Common sense says we should consider all the evidence regarding social problems and seek simple, proven solutions. Our moral superiors believe otherwise. By Nick Cater.
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New state laws are introducing harsh penalties for bosses perceived to have contributed to a worker’s or even client’s death. Do they go too far? James Mathias says they do.
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An abstract debate about the unproven cause of exaggerated climate change is not particularly useful while brave fire fighters are still busy saving other people’s homes, says Nick Cater.
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For decades, governments have been kicking the can of federation reform down the road. Failure to address this is no longer an option, says Tim James.
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Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper explains his deep admiration for Tony Abbott’s conservative values and egalitarian political style.
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It may be counterintuitive to a free-market liberal, but the Snowy Hydro 2.0 might be the best investment in infrastructure we could make, says Nick Cater.
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Just because the protesters who glue themselves to the road have good intentions doesn’t mean they aren’t a threat to civilisation. By Henry Ergas.
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The Australian economy is in uncharted waters and this time our traditional complacency will not save us, says business leader Tony Shepherd.
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The Morrison Government’s decision to increase regulation of the banks might seem contrary to Menzies’ legacy but protection of citizens must come first. By Nick Cater.
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Taxpayers have been funding research into lethal sharks for 20 years but all they’ve received in return are dangerous beaches. By Fred Pawle
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Australia is attracting people trying to cash in on our loose class-action laws. It’s time we pulled the reins on this vexatious practice, says Tim James.
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Democracy works best at the national level, the Prime Minister reminded us in a landmark speech. Globalists mistakenly equate this with xenophobia, says Nick Cater.
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GetUp boss Paul Oosting’s appearance at the National Press Club confirmed his organisation is both ineffective and irrelevant.
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Not even Labor was going to vote for Adam Bandt’s amendments to the Government’s energy bill. But look who did. By Tim James
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The party founded by Robert Menzies in 1944 remains both connected to its liberal roots and able to adapt to modern times.
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You almost need a PhD in industrial relations law to decipher the awards negotiated by some unions. No wonder some managers are confused.
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Freedom and individualism are timeless principles, as Ronald Reagan’s first major speech, delivered 55 years ago this month, reminds us. By Sean Jacobs.
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Senior Australian Public Servants should realise that Yes Minister was a comedy, not a blueprint for taking power from elected representatives.
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