Certainly, my uni days involved some statements that I wouldn't make today.

The choice made by families not to immunize their children is not supported by public policy or medical research nor should such action be supported by taxpayers in the form of child care payments.

We've got to get the system right. That's why we've got this root-and-branch reform under way.

To move past fear is a cliche.

I just think that this whole issue of creating potential human life, not to give life, but to give the scientists a bit more of a leg-up, is fraught with danger.

There are no factions in the Liberal Party

I instinctively try to protect people from filth.