Why NSW’s sooky Liberals need to rediscover a sense of humour
The NSW Liberals are not just good at losing elections, they’ve also lost their sense of humour for excoriating a former Liberal Party president for a harmless joke, writes Piers Akerman.
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Australia needs a more balanced, truly inclusive approach that respects all aspects of our overwhelmingly positive and diverse national story, writes Piers Akerman.
Net zero fantasy not possible without nuclear in energy mix
We have an unreliable energy supply and no plans to upgrade to the world’s best while we pursue the renewable-only option – Australia must embrace nuclear, writes Piers Akerman.
Ready to fly: Give Sussan Ley a fair go as leader
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley deserves to be given a fair go as she takes on the task of picking up the pieces of a smashed Liberal Party after an election loss, writes Piers Akerman.
Voters didn’t flock to Labor but Liberals must reclaim soul
Australia, once known for its pragmatism, prosperity and cultural confidence, has been reduced to a bickering sideshow of identity politics, energy fantasies and economic vandalism, writes Piers Akerman.
Voters could smell the desperation on Dutton
Instead of more marketing and focus groups, Australians need leaders who can talk about work, contribution, fairness, the rule of law – and mean it, writes Piers Akerman.
Nation cannot afford to sleepwalk back into Albanese’s embrace
A nation sleepwalking to the ballot box risks waking up with a government it didn’t really choose, writes Piers Akerman.
Free Palestine? Yes – free it from Hamas
If Aussies care about the Arabs in Gaza, we must help them escape their cage by dismantling Hamas, writes Piers Akerman.
Why Albo is not the Voice of truth
The Indigenous people Anthony Albanese claimed to want to help the most have gone backwards – just like the rest of the population but more catastrophically, writes Piers Akerman.
Teals are Gucci Greens – out of touch with real life
The teals captured the imagination of some voters disillusioned with traditional party politics but their entitled squeals reflect a disconnect between lofty ideals and the realities of life, writes Piers Akerman.
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