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 linked to far-right individuals or groups, promoting chauvinism and the necessity of enhanced military spending as part of a "forward defense" strategy, along with bolstering the peace-time Army Reserve, developing inland Australia, opposing gun regulation, worrying about the loss of national independence and financial self-sufficiency to the United Nations and International Monetary Fund, and restrictions on immigration. Despite being sometimes a polarizing figure, his public image remained high, and his views were rarely scrutinized in the media.