I am an aspirational Australian based in regional and rural Australia. I believe myself to be a more of a pragmatist than a progressive or conservative. I do not easily associate myself with labels and I alternate between admiration and contempt for those that have faith in such labels. Below are maxims that I find some comfort in: “I think cautious maximisation of equality of opportunity is just about the most important freedom principle there is, because without it you don’t get to take advantage of any of the other freedoms…” – Ken Parish “When leaders fail to set and follow ethical standards, public trust is damaged, community expectations diminish and social divisions expand.” – Tony Fitzgerald, QC