Eric Abetz
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The Hon. Eric Abetz was an Australian Liberal Party senator from 1994-2022. He has held several cabinet positions and served on parliamentary committees examining Electoral Matters, Native Title, Legal and Constitutional Affairs, as well as Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade.
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Opinion: Missteps All Around Leave Tasmania With a Hung Parliament
There will need to be a reawakening of the Liberal spirit and philosophy, while being more stakeholder-focused.
Opinion: Problems With Legislating 'Truth in Political Advertising'
In today’s world, the idea of objective truth is fast losing its hold in society.
Opinion: Don't Fall for the Deceptively Sweet Promises of Beijing
Having held Australia hostage economically for far too long, Australia is now acting as though Beijing is in fact its best friend.
Opinion: Down Goes Tariffs and With It, Our Living Costs
One man’s tariff is another man’s tax. Remember that.
Opinion: A Win Is a Win, Regardless of the Swing
Many factors should be concerning for Labor.
Opinion: Court Finally Jabs Queenslanders With a Dose of Justice
In a democratic and freedom-loving country like Australia, the rights of individuals were thrown away in favour of ‘compliance’ with government edicts.
Opinion: The 'Big Four' Banks Just Got Bigger: Your Move, Mr. Treasurer
Most Australians would correctly observe that their banking sector is an oligopoly.
Opinion: Harold Mitchell: The Lived Rags to Riches Story
He knew his destiny was not defined by his circumstances but by his approach to life.
Opinion: The Land of the Long White Cloud Set for Major Battle Over Identity Politics
Victim theory, which has so badly infected much of the Western world, has been exposed with a sensible and ever so refreshing approach by NZ’s ACT party.
Opinion: Opportunity Goes Begging With Coalition's Rollover on Tax Cuts
Breaking a promise can be electoral poison for a government, that’s if, the opposition uses it properly.
