John Roskam from the Institute of Public Affairs highlights the failures of the fourth estate to hold our politicians (and other institutions) to account.
Since making the fateful decision to share my thoughts online in 2008, a great deal has happened.
My comments have featured in national media, fuelled policy debate, seen my removal from the frontbench and given a lot of people something to think about.
My first Comment went to only a handful of people and now, one year later, they are read by thousands of people from all over the world. Cory’s Comment even features as a weekly column in a large regional newspaper.
The Comments began as a means of bypassing the traditional media and sharing a message with those who are interested. I am grateful to have so many people engaged with what I write and appreciate the hundreds of emails offering advice, suggestions and constructive criticism.
While my love of writing (and the fact I have an opinion on everything!) means I often write for myself, it wouldn’t mean as much to me if you didn’t enjoy it too.
Thanks for sharing the past year with me and I look forward to sharing many more comments (and responses) with you in the years ahead.
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.
