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Commonwealth Government

Constitutional Challenges and Political Dissent: A Comparative Analysis of Staindl v Frydenberg and the Treatment of Fatima Payman
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Government / Justice / Racism / Rule of Law

Constitutional Challenges and Political Dissent: A Comparative Analysis of Staindl v Frydenberg and the Treatment of Fatima Payman

The disparity in the treatment of Frydenburg and Payman when addressing questions of dual citizenship highlights the underlying racism.

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April 4, 2025
The Irreversibility of Multiculturalism and the Challenges of Divisive Leadership: A Case Study of Peter Dutton in Australia
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Racism / Refugee Policy / Refugees / Shared humanity / White Australia / Xenophobia

The Irreversibility of Multiculturalism and the Challenges of Divisive Leadership: A Case Study of Peter Dutton in Australia

The Opposition Leader's position on immigration and diversity demonstrate his divisive intent, rather than support for diversity and inclusion.

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April 3, 2025
The History Wars in Contemporary Australia: A Cultural Struggle Beyond Politics
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Justice / Law / Neo-Colonialism / Racism / Reconciliation / Stolen Generation / White Australia

The History Wars in Contemporary Australia: A Cultural Struggle Beyond Politics

An inclusive Australian society demands an end of the history wars.

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April 2, 2025
Mirage of Reform: Donor Influence and the Two-Party System in Australian Politics
Accountability / Commonwealth Government / Corporate responsibility / Democracy / Government

Mirage of Reform: Donor Influence and the Two-Party System in Australian Politics

Independent candidates, who a largely no funded by corporate interests, have greater ability to act in the interests of their constituents.

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March 31, 2025
Understanding Australia’s Gas Shortage: Causes, Context, and Controversy
Commonwealth Government / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Environment / Government

Understanding Australia’s Gas Shortage: Causes, Context, and Controversy

Australia's gas shortage is a function of the lack of sound policy to ensure local supply over corporate profit.

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March 30, 2025
Three Years Is Not Enough: Why Labor Should Be Returned as a Minority Government
Accountability / Commonwealth Government / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Democracy / Government

Three Years Is Not Enough: Why Labor Should Be Returned as a Minority Government

Electing a minority Labor government at the upcoming election would enable ongoing correction for damage from the Morrison government.

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March 29, 2025
Peter Dutton: A Divisive Figure in Australian Politics
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Peter Dutton: A Divisive Figure in Australian Politics

Peter Dutton represents a questionable option for a cohesive, just and united Australia.

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March 28, 2025
Justice within Injustice: The Oxymoron of Law in the Third Reich and Parallels in Modern Australia
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Government / Human Rights / Justice / Propaganda / Racism / Refugees / Rule of Law

Justice within Injustice: The Oxymoron of Law in the Third Reich and Parallels in Modern Australia

The pattern of restrictive laws in Australia bears concerning similarities with the gradual decline of Germany toward the Nazi regime.

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March 27, 2025
Peter Dutton’s Bombast and the Caravan ‘Terrorist’ Plot
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Political theory / Refugees

Peter Dutton’s Bombast and the Caravan ‘Terrorist’ Plot

"He who shouts the loudest generally has the least to offer."

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March 12, 2025
The Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police: A Deep Dive into a Troubling Trend
Accountability / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Government / Law Enforcement / Rule of Law

The Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police: A Deep Dive into a Troubling Trend

Perceptions of the politicisation of the AFP have considerable weight stretching back to its origins and continuing to today.

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March 10, 2025
The Division of Dutton: Short-Term Targets over Long-term Repercussions
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Diversity / Environment / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Propaganda

The Division of Dutton: Short-Term Targets over Long-term Repercussions

Peter Dutton's peddles a divisive narrative in his pursuit of power that ultimately serves the electorate poorly.

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March 6, 2025
AUKUS and Sovereign Risk: A Threat to Australia?
Arc of instability / Asia-Pacific / Commonwealth Government / Environment / Government / Political theory

AUKUS and Sovereign Risk: A Threat to Australia?

Morrison's legacy may cost Australia far more than just money.

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March 1, 2025
Morrison’s Legacy, the reasons why Albanese Deserves a Second Term
Accountability / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Government

Morrison’s Legacy, the reasons why Albanese Deserves a Second Term

When considering who should form Government after the next election, remember Morrison's legacy..

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February 28, 2025
Dutton versus Albanese: A Study in Media Bias
Commonwealth Government / Government

Dutton versus Albanese: A Study in Media Bias

Australian media scrutinises Albanese in comparison to Dutton, who is given far more favourable press.

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February 27, 2025
The Australian Jewish Association and Peter Dutton: Provoking Division
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Hypocrisy / Propaganda / Refugee Policy

The Australian Jewish Association and Peter Dutton: Provoking Division

Peter Dutton exploits emotive, divisive tropes regarding immigration and race, with the current antisemitism debate being the latest grist for his mill.

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February 26, 2025
Discrimination in Australia: The Hypocrisy of the Vested Interest
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Culture / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Propaganda / Racial Discrimination Act / Racism / Rule of Law / Xenophobia

Discrimination in Australia: The Hypocrisy of the Vested Interest

Indigenous people in Australia are afforded far less support than any other group, despite failures to Close the Gap.

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February 24, 2025
Trump as Ally in the Context of the AUKUS Alliance: Developments and Historical Patterns
Commonwealth Government / Government / Political theory / Propaganda / United Nations

Trump as Ally in the Context of the AUKUS Alliance: Developments and Historical Patterns

An unpopular alliance from the outset, AUKUS under Trump carries significant risk.

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February 22, 2025
Peter Dutton: The Opposition Leader Playing from the Populist Handbook
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Peter Dutton: The Opposition Leader Playing from the Populist Handbook

Peter Dutton is a populist, drawing from the classic playbook asserting that he is the common man's friend. But does the electorate believe rhetoric?

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February 20, 2025
The Impact of Australia’s Political Duopoly on Democracy: A Critical Examination
Commonwealth Government / Democracy / Environment / Propaganda

The Impact of Australia’s Political Duopoly on Democracy: A Critical Examination

Concerns that Australia’s political duopoly is eroding democracy necessitate transparency and accountability in governance.

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February 19, 2025
Economic Terrorism: The Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police
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Economic Terrorism: The Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police

Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police biases law enforcement, diverting the drivers from community service and underpinning unprofessional behaviour.

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February 13, 2025
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  • RAMSI - the scion of the juggernaut of greed

    Solomon Star
    13 October 2011
  • AFP accused of fabricating evidence, yet again

    Solomon Star (Print only)
    4 October 2011
  • Moti affair

    Solomon Star
    14 September 2011
  • Moti affair

    Fiji Sun
    12 September 2011
  • Moti appeal exposes mixed loyalties and judicial corruption

    Solomon Star
    22 July 2011
  • Moti end game

    FijiSun
    22 July 2011
  • Letters to the editor: Article by Bakchos

    Solomon Star
    20 July 2011
  • Co-operate or else! AFP thuggery for a white Australia

    Solomon Star
    24 June 2011
  • The strange case of Bill Johnson, a study in neo-colonial hypocrisy

    Solomon Star
    17 June 2011
  • Neo-colonialism in the Torres Strait

    Solomon Star
    14 June 2011
  • Moti and other affairs

    Solomon Star
    9 June 2011
  • Comment: Excellent Read

    Fiji Sun
    7 June 2011

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Recent Comments

  1. Aaron on Flags and Fury – When Ideals Fail to Align

    Flags cause more problems than they solve.

  2. Mirko on Literature, Poetry and Empathy: A Tapestry of Human Connection Through Crisis

    No matter how isolated you feel, you always have a friend in literature.

  3. Mirko on Flags and Fury – When Ideals Fail to Align

    Jen I think that you’re right.

  4. Jen on Flags and Fury – When Ideals Fail to Align

    Flags are more than just benign symbols, they are objects designed to catalogue and divide us.

  5. Jen on Literature, Poetry and Empathy: A Tapestry of Human Connection Through Crisis

    You’re absolutely right Bakchos, the transformative power of poetry isn't automatic. It depends on education — not mechanical literacy, but…

  6. Jen on Regression

    Another marvellous poem, thanks Bakchos.

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