Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
A Poll of Principle
Some positive news today for the Coalition. The polls are ticking up and whilst we are still some way behind
Our Crushing Debt Burden
There are some immutable laws that govern our world. No doubt you are familiar with many of them but today
Australians’ Right to Peaceful Protest
I have a confession to make. As far as I can recall, I have never attended a protest rally. You
Character Makes a Difference
The pioneering spirit built our nation. Men and women came to Australia from around the world, seeking opportunity and reward
A Victory for Common Sense
The decision today from the Coalition to push for a delay on consideration of Labor’s ETS legislation is a
A Timely Reminder
Few readers would not have heard or read about the expenses scandal rocking the UK Parliament. The public have, quite
A Tiddle of Change
The “Butterfly Effect” is a phrase that suggests small changes in a system can produce a much greater long-term variance.
A Question of Priorities
There are so many conflicting messages from the Rudd Government. Like the proverbial two-handed economist, the Labor sultans of spin
The Wrong Message for Our Children
Someone once told me that success in life is about the ‘one-percenters’. If you want to better your health, your
You Deserve an Apology
You deserve an apology. In fact, we are all owed an apology from Kevin Rudd and Penny Wong. For two
Inspiration and Reflection
Thirty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister of Britain. Her legacy still permeates centre-right politics across the world.
Is This an Inconvenient Truth?
Almost every day, of every week, of every month, I receive at least one email contrasting the payments made to