The Mocker

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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CANTERBURY BANKSTOWN EXPRESS/AAP Labor Member for Watson Tony Burke casts his vote with wife Skye at Punchbowl Public School in Punchbowl, NSW. Saturday 18th May 2019. Today is the federal election.(AAP IMAGE / Jordan Shields)

Why politics is all too local for the Labor equivocators

Tony Burke’s tacit acquiescence in accusations of an Israeli-led genocide has led to disquiet among his Labor colleagues. But he is no lone dissenter, as the PM no doubt frets.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 27, 2023: Member for Greenway and Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland addresses the media during morning press conferences in Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Danger of a sharp left turn that threatens freedom of speech

Given that Yes supporters still blame the voice defeat on a ‘disinformation campaign’, what do we think will happen under laws that Labor and the Greens vow will ‘keep Australians safe’?

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29/11/2021 Patricia Karvelas is the new host of Radio National breakfast program. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Hard week for self-appointed champions of the wretched

In the wake of the Indigenous voice defeat, there is good news for No voters: not all ABC journalists think racism necessarily played a part in your decision. You could just be an ignoramus.

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His remarks will no doubt outrage many Australians who consider themselves caring and decent, but what he had to say is far more important than placating easily offended types.

Martin has spoken an uncomfortable truth

Ray Martin’s remarks will no doubt outrage many Australians who consider themselves caring and decent, but what he had to say is far more important than placating easily offended types.

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Daniel Andrews and his successor Jacinta Allan, right.

After ‘going berserk’, Dan’s the man for the job

Daniel Andrews has hinted at his next move. Brace yourselves. Great men such as he are ill suited to the quiet life — even with a modest $300K pension.

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Daniel Andrews, Anthony Albanese and Annastacia Palaszczuk meet with other state premiers for national cabinet in Brisbane. Picture: NCA Newswire/John Gass

Cut to PM’s comedy of a Covid inquiry

And now … Anthony Albanese takes centre stage in the farce that will have you rolling in the aisles.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 9: Professor Megan Jane Davis speaks about the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the constitution the National Press Club in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Tantrum over ABC’s voice ‘bias’ shows Megan Davis in denial

The professor is behaving like a princess who wants to control what the media reports rather than accept responsibility for the downward direction of the Yes campaign.

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***EMBARGOED UNTIL SUNDAY 3rd Sept 12.01am ***, : Aussie music legend John Farnham has lent his iconic anthem You’re the Voice to the Yes camp in support of the Voice to parliament. The track will be featured in the History is Calling campaign that will air on TV and the internet across the country in thel ead up to the October 14 referendum. Picture: Supplied

You’re the Voice … but good luck trying to understand it

The undecided lot wants details on voice to parliament. Can’t they be satisfied with a song, some social media likes and being on ‘the right side of history’?

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Britain's King Charles III makes a speech during a visit to Whittle Laboratory in Cambridge, eastern England on May 9, 2023, where he met with academics, aviation leaders and toured the facility. (Photo by Joe Giddens / POOL / AFP)

Game of poker for republic, who can beat a royal flush?

The Republic Movement mean business, demanding King Charles formally apologise for ‘the systemic racism, oppression and Crown-sponsored attempted genocide of the First Nations people of Australia’.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Hobart in relation to funding for a stadium at Macquarie Point. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Albanese hands critics a free kick over pork-barrelling hypocrisy

The PM, who sanctimoniously decried the Morrison government over the so-called sports rorts affair, has had an expensive change of heart.

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