He was at times associated with right-wing individuals or organisations, advocating nationalism and the need for increased defence spending as part of a "forward defence" strategy, as well as strengthening of the peace-time Army Reserve, the development of inland Australia, opposition to gun control, concerns about the loss of national sovereignty and financial autonomy to the United Nations and International Monetary Fund, and limitations on immigration. While at times a controversial figure, his public reputation remained high and his opinions were rarely the subject of criticism in the media.
He was occasionally seen as having ties to right-wing individuals or groups, promoting a sense of nationalism and the need for enhanced military spending as part of a "forward defense" strategy, along with efforts to strengthen the peace-time Army Reserve, develop inland Australia, oppose gun control laws, express concerns about losing national sovereignty and financial autonomy to international bodies, and limit immigration. Although he was sometimes a polarizing figure, his public image remained positive, and his views were rarely scrutinized in the media.