Backbone Australia is a grassroots movement for leadership, courage, and accountability in Australian business and politics.
Join the MovementThis vacuum of leadership (Business, Politics & Individual) has seen Australia lose its character.
See how easily we succumb to fads and destructive edicts (i.e., Covid shutdown, ESG and endless apologies for things we have not done)
What can we do?
We need to start a movement that encourages people to speak up and stand tall, even in the face of tremendous government and/or societal pressure.
Explore our recent insights and commentary on leadership, personal responsibility, innovation and courage in Australian business and politics.
By John Ogilvie Earlier this month, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy stirred controversy during a speech at the National Press Club. In pitching Labor as being the better choice for national security, Conroy said this: “I’m very interested in disclosing what really happened before WWII and during WWII, when it was a choice between John […]
24 Jul 2026
Read MoreBy John Ogilvie You see his face and name everywhere, mostly attached to lawn care businesses but also many others (including pet grooming, construction and electricians). Jim Penman is, without a doubt, an Australian icon. In addition to building his massive franchise empire, Jim has been in the news recently for his outspoken criticism of […]
17 Jul 2026
Read MoreBy John Ogilvie In 1952, Ray Bradbury’s short story “A Sound of Thunder” was published. Set in the year 2055, time travel is a commercial enterprise. A company called Time Safari offers people the chance to travel back in time and hunt extinct animals like dinosaurs. Pay the fee, step into the machine, and hunt […]
13 Jul 2026
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