Next year will present some interesting challenges and opportunities for mainstream Australia and Liberal politicians. We can’t wait. By Tim James.
Read MoreWhen Boris Johnson described his core constituency as the ‘forgotten people’, he was inadvertently evoking Australia’s own epoch-defining political victory. By David Furse-Roberts.
Read MoreDespite a vicious, deceptive campaign against it, an application to explore for oil in the Greta Australian Bight was today given environmental approval. By Fred Pawle.
Read MoreAustralia is more divided than ever, as a longitudinal study of this year’s federal election reveals. The implication for politics is alarming. By Nick Cater.
Read MoreThe ‘national experts’ who gave Australia a woeful ranking in the latest list of climate pariah states are not exactly impartial analysts, says James Mathias.
Read MoreLabor keeps repeating its commitments to environmentalists, unions and other other fringe groups, trapping itself in a cycle of inevitable electoral losses. By Tim James.
Read MoreThe Liberal Party born in Albury 75 years ago this week – and elected into office for a record term five years later – was founded on sound, popular principles. By David Furse-Roberts.
Read MoreMost Britons who brave the winter weather to vote in the general election this week will be hoping for an overdue return to stability. By Nick Cater.
Read MoreHow well did our federal Parliament perform this year? Tim James assesses the quality (not quantity) of the legislation passed.
Read MoreDespite the global media’s obsession with the President’s impeachment, ordinary Americans say the United States is happier and more prosperous than it has been in years. By Nick Cater.
Read MoreWhile the West squabbles over unreliable ‘renewable’ energy, China is quietly developing the world’s best nuclear energy and military sector. By Henry Ergas.
Read MoreIf you were unable to join us for the recent celebration of the Coalition under John Howard and John Anderson, here are the video highlights of the night.
Read MoreThe new antisemitism follows an old formula: a resentment of modernity and contempt for Judaism’s identity forged from birth and faith. By Henry Ergas.
Read MoreThe Coalition has the highest count of everyday tradespeople amongst its MPs while Labor remains slavishly tied to career politicians. By Nick Cater.
Read MoreThe Coalition between the Liberals and Nationals has not always been easy, but it has adapted and survived, and Australia is a better country for it, says John Howard.
Read MoreFormer Prime Minister John Howard interviews Clive James in London about their shared gratitude to Robert Menzies, Australia and the new middle class in which they grew up.
Read MoreCriminal convictions are treated differently in the corporate and union worlds. And it’s not the corporate bosses who are given the privileges. By James Mathias.
Read MoreNeglect and failure in the aged care sector are grave concerns for all Australians. They reflect poorly on us and ignore the values on which the nation was founded. By Tim James.
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