Political Outcome of the Budget; Treatment of Muslims in Aus; Tackling Islam Activity O’Seas; Immigration Policy
Budget Strategy My letter below, published in the Financial Review five days after the budget, provides some references which briefly illustrate the... Read More
Melbourne’s Active Islamists. Union Powers. Budget Policy Politicised. Climate Change. UK Election
On returning after a break in Canberra (according to my taxi driver nothing much happens there), where I was listening to my... Read More
National Security Statement – Fraser at Estimates Ctee
It is not often that I disagree with Greg Sheridan. But in today’s article (below) he is being too timid. Counter-terrorism policy... Read More
Religious Influence on Violent Extremism; Fraser on Budget
As expected, Abbott’s statement on national security produced critics, with the ABC’s 7.30 report sinking to depths not previously experienced (see transcript... Read More
Abbott Press Club Speech
On my return from holiday at Malua Bay I watched Abbot deliver his speech to the Press Club and answer questions after. While... Read More
Abbott Moves Further Down Polling
Abbott’s further fall in polling, coupled with the Liberal Coalition’s loss in Victoria, raises a serious question viz how can he recover... Read More
G20 Doesn’t Solve Polling Problem
Yesterday’s AFR published a letter on climate change I sent it last week (see below). Surprisingly given the many G20/climate change reports... Read More
Iraq-Can Islamic State be Overcome; Islamism in Australia; Selling Budget Gets Harder
Iraq- Can Islamic State be Overcome Reports suggest that, as there are fewer than expected Yazadis on the mountain, it is unlikely... Read More
Counter-terrorism Proposals Rejected by Muslim leaders; OBAMA Acts; Homework Not Done: Immigration Inquiry Into More than Fraud; More Budget Sales Outlets Needed
Counter-Terrorism Opponents, the Islamist Agenda & OBAMA ACTS The strong opposition of Muslim leaders to the proposed additions to counter-terrorism powers (see... Read More
Budget Selling: No Progress Yet; New Aus Counter-Terrorism Measures; Iraq Caliphate Grows
Budget Selling: No Progress Yet Even allowing for anti-government media bias, it is difficult to see any progress being made with cross... Read More