The Rudd Government’s secret blacklist is unacceptable – APP demands free speech for Australians
The government’s intended secret blacklist of internet sites to be banned is reminiscent of Communist regimes rather than being part of democratic Australia with our commitment to freedom of speech. Irene Graham from the Libertus Foundation says “Secret, unaccountable, censorship is incompatible with democracy” and she is exactly right. [...]

National Party – Rural Guardians or Liberals in Akubras?
Those who know me well are well aware I have a deep respect for the rank and file of the National Party. The Party membership comprises some of the most down to earth, no nonsense people with a firm grip on reality one could ever hope to meet. [...]