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The article discusses the case of national security in the government of former Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Topics discussed include the determination of Abbott to protect the citizen and advance the interest of the country, the absence of people-smuggling ventures in the country since January 2014, and the geo-political role of Australia to support and encourage the U.S.

An essay is presented on the accountability of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and his government to the death of several political refugees during the fall of Saigon in Vietnam in 1975. It is critical on the lack of actions taken by Whitlam to protect refugees despite the possibility that the communist North would defeat the Saigon regime. It reflects on several news articles which showed the failure of Australia to perform its military commitment to South Vietnam.

The article focuses on the political profile and background of economist Ron Hieser who was believed a boon companion of Australia's future Prime Minister Bob Hawke. It notes that Hieser, who was born in 1921 in Adelaide, South Australia, strongly demands for public airing of strong political opinions. It claims that Hieser has also a strong opinion on monopoly power since 1940.

The author describes the government of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. He mentions his own relationship with Howard. He believes Howard's worst policy judgment was his 1997 decision to introduce a Goods and Services Taxes. He highlights the accomplishments of Howard as the prime minister.

The article presents the author's views regarding the emergence of debates concerning the decision of Prime Minister Tony Abbott to revive the imperial honours system into the Order of Australia in 2014. It is critical on the reaction of Republican politician Greg Barns and the Labor Party to Abbott's proposal. It discusses the influence of the British Empire to the political, cultural and social conditions of the country.