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Leyonhjelm’s pitch to NSW voters
Leyonhjelm’s pitch to NSW voters
Lead candidate David Leyonhjelm on ABC Radio Sydney pitching the Liberal Democrats to NSW voters.
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Mar 21, 2019
Our carbon sacrifice is pointless — by David Leyonhjelm
Our carbon sacrifice is pointless — by David Leyonhjelm
Imagine a librarian sitting in the corner of her library, wishing that her noisy library was quiet. But the only thing she does to make…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Feb 28, 2019
Leyonhjelm at Senate QT: Can you outline the achievement of the Greens over the last 5 years?
Leyonhjelm at Senate QT: Can you outline the achievement of the Greens over the last 5 years?
In his final question time in the Senate, Senator David Leyonhjelm asks what are the achievements of the Greens over the last 5 years?
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Feb 12, 2019
School choice the way out of catchment woes
School choice the way out of catchment woes
Imagine if you could only eat out at the food store or cafe nearest to your home.
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Jan 30, 2019
Busybody councillors in way of our freedom
Busybody councillors in way of our freedom
Uppity councillors are ruling Sydney suburbs as their personal fiefdoms, using red tape and nanny state policies to keep the residents…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Jan 24, 2019
The Murray-Darling and Australia’s great river of nonsense — by David Leyonhjelm
The Murray-Darling and Australia’s great river of nonsense — by David Leyonhjelm
The Millennium Drought at the turn of this century led some to conclude that drought was the new normal and the environment was facing…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Jan 17, 2019
David Leyonhjelm to run for the NSW Legislative Council
David Leyonhjelm to run for the NSW Legislative Council
Senator David Leyonhjelm announces that he will be leaving the federal Senate to run for the NSW Legislative Council in the March 23rd…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Jan 7, 2019
Legalising cannabis in NSW
Legalising cannabis in NSW
After announcing his intention to resign the Senate and run for the NSW Legislative Council, David Leyonhjelm outlines his plan to…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Jan 7, 2019
The final report of the Red Tape Committee
The final report of the Red Tape Committee
Red tape is without question one of Australia’s biggest hindrances to a more prosperous Australia. Since 2016, Senator David Leyonhjelm…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Dec 3, 2018
Senator Leyonhjelm tables Red Tape report on private education sector
Senator Leyonhjelm tables Red Tape report on private education sector
The report finds that unless there is a renewed focus on red tape reduction, the private sector will be substantially inhibited from…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Nov 29, 2018
Senate delivers death knell to small parties
Senate delivers death knell to small parties
Only multimillionaires like Clive Palmer will be able to buy their way into politics via minor parties, under changes to electoral law now…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Nov 14, 2018
The question of NZ residency
The question of NZ residency
Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm quizzes the Legal and Constitutional committee about NZ’s ability to grant permanent residency…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Oct 22, 2018
The live sheep export ban imperialists — David Leyonhjelm
The live sheep export ban imperialists — David Leyonhjelm
Disgust is a powerful emotion but makes for a poor bedfellow when it comes to legislation.
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Sep 26, 2018
The Liberal Democrats have clear principles
The Liberal Democrats have clear principles
We know what we want, and occasionally we get it.
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Sep 18, 2018
Media release: Why childcare is unaffordable
Media release: Why childcare is unaffordable
30 August 2018
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Aug 29, 2018
Government subsidies are not the answer to affordable childcare
Government subsidies are not the answer to affordable childcare
Senator Leyonhjelm discusses the issue with 2GB’s Michael McLaren
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Aug 23, 2018
Senate tables report on red tape
Senate tables report on red tape
Senator Leyonhjelm speaks to the interim report on red tape in occupational licensing
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Aug 23, 2018
Red Tape is choking child care
Red Tape is choking child care
Senator Leyonhjelm has introduced the sixth interim report of the Senate Select Committee on Red Tape
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Aug 19, 2018
MEDIA RELEASE: Cut the cost of energy certificates now
MEDIA RELEASE: Cut the cost of energy certificates now
13 July 2018
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Jul 12, 2018
Red Tape is hobbling Australia’s health services
Red Tape is hobbling Australia’s health services
Senator Leyonhjelm speaks to the interim report into health services by the Senate’s Select Committee on Red Tape
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Jun 24, 2018
Just another piece of unnecessary legislation
Just another piece of unnecessary legislation
Senator David Leyonhjelm opposes the Impersonating a Commonwealth Body Bill
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Jun 17, 2018
David Leyonhjelm: Nothing moral in taxing the wealthy
David Leyonhjelm: Nothing moral in taxing the wealthy
This week I had planned to ask the nice people at The Australian Financial Review to accompany my column with a chart showing the income…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
May 24, 2018
New airport security measures “bizarre”
New airport security measures “bizarre”
Senator Leyonhjelm challenges logic of the Government’s proposed tightening of airport security procedures
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
May 22, 2018
My alternative budget 2018 -19
My alternative budget 2018 -19
This is the fifth year I have presented an alternative budget in the Australian Financial Review. Each year I hope the government will…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
May 2, 2018
Australia plays Trump’s steel tariff games too
Australia plays Trump’s steel tariff games too
President Trump’s steel tariffs are widely viewed as a deeply flawed protectionist measure that will damage US steel consumers and related…
Former Senator David Leyonhjelm
Apr 26, 2018
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