Fear in Australian Society Since the Howard Government
Prime Minister John Howard instigated a climate of fear, an attitude that future leaders must counter with resilience and purpose.
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May 1, 2025
The Mediocrity of Australian Politics and the Rise of Independent Candidates: A Path to Democratic Renewal
Independent candidates at the upcoming election could be the answer to the mediocrity embodied by the leaders of the duopoly.
April 30, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Propaganda / Racism / Reconciliation / Stolen Generation / White Australia
Welcome to Country and Reconciliation: Dutton’s Dog Whistle
Outrage over the Welcome to Country is a dog whistle intended to set alight a racist agenda by a vocal minority.
April 29, 2025
Border Security in Australian Federal Elections: Comparing the 2022 and 2025 Unauthorised Boat Arrival Controversies
Media reports of unauthorised boat arrivals in Australia one week out from the Federal election recall similar claims by Morrison in 2022.
April 28, 2025
The Shadow of Charisma: Donald Trump, Media and Social Media
Donald Trump's charisma, the undeniable source of his popularity, casts a shadow that extends further than his legacy.
April 27, 2025
Hitler's proposed World Capital Germania.
The Global Crisis of Democracy in the 21st Century: The Interplay of Tyranny, Populism, and Media Influence
The new century has seen a crisis of democracy across the world, as populism and economic pressures drive disillusionment.
April 26, 2025
Australia’s Political Uniparty: Donor Influence and the Threat to Democracy and Economy
The ALP and LNP have become a uniparty motivated by life-long political careers and elite donors that erode democratic ideals.
April 22, 2025
Civilisation: Impermanence, Political Systems and Ethical Governance of AI
The AI revolution demands new governance models to address its economic, social, and political impacts.
April 21, 2025
Guardians of Free Thought: Institutions and the Defence of Liberty in a Mature Democracy
Institutions independent of government that provide perspective in times of crisis are crucial to democracy.
April 19, 2025
The United States and the Globalisation “Free Ride”: A Reassessment of Economic Narratives
Far from being disadvantaged, the United States has lived beyond its means since the end of the Second World War.
April 18, 2025
Letters patent for establishing the province of South Australia. (Source: https://sahistoryhub.history.sa.gov.au/subjects/letters-patent/)
Assimilation / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Propaganda / Racism / Religion / Respect / South Australia / Uncategorized / White Australia
Kaurna Cultural Resistance and the Beast Folk’s Law: A Comparative Study of Assimilation, Identity, and Defiance
The attitudes expressed by South Australia's Governor, George Gawler in 1838 reflect parallels with those in "The Island of Dr Moreau".
April 17, 2025
Politics as a Dream Caught by Reality: Cyclical History, Vico’s Philosophy, and the Populist Spiral
Humankind's eternal cycle of striving, failing, and re-imagining is reflected in the political dynamism our world repeats.
April 15, 2025
The Walrus and the Carpenter: An Allegory for Populism’s Deceptive Promises and Devastating Consequences
“The Walrus and the Carpenter”, is a timeless allegory for the dangers of populism.
April 14, 2025
A composite image created by BlakandBlack of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price Gina Rinehart, emphasising the relationship between them.
Accountability / Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Culture / Education / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Propaganda
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: Suitability for Government Efficiency Leadership
A close look at Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's credentials and experience as the opposition posit her role in a Liberal-National led government.
April 13, 2025
Accountability / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Justice / Racism / Rule of Law / Xenophobia
The Pillars of Democracy: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of Law
Freedom of speech and the rule of law are both necessary for democracy to function and endure.
April 12, 2025
Accountability / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Shared humanity / United Nations
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Legal, Moral and Political Analysis of Israel’s Blockade and the UN’s Response
Guterres' statements around the breach of human rights in Gaza highlight the injustice of the indiscriminate attacks of civilians.
April 11, 2025
Accountability / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Justice / Political theory / Respect / Rule of Law / Shared humanity
Sports and Society: Reflections on Fairness and the Rule of Law
Fairness, be it in sport of society, underpins trust in authority and the rule of the game as well as the rule of law.
April 10, 2025
Andrew Robb: From LNP Trade Minister to Consultant for a CCP-Aligned Billionaire
Dutton's assertion that the lease of Darwin Port by the Chinese is a security risk conflict with his actions as Minister for Immigration and Border Protection.
April 8, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Justice / Racism
Unanimous 16-0 Jury Acquittal and Systemic Bias in the ACT
Questions must be asked of the ACT Government about the unanimous 16-0 acquittal of whistleblower Mark Mullins
April 7, 2025
Populism in the UK and Australia: A Comparative Analysis of Nigel Farage and Peter Dutton
Australia's Peter Dutton reflects much of populist political rhetoric and manoeuvring of the UK's Nigel Farage.
April 6, 2025