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
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
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
Comparing Charles Carroll’s Biblical Interpretations and Views of Black People with Israeli Views of Palestinians
Attitudes toward Palestinians by Israelis are more nuanced than those demonstrated at the turn of the twentieth century, showing potential for a positive shift in dialogue.
June 11, 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
Exploring Indigenous Perspectives on Whether a Christian Minority Should Dictate Rules in Australia
The Christian minority should not dictate society's rules in a pluralistic nation such as Australia.
June 2, 2025
The Moral Imperative of the Gaza Crisis: A Humanist, Talmudic and Islamic Ethical Perspective
A humanist view of the conflict in Gaza.
May 31, 2025
Weaponisation of the “White Genocide” Fallacy in South Africa by a Cynical Trump
The fallacy of "white genocide" is being leveraged by Trump to debase South Africa's ICJ advocacy for Gazans, embedding cynicism into the legal discourse and definition.
May 25, 2025
Eliminating Discrimination: Systemic Racism and Antisemitism in Australia
AFP cracking down on antisemitism is important, but so is addressing the ongoing racism experienced by Indigenous people.
May 24, 2025
Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Law / Racial Discrimination Act
Zionism and the Suppression of Dissent in Australia
Zionist advocacy groups aim to silence criticism and dissent through the legal system, both domestically and internationally.
May 23, 2025
Historical Context: Palestine Under Ottoman Rule, Britain’s Tripartite Promises and the Subsequent Nakba
A peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved with the acknowledgement of history, including the Nakba.
May 19, 2025
Rule of Law vs Rule of Man: Crackdown on Whistleblowers, Protests and Free Speech
Australia's crackdown on the dissenting and outspoken voices underscores a concerning trend where the state overrules the rule of law.
May 15, 2025
The Shield of Achilles: Perspective and Symbolism of the Divine
Hephaestus' brilliance in crafting the Shield of Achilles is in its message of the cost of war versus the benefits of peace.
May 12, 2025
Accountability / Commonwealth Government / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Environment / Government / Racism / Xenophobia
Dutton’s Defeat: Has Australia Turned Its Back on Divisive Politics?
The recent federal election in Australia has been nothing short of historic, marking a significant turning point in the nation’s political landscape. The landslide victory of the Australian Labor Party…
May 5, 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