Australia’s renewable energy or monorail policy?
I hate to infringe on the sacred writing territory of Labor Dry, but desperate times call for shameless…
Government to ban all sharks from having teeth
After three shark attacks in less than 24 hours, the government called an emergency session of Parliament and…
You cannot fix education without first fixing the culture
England’s turnaround in literacy and learning should give every Australian Education Minister pause. It proves that academic reform…
When lamb on the BBQ becomes a luxury
Every year, Australians are treated to the familiar spectacle of the Australian lamb ad. Tongue-in-cheek, self-aware, and unapologetically…
Make Sydney and Melbourne city-states
With wayward political ideologies hell-bent on bankrupting our two largest cities, Australia’s federation is due for a refresh.…
Between 2025 and 1984: A year in review
As another year comes to a close, I often reflect on the events that have transpired, both good…
When a society stops having children
In 2001, the United Nations released a quietly influential report titled Replacement Migration: Is It a Solution to…
The worst of 2025 | The Spectator Australia
2025 is drawing to a close. So, because everyone likes a listicle, let’s now trawl through some of…
Life is short, and precious
It was the beginning of Advent last week, and I attended church for the annual celebration. While I…
What went wrong, Albanese? | The Spectator Australia
To the Prime Minister. Dear Sir, I write this letter as an older, but still patriotic, Australian who…
A holy night for nostalgia and self-reflection
Christmas is one time of the year where it is okay to let nostalgia off the chain. I…
When ideology replaces judgment, citizens pay the price
As 2025 draws to a close, Australia faces a failure more profound than any single policy misstep. Our…