Liberals have values and ideas to make people’s lives better
In the wake of the Victorian election defeat, the Liberal Party needs to get back to doing what any political party should always do, namely apply our principles and values to the problems and opportunities ... Read More
Liberals to provide $195 million for grassroots sport
The Liberal Nationals have committed $195 million for grassroots sport to help local sports clubs get the facilities they need, as well as upgrading school sports grounds for shared use with community sports clubs. Supporting ... Read More
Daytime PSOs at stations across Melbourne, including Box Hill
Protective Services Officers have been a great success in keeping our stations safe and giving people the confidence to travel at night. This Liberal Nationals move to have PSOs during the daytime at Box Hill ... Read More
European-style high speed rail for Victoria
This Liberal Nationals commitment for European-style high speed rail in Victoria has the potential to transform our state, taking the pressure off Melbourne and opening up fast access to and from our regional centres. It ... Read More
Help for children with autism and their families
Children with autism and their families can face huge challenges in life. We are still struggling as a society to understand the seemingly ever-growing numbers of children with autism, and how best to give them ... Read More
4,000 new Tasers for Victoria Police
A Liberal Nationals government will provide 4,000 new Tasers for Victoria Police to use against violent offenders. Tasers incapacitate an offender with an electric charge so they can be subdued and arrested. With 4,000 additional ... Read More
A fair go for boaties
A Victorian Liberal Nationals government will use all of the revenue raised from boat licence and other fees to put $27.7 million a year into upgrading boat ramps, jetties, etc. This is good news for ... Read More
Better home-based health care
A Matthew Guy Liberal Nationals Government will provide $175 million in funding to expand community and home-based care, and support for Victorians with chronic disease who can safely be treated outside hospital. This will mean ... Read More
The Liberals’ crime solutions
Over the past three years, there's been a huge increase in violent crime and loss of respect for the law. We need the Liberal Nationals’ solutions to help make our homes and streets safe. From ... Read More
Liberals to establish Retirement Housing Ombudsman
A Liberal Nationals government will introduce a Retirement Housing Ombudsman to ensure older Victorians living in retirement housing are treated fairly and honestly and can enjoy a comfortable and secure retirement. It's an initiative I ... Read More
Protecting our suburbs
A Liberal Nationals government will introduce strict new planning rules within its first 100 days of office to protect the liveability and character of our residential streets and neighbourhoods. This will help protect suburbs across ... Read More
No body, no parole legislation now in Parliament
My colleague Edward O'Donohue brought the legislation into Parliament yesterday to change the law so murderers who won't reveal where their victim's body is can't get parole. As he told Parliament: "...when it comes to ... Read More
Small sacrifices can secure against catastrophe
A young Winston Churchill this day in 1909, reminding us of the origins of social security as a system of insurance against the potentially catastrophic effects of unemployment or prolonged illness ... Read More
Our buildings shape us
On this day in 1941, a German air raid destroyed the House of Commons chamber at Westminster. Winston Churchill insisted that the chamber be re-built in its old size and form, which is too small ... Read More
Churchill warns of the growth of bureaucracy
Sombre words from Winston Churchill this day in 1947, reminding us how easy it always is for bureaucracy to grow under Labor governments ... Read More
The importance of idealism
A Winston Churchill quote from this day in 1942 to remind us of the importance of ideals and principles in the midst of our day-to-day concerns ... Read More
The function of Parliament
A Winston Churchill quote from this day in 1944, reminding us of the vital responsibility of Parliament to protect the community against bad legislation and bad governments. (Photo: Winston Churchill addressing Conservative Party Conference, March ... Read More
Establishing a “Jewish National Home” in Palestine
"I believe that the establishment of Jewish National Home in Palestine will be a blessing to the whole world." A Winston Churchill quote from this day in 1921, affirming Churchill’s steadfast commitment to a Jewish ... Read More
The perception of great truths
“The dominant forces in human history have come from the perception of great truths and the faithful pursuance of great causes.” A Winston Churchill quote from 65 years ago today, pointing out that human history ... Read More
“All the greatest things are simple…”
"All the greatest things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honour, duty, mercy, hope." ... Read More
Deeds bring consequences
"The advantage and significance of deeds is that they bring consequences." A reminder from Winston Churchill of the importance of acting on our New Year's resolutions! ... Read More
Magna Carta – 800th anniversary, but why does it matter?
Today is the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. A lot has been written about it, but why does it matter? There are at least three reasons. First, Magna Carta required the king to agree that ... Read More
Magna Carta – enduring right from short-term political bid
Events 800 years ago this week illustrate that valuable and enduring constitutional rights and safeguards often arise, not from careful deliberation, but from intense day-to-day political struggles. The conflict between King John and his barons ... Read More
Armed conflict begins between King John and his barons
Today 800 years ago the armed conflict began between King John and his barons that led to Magna Carta. King John’s conduct is a classic lesson in how important it is for any government to ... Read More
Melbourne’s Magna Carta connection
In the 800th anniversary year of Magna Carta, everyone wants their own special connection with Magna Carta, and Melbourne has one too. As tensions with the barons grew in 1215, King John journeyed around England ... Read More
King John confronted in Temple Church
Temple Church, London, was the scene of one of the key events leading to the granting of Magna Carta, 800 years ago this June. In January 1215, King John was confronted at Temple Church by ... Read More
Australia joins Magna Carta 800th anniversary celebrations
Australia is taking our part in the celebrations of the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, as we should, since Magna Carta is one of the foundations on which our Westminster system of government is built ... Read More
Magna Carta helps show what good government requires
King John, who placed his seal on Magna Carta 800 years ago this June, is generally considered to have been one of the most evil monarchs ever to rule England. He plotted against his father, ... Read More
800th anniversary of Magna Carta
2015 is the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta. It is a document central to the Westminster system of government we are privileged to live under. It is also a document that has ... Read More
Shakespeare’s legacy to the English language
Today marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. His plays and sonnets are among the best-selling works of all times, and have had an enormous influence on the development of the modern English language ... Read More
“Edmund Burke: Philosopher, Politician, Prophet”
My holiday reading has included catching up with Jesse Norman’s 2013 biography of the 18th century MP, writer and philosopher, Edmund Burke. Burke has been called the founder of “modern conservatism”. He was also an ... Read More
Small sacrifices can secure against catastrophe
A young Winston Churchill this day in 1909, reminding us of the origins of social security as a system of insurance against the potentially catastrophic effects of unemployment or prolonged illness ... Read More
Our buildings shape us
On this day in 1941, a German air raid destroyed the House of Commons chamber at Westminster. Winston Churchill insisted that the chamber be re-built in its old size and form, which is too small ... Read More
Churchill warns of the growth of bureaucracy
Sombre words from Winston Churchill this day in 1947, reminding us how easy it always is for bureaucracy to grow under Labor governments ... Read More
The importance of idealism
A Winston Churchill quote from this day in 1942 to remind us of the importance of ideals and principles in the midst of our day-to-day concerns ... Read More
The function of Parliament
A Winston Churchill quote from this day in 1944, reminding us of the vital responsibility of Parliament to protect the community against bad legislation and bad governments. (Photo: Winston Churchill addressing Conservative Party Conference, March ... Read More
Establishing a “Jewish National Home” in Palestine
"I believe that the establishment of Jewish National Home in Palestine will be a blessing to the whole world." A Winston Churchill quote from this day in 1921, affirming Churchill’s steadfast commitment to a Jewish ... Read More
The perception of great truths
“The dominant forces in human history have come from the perception of great truths and the faithful pursuance of great causes.” A Winston Churchill quote from 65 years ago today, pointing out that human history ... Read More
“All the greatest things are simple…”
"All the greatest things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honour, duty, mercy, hope." ... Read More
“…he trespasses against his duty who sleeps over his watch…”
"Public life is a situation of power and energy; he trespasses against his duty who sleeps over his watch..." An exhortation for the year ahead from a wise English statesman ... Read More
Deeds bring consequences
"The advantage and significance of deeds is that they bring consequences." A reminder from Winston Churchill of the importance of acting on our New Year's resolutions! ... Read More-
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