I've made no plans which is simultaneously liberating and -- possibly -- the daftest-plan-ever in a long life of Dougie's daft plans.

They do say ... write as if your life depended on it.

The dubious joys of a Canberra winter.

The hero's journey ... Or not. And not quite Dante either. But, you know, IKEA on a Saturday?

"People learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart" Mandela

After a long day at the office, Dougie tweets away at the universe. Meanwhile, it's gone out for dinner to a good Indian erestaurant.

The last day in this office. I am not sad to leave and will never look back.

Remember when you were young / You shone like the sun ... and other fairy tales.

Remote working kit. Mobile phone, typing splint & Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key Of Life.

We prepare to relocate office. We cannot even give away these ancient relics.

Which matters most -- the journey or the destination? Actually, a skilled mechanic come auto-electrician is crucial to success.

I am part of a review panel considering reforms to Australia's $30 Billion, 535,000 person NDIS. Here's my speech to our first webinar.

I have been appointed with others to the independent panel guiding a year long review of the NDIS. Pleased to be asked. Happy to say yes.

Like many of us (I suppose) I have been reading about and listening to the former Prime Minister of Australia with sorrow (genuine) and ....

It may well be possible that in the 'heat' of debate our Prime Minister misspoke on telly. But it's not simply "one word" as some have...