When Religion Gets Hijacked: A Spiritual Perspective
The politicisation of religion defeats its true purpose, leaving a shell with that fails to deliver its promises.
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March 8, 2025
Democracy versus freedom of speech: Where tolerance draws the line
At its fundamental roots, democracy requires freedom of speech, but with a necessary tension to limit hate.
March 7, 2025
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.
March 6, 2025
The Difference Between Zionism and Judaism: Ideology versus Faith
Resolving the Isreal-Palestine conflict requires understanding all sides of the matter, including the difference between Zionism and Judaism.
March 5, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Human Rights / Racism / Rule of Law
Self-interest and the Web of Lies: When Democracy Fails
To place a person above or outside the law is to undermine democracy.
March 3, 2025
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.
March 1, 2025
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..
February 28, 2025
Dutton versus Albanese: A Study in Media Bias
Australian media scrutinises Albanese in comparison to Dutton, who is given far more favourable press.
February 27, 2025
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.
February 26, 2025
Accountability / Culture / Environment / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Mining / West Papua
The Impact of the Grasberg Mine: A Deep Dive into West Papua’s Struggles
The Grasberg Mine in West Papua is damaging the environment and compromises the health and cultural heritage of the local Indigenous people.
February 25, 2025
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.
February 24, 2025
Fall of Republics: Comparison of Donald Trump’s Presidency and the Scandals Leading to Augustus’ Rise
The similarities between Trump's presidency and the Roman Republic bear consideration.
February 23, 2025
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.
February 22, 2025
Commonwealth Government / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Political theory / Propaganda
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?
February 20, 2025
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.
February 19, 2025
The Illusion of Institutional Integrity: A Critical Analysis of Australia’s Political Guardrail Institutions
Australia’s political guardrail institutions are often holograms lacking the substantive ability to fulfill their mandates.
February 18, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Justice / Law / Law Enforcement / Racism / Rule of Law
Law, Racism, and Power Abuse: An Examination of Institutional Failures in Australia
Preamble This article responds to a vile, racist comment left on my website by a self-described white supremacist using the pseudonym “Don’t Like Abos.” Highly original. The comment read: “Look,…
February 16, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Government / Justice / Law Enforcement / Police
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.
February 13, 2025
Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Equality of opportunity / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Shared humanity / United Nations / Xenophobia
The Complexities of Human Rights in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Dual Perspective
The Thread That Binds UsWe walk beneath the same wide sky, No matter where or how or why. Our hearts beat out a common tune, A melody under the sun…
February 12, 2025
The Integrity of Legal Documents: A Case Study of Altered Affidavits and Judicial Accountability
Failure to ensure the integrity of legal documents and to hold those accountable for breach are hallmarks of a failed justice system.
February 11, 2025