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What does Queensland VAD bill say about suicide prevention?

Katherine TreadawayJun 1, 20211 min read
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By Katherine Treadaway In mid-May, the Palaszczuk Government introduced a Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill into the Queensland Parliament. I’ve always had grave doubts about euthanasia…

Federal Budget 2021: Target big debt to build strategic industries

Patrick J. ByrneMay 19, 20211 min read
Build strategic industries

The Federal Budget was clearly an election budget. When opinion polling shows that the Coalition is on top, the Prime Minister is likely to go…

Revive memories, revive hope, revive life

MRS T M KELLEHERMay 5, 20211 min read
elderly and children

I happened to watch an episode of the TV documentary, Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, and was hooked. It was delightful to watch…

New defence minister Peter Dutton faces China

Patrick J. ByrneApr 21, 20211 min read
China and Australia

Peter Dutton has replaced Senator Linda Reynolds as Defence Minister as part of the recent Cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffle was forced on Prime Minister Scott…

Can ScoMo match Albo’s $15bn industry building fund?

Patrick J. ByrneApr 1, 20211 min read
Scott Morrison Anthony Albanese: who has the better plan

Daniel Andrews won the last Victorian state election on a plan to build Victoria. Now Anthony Albanese has announced that Labor will establish a $15…

Warning: Don’t put all your containers on one boat

George Christensen MPMar 24, 20211 min read
Containers on one boat. Diversify trade.

A report into Australia’s trade relations which has been a year in the making was released in mid-March and it provides sobering reading on the…