Fresh from being sworn in as the new Treasurer at Government House, The (un)Australian was able to sit down for a brief interview with the normally reticent Scott Morrison. Looking somewhat flushed and bouncing occasionally in his seat, Mr Morrison… Read More ›
Leslie Richmond
Brandis Competency In Question Over Too-Generous Arts Budget
A fortnight after its delivery, Joe Hockey’s ‘dull’ budget is causing unexpected consternation within the LNP, with sources close to the leadership saying questions have been raised over George Brandis’ future after the Arts Minister and Attorney-General was forced to… Read More ›
Labor Caucus In Disarray Over Release Of Actual Policy
With the country gripped by unprecedented excitement over Treasurer Joe Hockey’s second budget, evidence has emerged that Labor’s recent, uncharacteristic announcement of detailed policy was an error that has sown discord within the party leadership. When shadow treasurer Chris Bowen… Read More ›
Charlie Hebdo To Share Free Speech Award With ISIS
In the wake of protests by a number of members and supporters, literary organisation, the PEN American Centre has announced that the ironically awkwardly named “2015 PEN/Toni and James C. Goodale Freedom of Expression Courage Award”, which was originally to… Read More ›
Sacking Journalist For Fact-Based Personal Opinions ‘No Biggie’, Says Human Rights Commissioner
Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson, a long-time advocate and defender of freedom of the right sort of speech for all the right sort of people, has said he sees no problem with SBS sacking long-serving sports reporter, Scott McIntyre for… Read More ›
Reclaim Australia Protester Shocked By Reality
An attendee at one of the Reclaim Australia rallies held over the Easter weekend says they were shocked to find out that most of the people at the Neo-Nazi backed rally were racists. Norm Proulx, a machinist and father of… Read More ›