Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
Making Australia a Lighter Place
A lot has been said, researched and written about the problems associated with excess body weight. There are a myriad
Public Concerned About a ‘Big Australia’
Australians may feel comfortable with a company known as the ‘Big Australian’ but an increasing number of people are feeling
Should Voting be Voluntary?
The South Australian state election has been run and not quite won. Although it looks likely that Labor will form
Freedom of Religion
Last week I was asked to vote for a Senate inquiry into the conduct of the Church of Scientology. The
Sharia is Not an Option
A radical and dangerous change was proposed for Australia this week. A prominent Muslim leader called for parts of Islamic
Finally – Muslim Leader Condemns Terrorism
It’s about time. I am referring to reports in the UK newspapers yesterday that a Muslim leader has finally
A National Curriculum or Cultural Propaganda?
At a recent function in Naracoorte (in the south east of South Australia) I was asked by a guest to
Putting Politics in Perspective
Election campaigns tend to heighten sensitivities. Every perceived slight is magnified under the intensity of media scrutiny and it is
Rudd’s New Moral Dilemma
Kevin Rudd once proclaimed climate change as ‘the great moral dilemma of our time’. It is clear that these were
From Part-Time to No Time
In every piece of ideological government legislation there are usually consequences for people that least expect them. I use the
Another Great Green Tax?
Homeowners awoke on Sunday morning to read about the Rudd Government’s proposed new mandatory energy assessment of all homes
Behind the Truth
Kevin Rudd’s honesty and integrity are under question again. Not just by the Federal Opposition but by an increasing