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Why schooling should be opened to the for-profit sector
Schools are not the only way for children to get an education, but they are a central one. And even libertarians like me, who argue the government is too large and intrusive, accept that there is a role for governments
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Why we shouldn’t demonise short-term lenders
People who aspire to be a hero – yet have few redeeming features – understand the need to manufacture a villain. They know there can be no Superman without Lex Luthor, no Roadrunner without Wile E Coyote, and no Batman without The
Read MoreSenator David Leyonhjelm on national security legislation
“I’m sick of it. I’m sick of this Government with Opposition collusion chipping away at our rights and freedoms.”
Read MoreSenator David Leyonhjelm: thank you for hunting
Senator Leyonhjelm thanks hunters for their contribution to the environment and economy
Read MoreSpeed Limits – Leyonhjelm on the 85th percentile rule
Senator David Leyonhjelm explains how speed limits could better reflect community views and garner greater respect for the police.
Read MoreMagna Carta – Senator Leyonhjelm
Senator Leyonhjelm gives the Australian Senate some history on the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, with a special focus on the importance of the presumption of innocence.
Read MoreLegalise marijuana – Senator Leyonhjelm
Senator Leyonhjelm makes the case for legalising both medical and recreational marijuana in Australia.
Read MoreAboriginal constitutional recognition is not equality before the law.
Senator Leyonhjelm argues that Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island people is based on conjecture, is divisive, and is contrary to the rule of law.
Read MoreNative animals as pets
In your home among the gum trees, would you prefer a native Australian animal as a pet to a cat or dog? Senator David Leyonhjelm explains why keeping native animals as pets is often a good idea.
Read MoreLeyonhjelm on the Lib Dems marriage bill
Did Bill Shorten tell a porkie about his marriage bill? Senator Leyonhjelm explains why the Liberal Democrats marriage equality bill is better than the Greens and Labor’s bills.
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