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Putting politics in perspective

February 24, 2010

Election campaigns tend to heighten sensitivities.

Every perceived slight is magnified under the intensity of media scrutiny and it is often hard to stand your ground under such relentless pressure. Read more

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A lesson in life

January 6, 2010

Last week I completed my second Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

I was invited to join a crew of Australian and international business people, not for my sailing expertise, but as a politician with experience as part of a sporting team. Read more

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Grassroots democracy in action

December 1, 2009

By CORY BERNARDI
Liberal Senator for South Australia

It’s tough being a Liberal right now. In fact, many consider the recent events in the Liberal Party to be the most difficult period that the party has encountered.

Having been around the party as a volunteer for more than 20 years, I have to agree. Read more

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Public service compromised

October 22, 2009

The processes of our national Parliament are generally not that exciting to the majority of Australians, even though the outcomes affect us all.

Senate Estimates is perhaps the process that confirms that generalisation best of all. Read more

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