Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
A Costly Lesson for First Home Owners
Last year I warned that the increase in the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) was putting upward pressure on house
A Voice for the Grassroots
The silent majority are not content being silent any more. Across the world, the political grassroots are using their voice
Time to Dump the IPCC
When any public organisation is exposed as being incompetent and deceptive, thereby destroying any semblance of credibility, it needs to
A Change for the Better
Barack Obama promised change and yesterday the result of his policy agenda was broadcast across the world. A Republican was
Who’s the Boss?
This week marks the end of summer holidays and a return to work for many Australians. Some, of course, will
The ABCs of Television
At the risk of being called a bad parent, at last I have some praise for television. More specifically I
A Lesson in Life
Last week I completed my second Sydney to Hobart yacht race. I was invited to join a crew of Australian
Letter to Self at Sixteen
The New Year is typically a time to make resolutions that seldom outlast the week. The pledges to lose weight,
Merry Christmas
It seems to me that there is more Christ in Christmas this year than in the recent past. The imagery
Holier Than Thou
‘T was three days before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
Labor’s Policy Spin
There has been a subtle but significant shift in the climate change debate recently. You might think I am referring
Experience Matters
This week marks a new beginning in conservative politics. Tony Abbott brings a new combative leadership style to the Liberal