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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

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Senator 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.”

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Senator David Leyonhjelm: thank you for hunting

Senator Leyonhjelm thanks hunters for their contribution to the environment and economy

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Speed 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.

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Magna 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.

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Legalise marijuana – Senator Leyonhjelm

Senator Leyonhjelm makes the case for legalising both medical and recreational marijuana in Australia.

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Aboriginal 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.

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Native 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.

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Leyonhjelm 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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