It is in the national interest to have the Flying Kangaroo. It's in the interests of our tourism industry. It's in the interests of jobs here in Australia.

I like fighting Tories... that's what I do.

Politicians who lack the vision to lead the community on big issues like public transport often hide their inaction by blaming other levels of government when anyone complains.

Despite the enormous role that local government plays in our daily lives, the constitution makes not one mention of it.

You can guarantee that mining uranium will lead to nuclear waste. You can't guarantee that uranium mining will not lead to nuclear weapons.

Less cars on the road means productivity and jobs growth, as it allows for the more efficient movement of goods and services and encourages greater urban population density.

The passage of time is likely to make high-speed rail more and more desirable, making it critical that politicians of today think ahead to tomorrow.

High-speed rail would revolutionise interstate travel and would also be an economic game-changer for dozens of regional communities along its path.

Donald Trump has been planting seeds for over a year, warning supporters not to trust the government, the polls or the media, because it's all rigged, he says.

I initially moved to Switzerland for work on an animated feature film, and have been here ever since.

All of civility depends on being able to contain the rage of individuals.

I am an absurd idealist. But I believe that all that must come true. For, unless it comes true, the world will be laid desolate. And I believe that it can come true.

There is no salvation for us but to adopt Civilization and lift ourselves down to its level.

It was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had in my life to meet Paul McCartney. It was phenomenal.

What I tell people is be the best version of yourself in anything that you do. You don't have to live anybody else's story.

People continue to fear dying, only because no one ever has.

I want to thank my parents for somehow raising me to have confidence that is disproportionate with my looks and abilities.