of their policies and party platform.
Tony Abbott Has Put Australia on the Right Path
Nine months ago, political pundits and commentators suggested that the Coalition was headed for annihilation at the next election. Conventional