I present the report of the Education and Employment References Committee on classroom disruption, together with accompanying documents, and I move: That the Senate take note of the report. It gives me great pleasure to rise today and to speak on this report. It was a labour of love for this committee, and I do…
Behaviour is learnt, so it’s time it was part of the curriculum My eldest passed her driving test earlier this year. She’s now happily zooming (safely) around the streets of Perth with her friends in tow, going through the drive-through at Maccas just because they can. This newfound freedom is a reminder of an important…
Productivity Commission appointment raises GST red flags Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ appointment of Danielle Wood as the Productivity Commission chair is a red flag for WA’s fair share of GST, and perhaps even the death knell of the Productivity Commission. The Labor Party opposed the PC before it was even established in 1998 by the Howard…
Voice could end up being flop of Fyre Festival proportions Remember the buzz surrounding Fyre Festival, touted as the ultimate luxury music event promising an unrivalled experience on a tropical paradise? With world famous music acts, A-list models, social media influencers, and lavish amenities promised, excitement reached a fever pitch with 95 per cent of…
Cook is now chief and that leaves WA wide open on GST The appointment of Roger Cook as WA premier will set off alarm bells for many West Australians regarding the security of our GST arrangements. Anthony Albanese’s decision when he took office to reduce WA’s Cabinet representation back to an historic low of one…
Voice about Canberra elites My decision to campaign for the No case in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum is not one I have come to lightly. It is rooted in more than 10 years of experience working alongside Indigenous communities and local organisations while I was chief operating officer at Minderoo’s GenerationOne, an Indigenous…
Government Runs Risk of Silencing the Voice Most of us are sick and tired of hearing about the culture wars being pushed by a small but vocal group of activists. Whether it’s in pubs, clubs or boardrooms, Australians will tell you they’re fed up with what they call “woke nonsense”. And now the Prime Minister’s…
Time for McGowan Government to drop vaccine mandates Papers please,” is not something I ever thought I would be asked by police in Australia, let alone by a teenage cashier. But that is where we are now in WA. Governments must at all times weigh priorities. Rights/responsibilities. Spending/saving. Agency/control. Liberty/safety. At the onset of an…
Woke agenda overrides critical lessons kids need for life What is the core purpose of our education system? The answer should be simple but based upon reading the Australian Curriculum Review, those who develop it have lost sight. We should be able to sum it up in one line — to prepare kids to lead…
Cashless Debit Card a circuit-breaker to help get lives on track Outside of the trial sites, conversation about the Cashless Debit Card usually takes place online, by academic and social media activists, hell-bent on undermining the ability of communities to determine their own future, and do what they see is in the best interests of…
