Podcast appearances and mentions of Cory Bernardi

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Cory Bernardi is the author of seven books and has been a member of the Australian rowing team, a publican, an investment portfolio manager and spent nearly 14 years as an Australian Senator. X: @corybernardi   GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Joel Jammal is an Australian independent journalist and political commentator. He rose to prominence during the "COVID years", priding himself in educating Australians on "who is punching them, why they are punching them, and how they can punch back politically". X: @JoelJammal

In this special ‘bonus' series of What's Not Priced In, I look at the cost and implications of Australia's energy transition from an economic and political perspective. In general, this transition is blindly accepted as being inevitable, but there are few discussions around what it actually means and whether it makes sense or is even possible to shift to a renewables only economy. In this episode, I talk to Rob Parker, founder of Nuclear for Climate Australia. Rob uses the example of Ontario, Canada, as a model for Australia. The province has significant nuclear energy, no coal, and lower retail electricity costs than Australia. It's an enlightening conversation and one you certainly won't hear in the mainstream media. Enjoy…To learn about Greg's premium service Fat Tail Investment Advisory go here.For more free research, check out Money Morning Australia.Check out our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@FatTailInvestmentResearch All content is © Fat Tail Investment Research Pty Ltd All Rights Reserved.We provide general financial product advice only. The advice published by Fat Tail Investment Research has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situations or needs. Before acting on our recommendations, you should consider their appropriateness to your specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs. If you are uncertain as to what your objectives and needs are, you should contact a financial adviser or stockbroker who is licensed to provide you with personal financial product advice.Financial Services GuidePlease keep this guide for future reference. A copy is available from us on request or can be downloaded from our website at fattail.com.au/financial-services-guide/. If you do not understand anything in it, or require more information, please feel free to contact us here.

Cory Bernardi is a former senator for South Australia and host of the weekly Sky News program ‘Bernardi'. He founded the Australian Conservatives party in 2017 after leaving the Liberal Party and is the author of the book ‘The Conservative Revolution'. Bernardi is well known for his unapologetic, common-sense conservatism and boldness in defending traditional values. He regularly discusses topics ranging from Net Zero to the rise of wokeness and intersectional ideology. In this episode of BASED, Antic and Bernardi discuss the rise of big business and government, leftism, and “conspiracy theories.”

We're putting a bow on the 2022 run of London Calling as James and Toby compare the respective sizes of their Christmas trees, the parties and dinners they've been to in the run-up to the holidays, and their favourite Christmas movies. In the news we cover Jeremy Clarkson's Game of Thrones fantasy about Meghan Markle, whether climate activists believe in their own rhetoric or are just using global warming as an excuse to take away our liberty, and then we put on turbans, fire up the crystal ball and try to divine what 2023 has in store for us. In Culture Corner, the critical reception for Avatar: The Way of Water, whether James Cameron is ‘woke' or ‘awake', the unsatisfying last episode of Tokyo Vice, the gripping Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (Netflix) and The English, a slightly odd series on the BBC starring Emily Blunt (available on Amazon Prime in the US) which Toby intends to persevere with between Christmas and New Year. And finally, how they both intend to spend Boxing Day (hunting for James, football for Toby). We'll see you all on January 2, 2023 and thanks for spending time with us every week. Opening sound this week is part of Cory Bernardi's introduction of James on SkyNews Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cory Bernardi hosts the show, has the Liberal Party drifted away from its core ideology? Plus, Bronwyn Bishop, Amanda Stoker, and Stephen Conroy join the show to analyse Labor's landslide victory in the Victorian election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's hypocrisy over floods as Albanese is nowhere near to be seen, Andrews addresses reports his chief-of-staff met with an election fixer, plus, Cory Bernardi joins the show to discuss the PM's plan to extend parliamentary session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi hosts Credlin, Labor's energy policy set to drive up the inflation, public concerned over their safety as the Government maintains silence over ISIS repatriation, plus, how Australian education system is failing students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nigel Farage is welcomed to Sydney by leftists as protests erupt outside the CPAC conference, ISIS brides will soon be repatriated into Australia, plus, special guests, Cory Bernardi, Chris Kenny and Pauline Hanson, plus many more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen leaves behind a 96-year legacy as she is laid to rest at Windsor Castle, plus, the latest Biden gaffe even has him questioning whether he will run for president in the next U.S. election. Cory Bernardi hosts Paul Murray Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson formally resigns as the UK government changes hands, Paul interviews Dai Le following her first speech to Parliament, plus, guests Bronwyn Bishop, Barnaby Joyce and Cory Bernardi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows nearly one million people are on the dole or youth allowance, former prime minister Tony Abbott shares his views on the Indigenous Voice, plus other special guests, Cory Bernardi, Bronwyn Bishop and Stephen Conroy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albo has his work cut out for him as he comes to grips with the challenge of actually running the country, Matt Kean is the new Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party, plus special guests, Bronwyn Bishop, Cory Bernardi and Stephen Conroy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies paying for fuel are set for more pain at the pump, the Vic Libs announce their emissions promise. Plus, host Cory Bernardi speaks with Matt Canavan to discuss the interest rates rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi takes to the throne tonight, to discuss all things COVID, the cost of living and the United States. Tonight's guests include Michael Kroger, Sophie Elsworth, Keith Pitt and many more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi is joined by Ian Henschke from National Seniors Australia to discuss the need for pensioners to re-enter the workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul is joined by Andrew Bolt, Simon Birmingham, Michael Kroger, Rita Panahi, Joe Hildebrand, Stephen Conroy, Cory Bernardi and many more to recap the federal budget.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyle Shelton discusses the sorry saga that led to the dissolution of the Christian Democratic Party in NSW, the lessons to be learned from it and future strategies for Christians seeking to make a difference in the political arena. Lyle Shelton is Director of Campaigns and Communication for the Christian Democratic Party. He is a former Managing Director of the Australia Christian Lobby, a Queensland Senate candidate with Cory Bernardi's Australian Conservatives, a former elected member of the Toowoomba City Council and author of I Kid You Not—Nots from 20 Years in the Trenches of the Culture Wars. The Political Animals is hosted by Jonathan Cole, an academic, writer, speaker and translator who specialises in political theology: the intersetion of religion and politics. He is the author of Christian Political Theology in an Age of Discontent: Mediating Scripture, Doctrine, and Political Reality. You can follow Jonathan and the show on Twitter and Facebook.

As the former federal ALP leader leaps to Catholic NSW premier Perrottet's defence of his faith and having a large and growing family, Wayne Phillips on the Morning Show reflects on the moment former senator Cory Bernardi called Mr Shorten a 'fraud' and he hit back calling the Catholic senator a 'homophobe'

The lockdown in Sydney is set to be extended for another four weeks. Paul Murray fires up about the failures that have led to this prolonged lockdown. Plus, Rita Panahi, Nick Reece, Cory Bernardi and James Morrow debate the big stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi looks at whether we really need our public servants, PLUS, the nation's addiction to lockdowns, "cultural leave" for Indigenous employees, protests over vaccine passports in France, and mass violence in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi speaks to a young woman struggling to secure an exemption from Queensland Health, to quarantine at home, following costly medical treatment overseas, PLUS a look at the climate wars, the culture wars, and the war on freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi speaks to former SAS soldier and author Mark Wales about his experiences during his four tours of duty in Afghanistan, PLUS, a look at how migration could affect Australia's COVID recovery, and the latest in the culture wars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi talks to Nick Cater about the continuing COVID chaos as the premiers peddle fear, Trump has Big Tech and "Sleepy Joe" in his sights at CPAC, and we discuss the Taliban's continued campaign for control of Afghanistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Murray fires up and breaks down the big news stories of the day. Plus, plenty of fired up debate with Cory Bernardi, Joe Hildebrand, Nick Reece and Jenna Clarke.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Paul Murray Live a fiery panel including Cory Bernardi, Mark Latham, Rita Panahi, Liz Storer and Evelyn Rae. Plus, power bills are going up in ACT-  even after claiming they have 100 per cent renewables. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi is taking over the mancave tonight. He goes head to head with the PETA activist who disapproves farmers killing mice. Plus, a fiery debate with the Sikh who says banning 'religious knives' in schools is discrimination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi is taking over the mancave tonight, talking vaccine passports - are our civil liberties being impaired? Plus, gender wars prevail, Cory reveals the latest lefty lunacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi is taking over the man cave tonight. He's looking for the truth - calling out conflicting and inconsistent Covid-19 advice. Plus, the ridiculous legal loophole that allows students to bring knives to school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Murray fires up about the day's news, including a gold club that has rejected the memorial for four children who tragically died. Plus, plenty of debate with Cory Bernardi, Jenna Clarke, James Morrow and Joe Hildebrand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Auspol Snackpod, the podcast that hasn't figured out the format for its joke intros yet. We have another long episode for you all, starting with a tasty entree...  Entree: Happy Weed Day / Hitler's Birthday - a brief update on the situation with marijuana in so-called Australia  Blurst Take: Kristina K. Keneally loves torturing children in jails  Positivity Corner: the Shenhua Watermark coal mine is cancelled! But... for terrible reasons. Also George Christensen quits Parliament, and Tom Sewell got doxxed  Fashy Australia: CW for anti-trans stuff - you can skip from 25:20 to 37:10. SPOTW: Bernardi. Cory Bernardi. Is serving up cringe, shaken not stirred. Plus an IRL SPOTW to whoever is tagging Pfizer around inner Melbourne  UFU: It's the milkshake video. Sorry.  First Nations: CW for discussion of Indigenous (and non-Indigenous) people who have died. You can skip from 1:00:00 - 1:15:00. Killer cops being charged here and in the USA. We talk a bit about the Chauvin conviction and what it means for Indigenous lives and killer police in Australia.  Mains: Scott Morrison manages to totally embarrass himself and the country at international climate talks YET AGAIN.  Broken Clock: Even our mining sector is better than our government on climate!  And you'll just have to listen to the end for the Pupdate!  Support the show financially and get a monthly bonus episode over at www.patreon.com/AuspolSnackpod Watch the Cringy Bernardi ad here: https://twitter.com/cameronwilson/status/1384373251493666816  Watch the Milkshake video here (if you really want to do that to yourself): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-20/nsw-premier-state-politicians-slam-milkshake-consent-video/100081296 

Cory Bernardi discusses the $90 million dollar fund for Aboriginal employment. Plus, Hunter Biden's real story exposed in a new book by Miranda Devine, and Eric Abetz calls for a boycott of the Winter Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Murray fires up about the about the shameful politicisation of Anzac Day. Plus, plenty of debate between Cory Bernardi, Joe Hildebrand, Jenna Clarke and Stephen Conroy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Murray kicks off day one of his Our Town tour through Mudgee. Paul delivers his no-nonsense view on Queensland's vaccine bungle. Plus, a fiery debate between Cory Bernardi and Stephen Conroy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's show, I'm sharing with you clips from a Sky News program out of Australia in which the host blasts President Biden, accusing him of having dementia. You've got to hear this. Plus, Biden makes his debut on the international stage offering to reenter the Iran deal and promising to end America First foreign policy. Meanwhile, there's an explosion of mortgage debt hitting the markets, and that's not necessarily good. I explain. Join me by downloading the show and find my online at https://TrishIntel.com. Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486386652343057/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victoria lockdown continues, and frustrations are rising, Paul Murray will break down what you need to know about the spin from the Victorian Government. Plus, debate from Rita Panahi, Nicholas Reece, Mark Latham and Cory Bernardi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eco-anxiety, what is it and why is it affecting a record number of Australian kids? Paul Murray will break down this so called phenomenon. Plus, fired up debate with Jacinta Price, Stephen Conroy, Joe Hildebrand and Cory Bernardi.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi speaks to former Special Forces officer, Bram Connolly about introducing women to lead Australian Defence Force Special Forces operations. Plus, two fired-up panels join the show to discuss the top stories of the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi speaks to veteran, Anthony Moffitt on his new book about using cricket as an escape from the trepidation of conflict. Plus, Australian Strategic Policy Institute's Michael Shoebridge on the latest in China's trade war.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Bernardi speaks to Tech Expert, Trevor Long on the worldwide Google outage. Plus, Northern Territory Country Liberal Party Senator Sam McMahon joins the program to discuss Greens MP Lidia Thorpe blasting her in the Senate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky News host Cory Bernardi covers the day's biggest stories. The Australian's political editor Dennis Shanahan delivers a report card on how Australia's premiers fared in 2020. Plus, Teena McQueen and Jim Molan go head-to-head. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Murray is joined by James Morrow, Cory Bernardi, Jenna Clarke and Graham Richardson to debate the big news stories, including the South Australia lockdown, the War Crimes report and the latest in the U.S. election fallout.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show along with regulars Tim Wilms Editor in Chief of The Unshackled and David Hiscox Editor of The XYZ we welcome for the first time Richard Wolstencroft from the Report from Tiger Mountain and the Melbourne Underground Film Festival. We also welcome back after long hiatus James Fox Higgins of The Rational Rise. We first deal with some breaking news that Cory Bernardi is deregistering his Australian Conservatives Party after their poor result in the federal election. He is tipped to rejoin the Liberal Party. We all agree that Cory's bland form of conservatism was not what the electorate was after. We then move to Westpac's decision to close the bank account of patriot activist Blair Cottrell for unspecified “commercial reasons”. Obviously because they not like his views and it is a further escalation of the corporate deplatforming movement. We provide an update the AFL latest social justice campaign with their behavioural awareness officers policing fans behaviour. Jeff Kennett made the point that much of the security at the games were “new arrivals” but soon apologized after being labelled racist. Other news items discussed are Alex Jones' allegedly sending child porn to the Sandy Hook families. We have gender fluid birth certificates set to become legal in Victoria, just as euthanasia became legal. Also the alleged Iranian attack on US oil tankers in the gulf with the US deep state and globalists up to their old tricks. We finish off with Richard giving an overview of the state of the film industry. We also encourage our Sydney audience to go the Aussie Pride Solidarity March organized by NSW Patriots Against the Extreme Left. The Unshackled Links: https://www.theunshackled.net/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnshackled https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled/ XYZ Links: https://www.xyz.net.au/ https://www.facebook.com/itsyourxyz Matty's Modern Life Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattus52 Matty Rose/XYZ Live https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVPqW6Mi0XP6hOXTE4sT6g The Rational Rise/James Fox Higgins Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdEfsAy6rUDPnm9HwKA_asg https://www.facebook.com/theJFHshow/ http://therationalrise.com/ Richard Wolstencroft Links: https://www.theunshackled.net/reportfromtigermountain/ http://muff.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it has been culture war issues dominating the news cycle. Joining me to discuss all of it is once again Senior Editor of The Unshackled Damien Ferri. Former rugby player Israel Folau last Friday opened up a GoFundMe page to fund his legal challenge against Rugby Australia for terminating his playing contract. This attracted a fair bit on controversy given that he has a property portfolio worth $7 million. On Monday morning, GoFundMe pulled Folau's page for violating their terms of service. The Australian Christian Lobby has restarted the legal fund and already raised over $1 million in less than 24 hours. The escalation of emotion around this issue has increased with freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of association and corporate power being hotly debated. Cory Bernardi announced he was planning to deregister his Australian Conservatives party after their poor performance at the federal election. He claims the party is no longer needed because Scott Morrison is a good conservative Prime Minister. A lot of his former members and supporters would beg to differ with that view are vowing to relaunch a new proper conservative party very soon to offer a real alternative to the Australian voters. There has also been change in Fred Nile's Christian Democratic Party with 18 year old Samraat Joshua Grewal assisted by 22 year old Joel Jammal removing the party's state executive in an effort to renew the party after they failed to have their state MLC re-elected at the NSW state election. Damien also gives us a report on the True Blue Crew Aussie Pride Solidarity March at Penrith in Sydney last Saturday. Around 30 patriots attended with Ricky Turner the special guest speaker. It was a low turnout but with most patriot groups banned from Facebook advertising these events is much more difficult. The Unshackled Links: Website: https://www.theunshackled.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled Twitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackled Free eBook: http://theunshackledbattlefield.net/ The Unshackled Shows: The Unshackled Waves: http://www.theunshackledwaves.net The Report from Tiger Mountain: https://www.theunshackled.net/reportfromtigermountain/ The Uncuckables: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDg6qZbQt68DJ4gmHWhOCuw Support Our Work: Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membership Donate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/ Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/theunshackled Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunshackled Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Store: https://www.theunshackled.net/store/ Other Social Links Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theunshackled/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_unshackled Minds: https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled Gab: https://gab.ai/theunshackled MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/theunshackled Telegram: https://t.me/theunshackled Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/theunshackled/ Theme Music Super Power Cool Dude by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Support the show: http://theunshackled.net/membership/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Description: In another Wednesday night live episode of the show I go through the major news developments of the week with Senior Editor of The Unshackled Damien Ferri. Internationally protests in Hong Kong against the introduction of an extradition bill which could see its citizens subjected to the Chinese legal system have been successful in halting the bill, a rare defeat for the People's Republic of China. The social justice AFL took things too far this week with their behavioral awareness officers policing fans in the crowd. It is just another overreach into social life that the AFL has embarked on. The fans this week make it clear they'd had enough. Adani protestors are deciding to be even more annoying by gluing themselves to a road in the Brisbane CBD. They are giving the vegan activists a run for their money. Cory Bernardi has said he is open to rejoining the Liberal Party and they are open to having him back. It would be a massive admission of political failure if Bernardi were to do this after leaving to start Australian Conservatives. In Progressive Victoria, voluntary euthanasia has come into effect. Despite Premier Daniel Andrews claiming it is the strictest law anywhere in the world many pro-life activists still have concerns about allowing state-sanctioned killing. Also in Progressive Victoria they proposing laws to introduce gender fluid birth certificate as transgenders or others no longer need surgery to change their gender to whatever they like as long as it's not obscene or offensive. Westpac has decided to close the bank account of patriot activist Blair Cottrell, in a further escalation of the deplatforming of right-wing figures. He had already been banned from PayPal. It is suspected his account was closed due to his appeal against his blasphemy conviction. The Unshackled Links: Website: https://www.theunshackled.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled Twitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackled Free eBook: http://theunshackledbattlefield.net/ The Unshackled Shows: The Unshackled Waves: http://www.theunshackledwaves.net The Report from Tiger Mountain: https://www.theunshackled.net/reportfromtigermountain/ The Uncuckables: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDg6qZbQt68DJ4gmHWhOCuw Support Our Work: Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membership Donate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/ Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/theunshackled Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunshackled Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Store: https://www.theunshackled.net/store/ Other Social Links Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theunshackled/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_unshackled Minds: https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled Gab: https://gab.ai/theunshackled MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/theunshackled Telegram: https://t.me/theunshackled Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/theunshackled/ Theme Music Super Power Cool Dude by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Support the show: http://theunshackled.net/membership/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are still a few weeks left to run in the same-sex marriage postal ballot campaign, and millions of votes are yet to be returned – or not returned. With 67.5% of ballots now in, Equality Campaign executive director Tiernan Brady says the high turnout shows the importance of a “yes” vote to people's lives and dignity. He says tyranny of distance in Australia has made campaigning difficult, compared to his experience during Ireland's marriage referendum. Despite criticism of what some saw as invasive tactics, Brady describes the efforts made by the “yes” campaign as largely positive and respectful. However, he admits there have been unfortunate incidents and “clowns” on both sides, but that they were largely “on the fringe”. On the “no” side, Australian Conservatives senator Cory Bernardi is unwilling to concede defeat. He praises the “grassroots movement” and “rockstar” mums and dads. On the Abbott factor, he says high-profile “no” voters have been “very effective”. If the “yes” vote wins, Bernardi foresees a few contentious debates over protections for religious freedoms and freedom of speech. “If the government is serious … they won't embrace the [Liberal senator Dean] Smith bill.” Bernardi's party has benefited somewhat from the same-sex marriage debate: he estimates his party now has the third-largest membership in Australia.

A day after moving to the crossbench, senator Cory Bernardi is feeling the heat. The media, former Liberal colleagues and South Australian voters all have a view on what he's done. "People will say what they're going to say. And I've tried to be consistent. I've been accused of many things in my time in politics but I've looked to be consistent and principled in my approach to policy areas. "Strangely, many of the people calling me an opportunist are the ones that exploit, you know, a momentary weakness to grasp power or influence, or promotion for themselves," Bernardi says. A lot of the people who look favourably on his decision: "are disillusioned Liberal Party sympathisers that said 'I couldn't bring myself to vote for the Liberal Party at the last election' or 'I wasn't intending to vote for them but at least now I can give you my vote knowing that our values will be upheld.'" As interest focuses on whether billionaire businesswoman Gina Rinehart will donate to the Australian Conservatives, Bernardi leaves the door open. "Gina's a pal and I never ask my pals for money directly. If people want to offer support or resources to what I'm doing then I wait for them to raise it. And there's a reason for that. It's because, you know, friendship is valuable and I'm not prepared to put people in an uncomfortable position if that's not what they want to do." "It's an enduring friendship. I have great admiration for her [Rinehart]. You know, she's a very private person and I like my private life to remain private too and we're friends," he says. ___ _Music credit: "Albiero A", by Dlay on the Free Music Archive_

At the beginning of the parliamentary year, the government is beleaguered on several fronts. But Arthur Sinodinos, one of the Coalition's most experienced operators and the newly appointed minister for industry, innovation and science, is determined to be optimistic. “You can't rule any possibilities out, including the possibility that the government actually goes from strength to strength as we go forward,” Sinodinos says. “Yes, there are testing headwinds, including the international environment, but we're going to be very keen to prosecute the case for economic growth, for jobs, for why international trade is a good thing for everybody, not just one country.” Speaking with Michelle Grattan on the day of senator Cory Bernardi's exit from the Liberal Party, Sinodinos has a sharp observation for his former colleague. “What I'd say to senator Bernardi is that if you want to influence the party, you've got to be inside the party. You can't do it from outside.” Assessing Bernardi's prospects as a force outside the Liberals, Sinodinos says “we'll wait and see what happens”. “But he's got some pretty formidable players out there, like Pauline Hanson, who has a very high profile and a lot of street cred as an outsider.” “I would expect on most things that he would support Coalition policy. He was actually elected on a Coalition platform and I think if he's going to keep faith with those voters, he should support Coalition positions.”

Michelle Grattan and Cory Bernardi discuss the face covering ban, the conservative movement and standing up for issues against the wider party.