Michael JohnsenAug 30, 20232 min readOPINIONReferendum - the date of destiny14 October 2023 will go down in history as a defining moment for Australia and its people.
Michael JohnsenFeb 15, 20232 min readOPINIONLimit political donations and lift the bans on occupationsIt is time the NSW Parliament bites the bullet and introduces bans on organisational political donations.
Michael JohnsenJun 1, 20222 min readOPINIONGreens target Newcastle residents and businessesClr Mackenzie would do well to pop his head out of the Greens echo chamber and speak to a broad cross section of Newcastle residents
Michael JohnsenMar 23, 20223 min readOPINIONPresumption of innocence is not a political toyWe now have the highest office holder in the NSW legislature, undermining the presumption of innocence.
Michael JohnsenMar 4, 20221 min readOPINIONHistory repeats, we must adaptMany ancient civilisations that are now submerged, mostly never built next to water, because of the threat of flooding. Natural events...
Michael JohnsenDec 14, 20213 min readOPINIONAustralia's latest championOscar Piastri, the 20-year-old Melburnian now joins an elite group of racing drivers that rise to the very top of their class. With his...
Michael JohnsenNov 12, 20212 min readOPINIONParliament's mixed messages on the value of human lifeThe NSW Parliament is sending mixed messages on the value of human life. The Abortion Law Reform Act 2019, allows abortions to take place...
Michael JohnsenOct 28, 20211 min readOPINIONBuild and they will comeDeputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce has confirmed that the National Party have negotiated a Regional Infrastructure Fund as part of...
Michael JohnsenOct 27, 20212 min readOPINIONStand against racism, why kneel?Racism is abhorrent, at all levels. The death of George Floyd sparked a global outcry against police brutality and inspired the Black...