Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
Where Have Our Standards Gone?
Evidence of our decaying values is presented with monotonous regularity in our daily papers and on our plasma screens. We
Additional Mining Imposts Should Remain with States
Right from the outset I need you to know that I am philosophically opposed to new and higher taxes. Adapting
We’ll All Pay the Price for Rudd’s Failures
The falling global stock markets are sending a very clear message that the global economy is still at risk of
The Devalued Prime Minister
Whatever the political stripe of the incumbent, the office of Prime Minster has always commanded a certain respect. It is
Where’s Kevin?
You may have noticed that as his popularity plummets, Kevin Rudd seems to have disappeared from the 24 hour news
Big Government, Big Troubles
“A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything
Rudd’s Record Speaks for Itself
Less than three years ago Kevin Rudd declared war. There was a war on inflation, a war on obesity, a
Ban the Burqa
The burqa is no longer simply the symbol of female repression and Islamic culture, it is now emerging as the
Debt and Taxes
It might not mean much to you right now but Greece has gone broke. It is so desperate for cash
Australia’s Salary Cap
Sport holds a special place in the Australian community. We celebrate the victories of our favourite team (particularly when they
Cash Splash Consequences
Australians are feeling the pinch. It is as clear as day when you walk in to a mostly empty service
Still Out of Their Depth
Warren Buffett was attributed as saying that “it’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who’s