Jamie Briggs
In early 2006 Jamie Briggs was appointed to a senior adviser’s role in the PM’s office, one of the youngest ever to hold that title.
Following the Howard Government’s election loss in 2007, he won a by-election held in 2008 to replace the retiring Alexander Downer in the Federal seat of Mayo.
He is a member of the House of Representatives Standing Committees on Health and Ageing, Economics, and the Joint Statutory Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Audit.
Articles by Jamie Briggs
A politician who’s running to lose his seat
Reading about Richard Marles’ experience on a water slide this summer reminded me of an episode of The Simpsons when…... Read more
Another swan dive by a desperate government
A key aspect of our system of government is an impartial public service. In fact, this impartiality is enshrined in…... Read more
It’s about the spending, stupid
For all its flaws, there is one thing this Labor Government can be proud of – a cohesive ability to…... Read more
Punch: Labor’s waste is to blame for dud budget
As we enter another budget season, we are again swamped by a wall of excuses from Treasurer Wayne Swan, excuses…... Read more
Gillard continues to recognise faceless men
The series of natural disasters that have caused so much damage in Queensland are creating new medium and longer term…... Read more
Labor detention centres coming to a town near you
The last thing Adelaide Hills residents would have expected to hear this week was that their community would be home…... Read more
Give me my money back
If the worst of the global financial crisis is behind us and Wayne Swan’s bank deposit guarantee no longer exists,…... Read more
Death by focus group under Prime Minister Gillard
Julia Gillard will never be accused of being a conviction politician.The announcement of a ‘panel’ to decide her climate policy…... Read more
Labor mates mining Rudd’s new-found cash deposit
Two weeks ago I wrote for the Punch a piece about Kevin Rudd breaching his election commitment and dumping the…... Read more
You can add ads to Rudd’s list of policy backflips
Have you heard a radio advert lately telling you that the new health reforms are really good for you? They…... Read more
Don’t forget sustainability in the population debate
Australia’s population will be a major issue at the coming federal election. Not just because of the ongoing problems with…... Read more
Labor’s attacks on Tony Abbott are purely cosmetic
In recent weeks we have been witness to the beginning of an orchestrated attack on Tony Abbott’s character by Kevin…... Read more
Nick Minchin is a great loss to the Liberal Party
With the announcement of Nick Minchin’s retirement the Liberal Party has lost not only a substantial figure but also one…... Read more
State elections: It’s not over until the fat lady swings
The South Australian election is not over just yet. Some 20% of votes are yet to be counted and there…... Read more
SA election: Why Mike Rann’s time is up
Jamie Briggs is the federal Liberal member for the South Australian seat of Mayo. In his book, The Book of…... Read more
Labor’s IR scare campaign: can the souffle rise twice?
Kevin Rudd has a big political problem. Tony Abbott has thrown him off balance with a couple of short jabs…... Read more
Australian apiarists left with half a bee industry
Food security is one of the major challenges facing the world. In the coming decade with the population expected to…... Read more
The dambusters: tax review’s threat to mining
South Australia stands at the edge of a potential golden era, a golden era of opportunity like the state has…... Read more
Hopes evaporate for the Murray-Darling
The recent significant rain event in the northern stretch of the Murray Darling Basin has not only given hope to…... Read more
Net filtering ‘plan’ is a fraud
In August this year I wrote on this site about the lunacy of the Rudd Government’s proposed mandatory ISP internet…... Read more
The column on Kevin Rudd you wouldn’t get in the post
In the dying days of the1996 election campaign Paul Keating famously said “when you change the government, you change the…... Read more
Entrepreneurial spirit beats government every time
Last week I was fortunate to be invited to be part of the launch of a new business on Kangaroo…... Read more
No interjections: Question Time needs reforming
I noticed on Facebook recently that there was a group called ‘I confess: I watch Question Time and I LIKE…... Read more
Julia: full-time worker or part time spinner?
Over the last couple of weeks the Deputy Prime Minister has been plugging two developing holes in a massive dam…... Read more
Spot the difference between China and Stephen Conroy
In the past few months we have seen the highs and lows of our relationship with China on display. Firstly…... Read more
Your local country show is under threat
One of the great benefits of representing a regional electorate is the opportunity to attend many local shows. Whether it…... Read more
Defending the right of Mums to have a safe home birth
The two greatest experiences of my life occurred in a birthing suite. The birth of a new baby is an…... Read more
Trust the voters? Why not?
Last year I had the honour of being elected to the Australian Parliament by the people of Mayo in South…... Read more
Kevin Rudd doesn’t want you to have your own money
It took me a while to realise it because usually, people who enter politics have some smarts and go in…... Read more
Time to change thinking on the Murray River
Later this year the South Australian Government is likely to announce the introduction of a weir at Wellington. This is…... Read more
Too giggly on alcopops to tackle hard drugs
Australia has the highest rate of ecstasy use in the world. Frightening isn’t it? So what’s being done about it?…... Read more
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
