I’d rather be a straight ‘self-proclaimed homosexual’ than a racist, ignorant, hate-filled bigot in Rise Up Australia any day. This party wants to end multiculturalism and discriminate against anyone different. What this mob intends as a grievous insult, I take as a compliment. Long live equal rights.

The magnitude of discrimination and stigma faced by people with disability in Australia cannot be underestimated. People do not understand disability, and people fear what they don't understand.

The decision was incorrect, not realistic and unilateral. I believe there was a better option. Ties between Indonesia and Australia are now entering a difficult phase that is full of challenges.

Australia remains a concern due to its size. The consolation is growth from emerging markets in Indonesia, India and Thailand.

No, that has nothing to do with Paul's decision. Paul has done a fabulous job at Tennis Australia over 12 great years. He's decided the time is right now.

Do the people in Australia call the rest of the world 'Up Over'?

Alicia has been incredibly unlucky to have been struck down with this condition following a breakthrough season in 2004. Regaining her health must be the top priority and Tennis Australia will provide her with any support she needs during this difficult time.

Australia has the edge for the Ashes. They're playing in Australia, they're fairly confident and have been preparing for quite a while now. And, if you're the best in the world and you lose, you want to win and get back to where you were.

England have got to get back switched on because if they lose this series in Australia people will say, 'Has England really progressed that much?'.

I love spending time with my children. Kelly lives in Australia but I get to see Harry practically every day,