Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott: Voice Debate Being Rigged
See below for show notes:Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the latest attempt by fake fact checkers to censor debate on the Voice. And Tony shares his unique perspective on the evolving situation in Ukraine.Find [...]
We’re lucky – but not serious
A snapshot of Australia in 2023 This week has given us a bit of a snapshot of Australia in 2023. And what does that snapshot show? We might be a lucky country - but we're not a serious country. (Although I should qualify the word 'lucky'. 'Luck' implies [...]
Being a minority of one
You need to know you're not alone In Nineteen Eighty-Four there's scene in which Winston Smith ponders the purpose of his job which is to rewrite historical documents. He asks 'I understand HOW: I do not understand WHY. He wondered, as he had many times wondered before, whether [...]
One word of truth
Tucker Carlson said something you don't often hear. You've probably already watched or heard about Tucker Carlson's video that went up on Twitter yesterday. He announced he'll be starting a new program on the platform. As I'm writing this the video has been watched 119 million times. I [...]
Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott: Lessons In Political And Economic Leadership
See below for show notes: This week former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow at the IPA Tony Abbott shares his thoughts on political and economic leadership, in the context of the federal budget and the infighting in the Victorian Liberal Party. Find out more at australia.ipa.org.au [...]
The Kevin Rudd and Niki Savva approach to people they disagree with.
We don't trust the media - and we don't trust each other. Today, 3 May is 'World Press Freedom Day'. I won't spend time contemplating the irony of the United Nations in 1993 creating such a day, other than note that the member countries of the United Nations [...]
Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott: Act Of Love To Vote No To Voice
See below for show notes: This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott shares his unique perspective on the recent defence strategic review, and why, in his view, the Voice to Parliament would set reconciliation back by a generation. Find out more at [...]
Ordinary men doing extraordinary things
Australia and the purpose of ANZAC Day ANZAC Day is almost all we've got left to share with each other. National Days are necessary to countries that are more than just geographical expressions. People living in a community need something in common and beliefs and experiences that are shared in some [...]
When principles confront politics
...and polls on the Voice and lessons in Australian history Thank you for your support and thank you for your interest in my One & Free newsletter. After just a fortnight One & Free already has more than 2,000 subscribers from across Australia - including quite a few [...]