We are looking at what more we can do. As well as a strong security response we need a strong humanitarian one.

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.

Why didn't anyone question "It's been a hard days night" Who talks like that anyway?

The wavelets flung themselves up as if trying to pat my feet and I darted back, laughing, and picked up my skirts to chase them back as they receded, in a game of tag more ancient than I then knew.

I have crushes on women all the time. I don't have intimate relationships with them, but I find women beautiful.

All men have an equal disposition for understanding.

to leap is not only to leap, it is to hit the ground somewhere.

What is it with you and frozen desserts Why do you always want them?" "Because we live in a dessert.

Analysts recommendations may not produce good results. In part this is due to the pressure placed on these analysts to recommend frequently rather than wisely.

I started by designing a sweater very close to the body, because I couldn't find any for myself.

No matter how bad your life gets, you can always turn it around.

It's one of the most progressive cities in the world. Shooting is only a sideline.