‘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.’

PETA and Foamie the Fake Sheep

‘Today, I’m here to tell you a story about Foamie the Sheep’

Give Nuclear a Chance

Speech in support of Senator Day’s Bill to make nuclear power generation legal in Australia

Banning lion trophies is not conservation

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.”

Senator David Leyonhjelm: thank you for hunting

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

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.

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.