We must remain optimistic for the future, writes David Stevens in the foreword to his new book, for it is only through a liberal democratic future that all Australians can have opportunity, dignity, respect and impartial institutions necessary to enable them to pursue their happiness and dreams.
Read MoreThe most comprehensive modelling ever done for any policy by any opposition in Australia’s history failed to predict that the wholesale price of electricity would more than double to between $121 MWh in Victoria and $162 in Queensland – somewhat higher than the $50 we had been told to expect. By Nick Cater.
Read MoreIn an age of threatening autocracies seeking to expand their reach and influence, NATO provides the logical forum for like minded liberal democracies to come together to ensure their collective security. By Simon Birmingham.
Read MoreOur values provide the toolkit for the times, argues Angus Taylor in an address to the Sydney Institute.
Read MoreOur electricity system is coming apart at the seams in the race to meet our climate goals. By Nick Cater.
Read MoreIs the Government really leading by example on labour hire contracts?
Read MoreAustralians are crying out for a government which shows them that liberalism works in practice, says Peter Dutton. That depends on having policies that reflect liberal values and preserve what’s great about our nation while also pushing our society forward.
Read MoreNo one would argue that the Liberal Party should remain static and unresponsive to changes in society. But rebuilding requires reflection on the foundations of the Liberal Party, which is why Menzies is still relevant. By Georgina Downer.
Read MoreBad government decisions - such as increased spending over the next five years and new taxes - are contributing to inflationary pressures and exacerbating the cost of living crisis, says Peter Dutton as he identifies the economy, energy, industrial relations and housing as areas in need of policy reform.
Read MoreA growing number of border threats and illegal boat arrivals, together with an under-strain frontline border defence workforce, are the entirely foreseeable consequences of Labor’s decision to cut border security funding and change the Coalition’s border protection policies. By James Paterson.
Read MoreAnthony Albanese has put the success of our most consequential national security pact at risk because of his ideological opposition to the technology that lies at the heart of the AUKUS arrangement. By Ted O’Brien.
Read MoreThe Liberal Party is predicated on two core ideas; freedom and aspiration. Both of these are under attack. By Freya Leach.
Read MorePolicy that captures the entrepreneurial spirit of young people and taps into the human instinct for freedom and aspiration is the key to steering Millennials and Gen Z towards liberalism. By Freya Leach.
Read MoreAt a time when we need to unite the country, the Prime Minister's proposal will permanently divide us by race, says Peter Dutton.
Read MoreAustralians have a choice at the next election between a clean energy future founded in practical reality or one driven by dogma and wishful thinking. By Nick Cater.
Read MoreThe current debate regarding the ability of faith-based schools to preference staff who share a common faith appears to ignore a crucial principle of international human rights law that aims for a principled balancing of conflicting rights. By David Fawcett.
Read MoreChris Bowen’s argument that nuclear power is too expensive and too difficult to consider, is looking increasingly feeble as the financial and technical challenges of the current plan become apparent. By Nick Cater.
Read MoreLabor’s cash handouts cannot disguise the fact that its budget fails to address the policy concerns of young voters. By Freya Leach.
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