Australian Manifesto

The World is fast losing its predictable order. Trump seems to be doing incredible damage to a reasonably successful Pax Americana structure almost daily. The Australian Government has attached itself to America as a way of defending our vast shores.  We were right to do so. As Kim Beazley once said, in history, there has never been an underpopulated country which is resource-rich and has not been invaded. We have always needed a powerful friend and patron. AUKUS is the latest incarnation of this policy. But with Trump in the White House, is it just one big terribly expensive mistake? Quite likely. And with Xi Jinping's speech about being ready for war by 2027 on constant rewind, these are troubling times.  Maybe we shouldn't build 9 nuclear submarines. If they get destroyed or they don't work or they come too late (they are at least 15 years away), then we have burned a huge amount of precious taxpayers' dollars. We can't afford to get this wrong if the threat is a...

There is a small subdivision in Burwood Sydney called The Appian Way. It was created during the very early 1900s. It's full of beautiful Federation style homes. Even the run down homes backing onto busy roads would sell for more than $3 million now.  I had an idea that if the interior of Australia started to develop and open up because of easy access to fresh water, then I would like to put forward some ideas for a thriving new township building a brand new portion of it's town.  Firstly, because you have cheap access to water, I'd build a man made lake as a centre piece of the suburb. The lake would be shaped like a clover to maximise waterfront access and views. Before filling the lake with water I'd build road tunnels underneath the lake so you don't have to go completely around the lake to get from A to B.  The lake would be completely surrounded by public walk ways and parks. Then public roads. Then private houses. So no one can own a waterfront. You can walk c...

The illicit drug trade is massive. As in the days of prohibition it is a breeding ground for organized crime. Yet who is the victim of the crime? One might say the end user is the victim. So how can they be a victim and a criminal at the same time? It doesn't make sense.  I would legalise all drugs! Yes.... it's shameful isnt it! You can use anything you like! You can hurt yourself if you want. But before you do, you need to prove that you are sane, and in control of your life. If you can do that, then we will legally allow you to buy any and all drugs.  The catch is, you need to tell us why you want the drugs, and how taking the drugs affects your life. If the Government wants to promote an anti drug message to the public, you may be asked to participate. But you will not be treated as a criminal.  Corporations which sell tobacco will be allowed to sell the drugs commercially. They will be allowed to make a profit from this trade legally. The product will be taxed to suc...