Speeches in parliament

Yes, I am free speech’s only consistent defender

I am the only consistent defender of freedom of speech in the Australian parliament. No exceptions, ever.

Senator Leyonhjelm wants your money & isn’t afraid to say so

Note for the humour challenged: this speech is satire.

Legalise it!

In this speech supporting the cross-party medicinal cannabis legislation, Senator Leyonhjelm makes the case for legalising the recreational use of cannabis as well.

‘Thank-you for riding a motorbike’

Motorcyclists deserve to be thanked. Here’s why.

‘The True History of the Nanny State’

I’d like to clear up some confusion. First, I’m going to answer a question that has come my way a lot in recent times – ‘what is the “nanny state”?’ Next, I’m going to outline the origin of the phrase.

Senate speech: Australia’s licenced firearms owners are angry

I lead the Liberal Democrats, the only party in this place that without exception stands up for shooters.

Taking on the anti-GMO Luddites

‘Every great advance in civilisation has been denounced as unnatural. This might explain why the Luddites of today call themselves environmentalists.’