I'm confident that there are plenty of people who have the strength of character and the presence of mind to warn me of difficulties and alert me to opportunities.

I think that people should come to Australia through the front door, not through the back door. If people want a migration outcome, they should go through the migration channels.

I would not want to see any relaxation of the law prohibiting human cloning.

Abortion is the easy way out. It’s hardly surprising that people should choose the most convenient exit from awkward situations.

We accept that sometimes in difficult circumstances, difficult things happen.

Jesus knew that there was a place for everything and it’s not necessarily everyone’s place to come to Australia.

No one, however smart, however well-educated, however experienced, is the suppository of all wisdom.

We just can’t stop people from being homeless if that’s their choice.

I'm focused on doing the job the treasurer should do.I don't respond to gossip.

Aboriginal people have much to celebrate in this country's British heritage

The last thing Australia needs right now is instability and uncertainty.

Ironically, we often fail to see that whenever we compromise ourselves to please others, we tend to lose their respect.

My powers are ordinary. Only my application brings me success. I. Newton

As a human rights issue, the effort to end violence against women becomes a government's obligation, not just a good idea.

We must see all scars as beauty. Okay? This will be our secret. Because take it from me, a scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, 'I survived'.

I feel more confident than ever that the power to save the planet rests with the individual consumer.

The artist begins with a vision - a creative operation requiring effort. Creativity takes courage.

The helmet has a special meaning for many drivers. How important is it to you? - It protects my head.

I'm totally convinced I can write the perfect pop song.

Be soft in your practice. Think of the method as a fine silvery stream, not a raging waterfall.

We are all just monkeys with money and guns.