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Australia's loudest voice for freedom since 1943. Authorised by Scott Hargreaves, Institute of Public Affairs, Lvl 2/410 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
Melbourne, Australia
Joined August 2009
“Voters there – as in many of the world’s biggest and most important cities – have shifted markedly left over time.” In The @Australian, @Adam_Creighton writes big cities around the world shifting to the left confirms virtue signalling is a luxury good. More:
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“From Shakespeare's perspective, tyranny is bad, but anarchy is even worse.” At IPA Academy, Professor Patrick Gray of the University of Austin shares his research about Shakespeare genius and his indelible mark on Western intellectual tradition. Full discussion:
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On the 7th of November, we remember the Victims of Communism to acknowledge those who have suffered and died at the hands of communist regimes, and to stand with those who fight for freedom today. Colleen Harkin in The @SpectatorOz: https://t.co/tJk0JN1WMn
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“It's about controlling how you live your life” Net zero is more than just the roll out of expensive renewable energy projects. It is focused on controlling every facet of your life from the home you live in, to the car you drive and what you eat. Mia Schlicht on @SkyNewsAust:
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It was a pleasure joining @furrier, founder of SiliconANGLE, on the floor of the NYSE to discuss the future of finance on Solana. Our Chairman @KyleSamani was asked about Internet Capital Markets and its global potential
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“The question of our time is how do we make a compelling case for more children?” With birth rates at a record low, it is time to look at what is driving Australia's fertility decline, which includes cultural, not just economic factors. Brianna McKee in The @SpectatorOz:
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In 2024, Australians were forced to pay $1.2bn in subsidies to foreign owned wind and solar operators in hidden charges on their bills. Thanks to net zero, power prices are up by more than 20 per cent in the last year alone. It's time to put Australia first and get rid of net
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Every 12 days China emits more carbon than Australia does in an entire year. Even in the highly unlikely event that Australia would ever reach net zero carbon emissions, this would be cancelled out every fortnight by China. It is time to dump net zero. Find out more:
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To meet net zero emissions targets the federal government would have hit the economy with a $290 billion carbon tax over a decade. This is almost five times greater than the carbon tax under the Gillard government. Find out more: https://t.co/600xVbwFVu
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“How can you have the same people in the party who believe in net zero with those who don't?” On the latest episode of The Mainstream podcast, Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss how the net zero debate has exposed deep divisions between on the centre-right, and ask can it be
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“The emissions obsession is actually devastating the natural environment that we cherish” On the latest episode of Australia's Future, former PM @HonTonyAbbott discusses how the madness of the net zero agenda is seeing our landscape destroyed in order to ‘save the planet’. Full
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“They're banding together to stand up and say, ‘enough is enough’.” The net zero renewables rollout, demanded by the inner-city elites, is destroying communities throughout regional Australia. As Mia Schlicht explains to Peta Credlin, regional Australia is fighting back.
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Introducing Large Visual Memory Model (LVMM) 2.0, in partnership with @Qualcomm Advanced visual AI is now on your phone, and in your home cameras. AI that understands your photos and videos, runs 100% privately and securely. ALL on-device. The beginning of on-device
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“As someone who has made history himself, he knows that individuals make a difference and that individuals are interesting.” In the @FinancialReview, John Roskam writes that it is no surprise that Tony Abbott’s new book, Australia: A History, is already a best seller. Read
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“However damaging it is to nations and people, socialism is addictive and, like all addictions, giving it up is extremely difficult” In The @Australian, @Adam_Creighton looks at the Milei effect in Argentina and how cutting government spending is leading to economic growth.
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It's time to put Australia first and dump net zero. We were promised lower energy prices, yet our energy bills continue to cost more. Opposition to net zero is not isolated or fringe – it is mainstream and growing.
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The IPA’s Renewables Rejection Database is the first of its kind in Australia. Communities across the nation are standing up against the destructive net zero rollout. It is time to dump net zero. Mia Schlicht discusses on @7NEWSBorder.
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This book is full of lies...truth and error mixed. Satan loves to do this. It is true that there is no eternal life away from Jesus Christ. He is the Son of God, and His blood, cross, and forgiveness cannot be purchased. Salvation is a free gift through faith. But plus nothing?
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Mainstream Australians have had enough of being ignored. The IPA's Renewables Rejection Database shows opposition to net zero is not isolated or fringe - it is national, organised, and growing. As Mia Schlicht explains, it is time for Canberra to listen.
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Called this correctly in February, unlike basically everyone else👇
RBA cuts interest rates with underlying inflation above 3%. Disappointing but unsurprising. Pumping up the housing market at any opportunity inhibits prudent investment and fans the property obsession. It won't end well. https://t.co/Y0y9Ihov0A
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https://t.co/05XM6XV5U2 Farmers and regional communities are uniting against large-scale renewable energy projects, with more than 150 proposals now facing organised opposition, according to new research from the Institute of Public Affairs.
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The scale of opposition to large-scale renewable energy projects across regional Australia is far greater than many in the political class are willing to admit, according to new research from the...
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“Australians do not get behind net zero. We've polled them, and 79 per cent of Australians said that affordability and reliability should be the main focus of our energy policy, not net zero," says new research from the Institute of Public Affairs. The scale of opposition to
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