Is it Time for a Collective Defence Bloc in Asia?

The balance of peace in a highly volatile region lies in an unstable, nuclear armed nation. Despite this, co-operation between regional governments remains significantly fragmented. So, the question remains – is a NATO-style collective defence bloc against North Korea within the Asia Pacific possible? Can a successful containment policy be implemented without alienating surrounding regional neighbours? Continue reading Is it Time for a Collective Defence Bloc in Asia?

Alex TehFebruary 27, 2018February 27, 20183 Comments

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Dare to be Different

People are often shocked when they find out that I’m a member of the Liberal Party… Continue reading Dare to be Different

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The increasing private sector ownership of infrastructure

The Hon Paul Fletcher MP argues that the nature of the private sector benefits businesses by increasing their efficiency and improving their cost-effectiveness. Continue reading The increasing private sector ownership of infrastructure

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Why The High Court Got It 100% Right

Unless you have had the unfortunate displeasure of being completely disinterested in politics, live under a rock or, worse still, do not care for the news, you would’ve heard that the High Court of Australia handed down its judgment on the fate of seven Members of Parliament and Senators, the most prolific of which was none other than Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce. The only survivors … Continue reading Why The High Court Got It 100% Right

George BishopNovember 4, 2017November 4, 20171 Comment

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VSU will end campus censorship, says Senator Paterson

Australia is experiencing a worrying growth of hostility towards free speech. Nowhere is this worse than on university campuses, where the current generation of student politicians are importing divisive ideas about race and gender from the United States and United Kingdom. To combat this censorious culture, conservative and classical liberal students should revive the battle for voluntary student unionism. Australian university campuses have long been … Continue reading VSU will end campus censorship, says Senator Paterson

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How new anti-vilification laws for the plebiscite undermine free speech

Any supposed silent majority may remain silent, for good. A new minority has emerged: those who still hold freedom dear. Continue reading How new anti-vilification laws for the plebiscite undermine free speech

chanumtorresSeptember 16, 2017September 16, 20171 Comment

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Sydney University wants us to ‘Unlearn’ truth

I have always known that Sydney University, like most of Australia’s tertiary institutions, has a tendency to favour the left side of politics. Being a right leaning student in the Media department I am quite accustomed to being exposed to bias and left-wing dogma on a weekly basis. If I am honest, I thrive on the constant debate I am forced to conduct, and believe … Continue reading Sydney University wants us to ‘Unlearn’ truth

Renee GormanAugust 30, 2017August 30, 20172 Comments

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Forgive Me Father, For I Have [CENSORED]

A closer examination into Catholic Church practice and doctrine will show that there are already powerful incentives, surrounding the withholding of grace and forgiveness, acting on the reporting culture – something which makes me feel more at ease expressing my position above. Continue reading Forgive Me Father, For I Have [CENSORED]

George BishopAugust 22, 20171 Comment

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Make Education Fair Again

With recent talk on campus focusing on the changes to HECS debt repayment in the recent Budget and with upcoming major student rallies nationwide against these fee changes on the 17th May, it is timely that we have an honest discussion about it and why I, as a student, support these changes. Continue reading Make Education Fair Again

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