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Political Regrets
Many of those who lost their seat in the recent election will regret what they didn't do, rather than the things they did.
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This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
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Reap what you sow
There is an ancient principle: “You reap what you sow.” Never has this been truer than what we have witnessed
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One Year of Australian Conservatives
It has been said a week is a long time in politics so you can only imagine what a year
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Nursing Bruised Egos
The tyranny of safe spaces and political correctness is creeping into almost every aspect of our lives. It seems everyone
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Bitcoins, Bubbles and Big Brother
“It’s better to be six months too early than a moment too late” They were words of advice to
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Rocking Australia Day
It’s great to be back with the first Weekly Dose of Common Sense for 2018. I trust you had
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A Christmas message
Like many Australians, I am in the process of winding down after a year of change and challenge. It has
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What else are they hiding?
Parliament is still embroiled in the citizenship fiasco with a continuing log of claims and counter-claims. The self-disclosure regime has
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A true conservative party
Sometimes politics can be frustrating for both voters and those they elect to represent them. Electors lament political decisions that
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Under a citizenship cloud
It is tempting to write about something other than politics this week lest merely talking about the dysfunction of our
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Responding to the Marriage Survey result
The result of the marriage postal survey is in and nearly 40% of Australians voted NO to redefining marriage. A
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A full blown constitutional crisis
The citizenship fiasco looms as the last nail in public confidence in this parliament and threatens the legitimacy of parliament
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
People say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that is true, Australian Conservatives should be very flattered indeed.