Tony Abbott brought discipline, passion and extensive philosophical knowledge to the prime ministership, which is reflected in his brilliant anthology of speeches. By Julian Leeser.
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One side has a policy with a strategy, the other has empty rhetoric that could only appeal to overeducated elitists. No prize for guessing which side the electorate is on. By Nick Cater.
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Good policy relies on three things: ideas, debate and courage. Australia is conspicuously lacking in all of them. By Andrew Stone.
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Next year will present some interesting challenges and opportunities for mainstream Australia and Liberal politicians. We can’t wait. By Tim James.
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When 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.
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Labor keeps repeating its commitments to environmentalists, unions and other other fringe groups, trapping itself in a cycle of inevitable electoral losses. By Tim James.
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How well did our federal Parliament perform this year? Tim James assesses the quality (not quantity) of the legislation passed.
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If 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.
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The Coalition has the highest count of everyday tradespeople amongst its MPs while Labor remains slavishly tied to career politicians. By Nick Cater.
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The 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.
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Infrastructure projects are what governments are supposed to do well. A visionary project completed on time and under budget ensures a revered place in history for all involved. By 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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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 number of Australians voting before polling day is increasing. This is expensive for candidates and voters, and diminishes our democracy.
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Robert Menzies’ political resolution, comfort on the world stage and faith in Australia’s middle class were all based on his party’s founding principle of classical liberalism.
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