The Myth of Meritocracy: Privilege, Power and Inequality in Australian Society
Privilege and systemic inequality make a mockery of the concept of meritocracy, requiring bold reforms.
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June 29, 2025
The Enduring Allure of Cold War Espionage Fiction in a New Era of Conflict
Is the Cold War over, or has it simply shifted focus?
June 28, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Justice / Racism / White Australia
Silent Zombies: The Death of the Rule of Law in Australia
A government tolerating manipulation of legal evidence cannot be expected to protect investors litigating against the Commonwealth in the ACT.
June 27, 2025
The Suppression of Pro-Palestinian Speech in Australia: A New Wave of Cancel Culture
Fostering an environment in which criticism does not lead to accusations of antisemitism is necessary to ensure genuine free speech.
June 26, 2025
The Paradox of Power: Why Strong Nations Struggle in Asymmetric Conflicts
An examination of the efficacy of brute force in politics demonstrates that whilst regimes may topple, diplomacy promises greater success.
June 25, 2025
Mordechai Vanunu: Whistleblower, Traitor or Hero?
The revelations of a whistleblower that continue to ring through the decades, and never more so than today in the Middle East.
June 24, 2025
The Carter Doctrine and Iran’s Proxy War: A Legacy of Instability in the Greater Middle East
The legacy of the flawed assumptions of the Carter Doctrine must be faced in order to find regional stability.
June 23, 2025
Gilgamesh and Enkidu: Mortality, Equality and the Walls of Civilisation
Considering the development of Gilgamesh and Enkidu highlights universal truths that remain relevant almost 4,000 years later.
June 22, 2025
Celebrating the Rich Heritage of Iran: A Journey Through Attar’s Wisdom
In a world rapidly descending into horror and abject hatred, it is worth considering the value of all cultures.
June 21, 2025
Is Iran a Danger to Middle Eastern Peace?
Iran’s actions in defence and retaliation in the Middle East reflect a deep-seated distrust of the West, fed by western aggression.
June 20, 2025
Mossad and Israeli Lobbying: Finance and the “Fake Terror Plot”
Manipulation of community anxieties and fear through fake terror plots is leveraged by lobbyists keen to advance their political agenda.
June 19, 2025
Reassessing Australia’s Economic Priorities: Moving Beyond Shareholder Value Toward a Sustainable Future
Australia must move beyond an American economic model with policies that prioritise community well-being and sustainability over shareholder profit.
June 18, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Mental Health / Racism
Whistleblowing: The Cost of Workplace Failure in ACT Treasury
ACT Treasury's Director Corporate Services demonstrated an extreme lack of integrity and acumen in managing the vilification of the Indigenous Commissioner for Revenue.
June 17, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Culture / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Racism / Refugees / Shared humanity / Stolen Generation / White Australia
Racism and Multicultural Policies in Australia: Forging Unity Through Equality
Overcoming racism in Australia is possible by accepting cultural diversity as our strength.
June 14, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Justice / Law Enforcement / Racism / Rule of Law
The Erosion of the Rule of Law in Australia: Systemic Inequities and Indigenous Legal Challenges
Legal complexity, discretionary enforcement and systemic biases have created an environment where justice is unevenly administered.
June 13, 2025
Accountability / Discrimination/Racism / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Rule of Law / United Nations
Investigation, Prosecution and Universal Jurisdiction: The Legacy of Nuremberg
Individual responsibility and universal jurisdiction are the positive legacies of Nuremberg upon which justice must continue to stand.
June 12, 2025
The Influence of Political Thrillers on the Cultural and Political Conditions Leading to Trump
Political thrillers set the stage for someone like Trump. They also offer the means to confront such a character.
June 10, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Bill of Rights / Corruption / Discrimination / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy
The Australian Honours System: A Critique of Political Patronage and Misaligned Recognition
Appointment of political figures and public servants to an Australian honour who demonstrate a lack of integrity devalues the awards system.
June 9, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Justice / Racism
Meredith Whitten: A Study in Institutional Racism and Systemic Failure
The actions of this senior ACT public servant underscore the vulnerability of Indigenous people to injustice within the ACT.
June 8, 2025
The Denial of Truth: Mental Prisons in Authoritarian and Free Societies
Andrei Konchalovsky's "Dear Comrades!" highlights the individual and societal costs of denying reality.
June 7, 2025