Dave Rubin comes to Sydney

People like Dave Rubin are bringing about the end of Woke, one cnversion at a time.

Last night I was fortunate enough to meet with Dave Rubin after his show in Chatswood. The event was hosted by the Centre for Independent Studies, MC'd by new CEO Michael Stutchbury, with Dave interviewed by former Deputy PM John Anderson.

Dave Rubin is an interesting character in the conservative movement. His journey proves that one does not necessarily fit the leftists' bill because of who they are and what they do.

Dave was very generous in spirit and I am pleased I was able to hear him speak about Charlie Kirk, Presidetn Trump, Australian politics, and all things political and cultural.

Trump saves Albo from diplomatic disaster, but Rudd must go

Kevin Rudd's position is position is untenable in a Trump Administration. He must go. Now.

Throwing Rudd under the bus, or at least signalling his expendability, would have been a small price for Albo to pay for smoother relations. Yet, thanks to Trump’s grace, Albo might dodge that bullet too, at least for now.

But here’s my take. Kevin Rudd must be dismissed as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States. His position is untenable in a Trump Administration, and clinging to him risks further alienating our most crucial ally.

Australia deserves better than relying on luck and the goodwill of others, and we don’t need Rudd as a dead weight in Washington.

My latest in The Spectator Australia, Trump saves Albo from diplomatic disaster, but Rudd must go.

Albanese was saved from embarrassment on the global stage by Donald Trump's good graces.

Here’s my take. Kevin Rudd must be dismissed as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States. His position is untenable in a Trump Administration, and clinging to him risks further alienating… pic.twitter.com/lPqZOxYKrJ

— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) October 22, 2025

Albo the ‘Man of Lead’ while Chalmers has no clue

Lead folds any way you want and it is malleable to the point of weakness.

According to a close mate in Gunning, Albo should henceforth be known as the ‘Man of Lead’. Here’s why the metallurgical metaphor is so apt.

In the annals of Australian political leadership, metallurgical metaphors have often captured the essence of a prime minister’s mettle.

My latest in The Spectator Australia, Albo the ‘Man of Lead’ while Chalmers has no clue.

Lead is a dead weight, dragging down progress with its burdensome density. Its primary use is for sinkers.

Albo’s leadership has felt like lugging a heavy anchor through economic headwinds. Inflation bites, housing crises fester, and energy transitions stall.

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— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) October 17, 2025