I’m Not Going to Die for a Rich Man’s War
In the smoke-filled air, where the cannons roar, I hear the rich man’s laughter, like thunder on the shore. With his pockets lined with gold, he sits up high, While…
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September 26, 2024
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Human Rights / Racism / White Australia
The Hypocrisy of Labor Leadership in the ACT: A Closer Look at Human Rights Commitments
The integrity of our public institutions relies on the unwavering application of human rights principles, particularly when it comes to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community.
September 25, 2024
What's behind the mask?
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Human Rights / Racism / Stanhope Government / White Australia
Unmasking the ACT Labor Government’s Human Rights Charade
Reposted with permission from canberralabor.com Hey everyone! ? Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s been bugging me for a while now – the ACT Labor government and…
September 24, 2024
Circus
20 Years of Unbroken One-Party Rule in the ACT: A Dismal Reality Check
It is time for the ACT to a return to a more balanced and representative governance model.
September 21, 2024
Ancient echoes
Romper Room
War is not the answer
Australian Defence Force / Commonwealth Government / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / Respect / Shared humanity
Suppose they gave a war
A thought to peace lovers everywhere
September 20, 2024
The ACT Greens in Coalition with Labor
The Greens have won a greater proportion of the seat in the ACT than any other state or territory but do they lack the spine to hold ACT Labor to account?
September 19, 2024
Mirage, by Salvador Dali
Corruption
Politicians Are Cheaper By The Dozen
In Australia’s sunburnt land, they stand, Politicians with a price tag in hand, Promises flutter like leaves in the breeze, Words like soft whispers, yet nothing to seize. Chasing votes like a dog…
September 18, 2024
Inattention and distraction
ACT Labor: Asleep at the wheel for twenty years
Has ACT Labor been proactive as the Territory's leaders for the past twenty years?
September 18, 2024
The Veil of Justice
For justice, though it wears a shroud ... It is the hope of every crowd.
September 17, 2024
Corruption
Corruption in the ACT Government
ACT Labor has held government since 2001, with concerns increasing that the lack of integrity and accountability in the ACT Public Service has been fostered by political leaders.
September 16, 2024
Are Indigenous Australians More Prone to Violence than Other Australians?
It is necessary to view violence through a multifaceted lens, advocating for policies that address the root causes rather than attributing it to cultural or inherent traits.
September 16, 2024
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Culture / Discrimination / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Racism / White Australia
Workplace culture in the ACT: why unethical behaviour thrives
Recognising that the silence around toxic culture and silencing workplace racism is imperative in ending the culture that justifies rather than holds accountable the Angel Marina’s of the public service.
September 16, 2024
Former CT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope
ACT Government / Bill of Rights / Discrimination / Human Rights / Refugee Policy / Refugees / Stanhope Government
The Paradox of Jon Stanhope: Human Rights Champion or Hypocrite?
Former ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has been lauded as a champion of human rights, but an examination of his actions reveals a dissonance between his proclaimed values and the realities of his political decisions
September 15, 2024
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Ernst & Young / First Nations/Indigenous / Racism / Uncategorized / White Australia
The Legend of Angel Marina
A valedictorian to ACT Labor, farewell and goodbye, and its twenty-year effort to protect a white supremacist from legal and moral accountability.
September 13, 2024
Racism is killing me, by Jessica Sabogal
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Justice / Racism / Uncategorized / White Australia
The Australian Capital Territory: Australia’s racism capital
Efforts made to address racism in the Australian Capital Territory are insufficient in the face of deeply entrenched systemic inequalities
September 13, 2024
Australian Aborigines / Culture / Equality of opportunity / First Nations/Indigenous / Shared humanity
Beneath the Stones of Circular Quay
Beneath the stones where footsteps tread, Lies a tale of wisdom long since spread,
September 12, 2024