Australia’s political crossroads | The Spectator Australia
I’ve spent an interesting few weeks in Australia meeting figures from across the right of politics. I also…
Language is shaping Australia | The Spectator Australia
When my wife and I visited East Germany in 1984 it was still under communist rule. We were…
More Australian-grown coffee to become available as industry grows
The Australian coffee industry is having a growth spurt. The arrival of new coffee varieties into Australia and…
Australia’s violent left-wing flank
Events in Melbourne last weekend have exposed the increasing level of left-wing violence in Australia. In a powerful…
Chris Bowen is in denial about renewable energy
China has cut off nearly all exports of rare earths, over which it has built a monopoly. Rare…
Time for a rethink of car manufacturing in Australia
In 2005, as a fledgling academic navigating the historical waters of industry policy, I sat across from my…
The energy grid needs markets, not mandates!
Average electricity wholesale prices rose from less than $40 per MWh in 2009 (actually less than $30 in…
Is it time we elected judges in Australia?
Despite the best efforts of legislators and police, ordinary Australians are being held to ransom by activist groups…
Australia’s story is one of success, for now
Australia’s construction industry is hopelessly dysfunctional, damaged by ‘disdain for the law’ and ‘frequent resort to practices of…
Bad policy begets worse policy
What is the difference between levying tax on the unrealised gains on an asset with a market value,…