Media & Opinion
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Gillard: unfit to drive
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is a serial hit and run driver who is hoping to convince us not to look at her past driving record, but to trust her when she says that she is an outstanding driver. More about Gillard: unfit to drive
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Election mode in the LDP
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is in election mode. The executive will meet shortly and is expected to announce its candidates soon after. We still have some seats available so those who have not committed, and want to have a go... More about Election mode in the LDP
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How Australia decided there is no good to drinking
In 2009, Australia issued new guidelines (see the FAQs section here (PDF 454KB)) - replacing those from 2001 - for the consumption of alcohol through the government’s National Health and Medical Research Council. The 2009 Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks... More about How Australia decided there is no good to drinking
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Federalism in Australian Constitutional Law: A Brief History
“Facilis descensus Averno, Sed revocare gradum, superasque evadere ad auras, Hoc opus, hic labor est” – In Defence Of Federalism, Chief Justice Harry Gibbs More about Federalism in Australian Constitutional Law: A Brief History
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Australia’s Shy “Radical” Libertarians
I have met many libertarians, who while professing to be “Rothbardian”, radical or anarcho-capitalist in private social gatherings, turn out to be rather compromising in public – when it counts. Any possible explanation for this very common phenomenon are welcome. More about Australia’s Shy “Radical” Libertarians
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Julia: first 'opinion poll PM'
Apparently Australia has experienced a surge in demand for poster sized pictures of new Prime Minister Julia Gillard. No doubt people want them to replace the Kevin Rudd picture they were using either as a dartboard in their games room or... More about Julia: first 'opinion poll PM'
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A little bit of racial prejudice
I vividly remember a scuffle on a cricket field as a university student. A bowler mumbled something to my batting partner, who was a burly Sri Lankan. He was incensed, dropped his bat and started walking threateningly to the bowler. “You... More about A little bit of racial prejudice
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David Leyonhjelm does well in Penrith
With the results in it now appears that the ORP candidate, David Leyonhjelm has secured nearly 2% of the vote in the Penrith by-election.David states: “That largely reflects the appeal of the party name. I ran three ads in a couple... More about David Leyonhjelm does well in Penrith
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Men, racism and football
The controversial exit of Timana Tahu from the New South Wales State of Origin team puts race squarely on the front pages of our newspapers. More about Men, racism and football
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I’ve Been Thinking, or, A Proposed Taxonomy of Economic Ideologies
My previous discussion about whether or not we classical liberals should use the term “free market” as opposed to “capitalism” has made me think a little more about how we classify economic ideologies (not real world economic systems or the practical... More about I’ve Been Thinking, or, A Proposed Taxonomy of Economic Ideologies
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Funny Jokes
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Funny Pictures - The Crack Up Collection
Your weekly source of visual hilariousness, the latest instalment updated this week is live right now, right here...
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Cocktails, Shots, & Drink Recipes
Drink in style.
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Online Games
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Amstel Cases
To celebrate the launch of Getfrank.



