Australia is one of the world’s greatest countries. Decades of ambition and innovation have resulted in the prosperous, multiethnic and progressive liberal democracy that is...

Andrew Pickford

13 August 2020

It is fitting that Mannkal’s Chairman, Ron Manners, was included on the Queen’s Birthday list (2020) and made an Officer (AO) in the General Division...

Andrew Pickford

27 July 2020

According to the founder of Fox News, “Truth is whatever people will believe.” Just because something is widely accepted by society and even condoned by...

Alexandra Wolff

17 July 2020

A Landfall Ulysses Might Have Made Each rower pressed then gently on his oar. The watchful helmsman turned the boat about And rode the swelling...

John Hyde

8 June 2020

Local councils represent a level of government that often escapes serious inspection. While ‘closer to the people’, local governments are rarely held to account for...

Josh Adamson

4 June 2020

After a crisis there is a tendency for temporary measures to become permanent. Western Australia has seen many past emergency actions set in stone. After...

Andrew Pickford

2 June 2020

The wheels are in motion for a return to normal in Australia – or so we can hope. Some states appear to be ahead of...

Eva Christensen

19 May 2020

So, shortages. You may be familiar with tales of bread lines during war time and in the Soviet Union, and, in recent years, with photos...

Eva Christensen

12 May 2020

Think Tanks Our dream is of a well-versed Commonwealth Where any voting layman might explain Established ways to safety, freedom, wealth And treat attempts to...

John Hyde

5 May 2020

Easter provides a time to reflect and consider family, future ambitions and next steps. Like the Christmas holiday, it serves as a break in our...

Andrew Pickford

28 April 2020

Australian democracy’s processes are far from perfect but they are what we have. C. R. (Bert) Kelly, Member for the South Australian Federal seat of...

John Hyde

21 April 2020

There is a lot to unpack in the Federal Government’s $130-billion welfare stimulus package. Among the changes to welfare payments is a $1,500 fortnightly “JobKeeper”...

Josh Adamson

16 April 2020

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