Pauline Hanson and the Politics of Grievance – A Critical Examination of Divisive Populism
Grievance-driven politics needs to be challenged with positive policies and practical solutions.
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January 31, 2026
John Howard’s Legacy – Racism, Opportunism, and the Erosion of Australian Values
Introduction John Winston Howard, Australia's 25th Prime Minister, served from 1996 to 2007, a period marked by economic prosperity, conservative reforms, and a series of controversial policies that have left…
December 27, 2025
AUKUS: An Acronymic Adventure
Australia Unfriends Kiwis, Undercuts Sovereignty – That’s AUKUS, mate, pronounced "awkward" (how apropos). An alliance spelled out in karaoke capitals, Allies United Kindly Undermining Security.A is for Aspirations (or American…
September 24, 2025
The AUKUS Alliance: A Bad Deal for Australia
Extensive concerns plague the AUKUS deal, highlighting the risks to Australia of this bad deal.
August 10, 2025
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Law Enforcement
Freedom of Speech in Australia: Legalities, Overreach and Silencing
Australia's, freedom of speech is far from assured, at risk from institutions including the Australian Federal Police.
August 9, 2025
ACT Government / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Justice / Rule of Law
Whistleblowers: Critical Examination of High-Profile Cases and Systemic Failures
Protections of in whistleblower legislation fail to protect both the person making the disclosure and victims of malicious attack via fraud.
July 31, 2025
Israel’s Influence on Australian Politics: Examining Claims of Inappropriate Interference
Transparent discourse is needed to balance the influence exerted on Australian politics by Israeli lobby groups.
July 24, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Racism / Xenophobia
Critical Examination of Jillian Segal’s Antisemitism Recommendations
Addressing antisemitism would be most effectively addressed by leveraging existing laws so as to avoid alienation of other groups.
July 23, 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 Moral Imperative of Leadership: Anthony Albanese and the Crisis in Gaza Amid Media and Lobbying Pressures
Albanese's Labor Government has a commanding hold on Government with a mandate the uphold human rights in Palestine.
May 30, 2025
Liberal Party Membership Collapse in NSW: Causes, Consequences and Implications
The disintegration of the Liberal-National Coalition did not happen overnight, with the Liberal Party now facing a crisis of existence.
May 21, 2025
Factions Plaguing the Australian Labor Party following its Election Victory
Capitalising on its landslide electoral victory at the 2025 Federal election will require Labor to rise above its factional rivalries.
May 14, 2025
A Taylor-Price Leadership Team: Pulling the Liberal Party Further Right
A Taylor-Price opposition leadership team with its populist strategies will result in further irrelevance among the electorate.
May 10, 2025
Election 2025: Hard-Right Policies, Billionaire Influence and Media
The fortunes of the Coalition were starkly divided between urban and regional areas, with the Liberal Party seen as elitist by urban voters.
May 7, 2025
The Liberal Party’s 2025 Electoral Disaster: Influence of Advance Australia, GetUp! and the Teals
Abstract The 2025 Australian federal election delivered a catastrophic defeat for the Liberal-National Coalition, with the Liberal Party, under Peter Dutton, projected to hold only 25 seats in the House…
May 6, 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
The Coalition’s Electoral Defeat in 2025: Prioritising Loyalty to Peter Dutton and Jacinta Price’s MAGA Embrace as Key Factors
The Coalition’s defeat in the federal election was a self-inflicted wound, driven by narrow policy and divisive campaign tactics.
May 4, 2025
Constructive Opposition in a Political Duopoly: Ideology, Negativity & Dutton’s Leadership
Dutton’s negativity erodes trust and stifles debate, with a consequence to democracy.
May 2, 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
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