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The Mocker amuses himself by calling out poseurs, sneering social commentators, and po-faced officials. He is deeply suspicious of those who seek increased regulation of speech and behaviour. Believing that journalism is dominated by idealists and activists, he likes to provide a realist’s perspective of politics and current affairs.

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Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas from film 'Charlie and The Chocolate Factory'.

Willy Wonka’s carbon neutral, vegan chocolate factory

The real ‘problem’ with Roald Dahl is he’s a dead white male whose books remain hugely popular. It’s a progressive conundrum in the literary world.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Senator Lidia Thorpe at Parliament House on February 07, 2023 in Canberra, Australia. The political year intensified in Canberra with focus expected on the debate around the Voice to Parliament, a referendum that would create a mechanism for Indigenous people to advise Parliament on policies that affect their lives. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

Lidia Thorpe takes the Greens — and her supporters — for a ride

Members of the Gullible Nation donated to her campaign, handed out pamphlets and threw little goat cheese soirées. Only after the election did Lidia Thorpe reveal her real purpose.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 8, 2023: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the UN Women Australia International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast and then spoke to the media, in Parliament House Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Albanese protects your right not to know on voice

We must be alert to those among us who resist what is a modest proposal to enshrine identity politics in our constitution.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 30, 2023: Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese speaks at the launch of LaborÃs national cultural policy at The esplanade Hotel in St Kilda. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty

A hundred grand as poet laureate? My hat is in the ring

There is a fine line between giving taxpayer money to worthy emerging artists and rewarding mediocrity, self-indulgence, and entitlement.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 16, 2022: Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney addresses media ahead of the Joint Council on Closing the Gap meeting.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

It’s in activists’ best interests to suppress voice scrutiny

The No campaigners can take comfort in Napoleon’s dictum that it is wise not to interrupt one’s enemy when he is making a mistake.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on July 08, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. It is the first Australia-New Zealand leaders' meeting to be held since before the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

The Mocker’s predictions for 2023

Jacinda Ardern ousted, referendum defeat for the voice to parliament, and a new cabinet portfolio for Chris Bowen.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 29: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Lady Susan Hussey, Baroness Hussey of North Bradley (lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth II) attends a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on March 29, 2022 in London, England. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh died aged 99 on April 9, 2021. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Royal aide’s racism row fortuitous timing for Sussexes

The fallout from British activist Ngozi Fulani’s ‘traumatic’ encounter with Lady Susan Hussey could not be better for Harry and Meghan, given the imminent release of their Netflix documentary.

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