RBA interest rate hike: Our plight under Opposition light

The Prime Minister deflected the question on rampant government spending with Medicare praise.

From the Press Gallery: Below my seat in the press gallery, the Liberal Party sits in Parliament as a shadow government and a shadow of its former self. Sussan Ley’s first question was:

When will the government’s reckless spending end?

Albo rose to his feet to answer as the Opposition called a point of order. Government MPs were shouting ‘time’ in direct conflict with the Speaker’s rules which cut-off Opposition speakers. Instead of spending, Albo spoke about cheaper medicine.

My latest in The Spectator Australia, RBA interest rate hike: Our plight under Opposition light.

The Treasurer is making jokes about the Nationals being a minor party while the RBA raises interest rates and families suffer.

The arrogance and disconnect is real.

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— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) February 3, 2026

Liberals' last hurrah?

When Sir Robert Menzies retired, he left Australia in a better place than which he found it.

It is sixty years since Sir Robert Menzies retired. He left Australia in a better place than which he found it. And while the political party he founded has since lost its way at times, it has never been in such a perilous position as it is now.

If you were to ask me who the base of the Liberal Party is today, I can tell you it isn’t me. It’s not business people. It’s not conservatives. Indeed, it would take considerable research to find those who are satisfied with the Liberal Party outside the party machine itself.

My latest in The Spectator Australia, Liberals' last hurrah?

If Ley’s backers get their way, it’s impossible to see how the Liberals can win an election.

But can Angus Taylor pull off a leadership coup without the moderates scuttling the ship out of spite? I don’t think so. All the genuine supporters abandoned ship some time ago.

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— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) February 1, 2026

Flag-burning justifies audits of funding for activist groups

If activists don't want the Australian state, then we need to ensure they are not benefiting from it.

My latest in The Spectator Australia, Flag-burning justifies audits of funding for activist groups.

Taxpayer money should not be spent on activist groups, projects, or individuals who promote division, decolonisation, or seek to divide Australia along racial lines.

They can do that on their own dime.

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— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) January 27, 2026