One Nation, the Farrer By-Election and the Sickness of Western Democracy
Farrer has become the canary in the electoral mine, highlighting that voters in regional areas have had enough of being ignored.
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May 12, 2026
Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Racism / Refugee Policy / Respect / Shared humanity / Uncategorized
Riquet with the Quiff:A Fairy Tale for Australia’s Unfinished Multicultural Masterpiece
We are the princess. Reject Hanson’s othering. Love our unfinished multicultural nation enough to transform. Wish it so.
April 26, 2026
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Racism / Refugee Policy
Pauline Hanson: Why I Would Never Vote for One Nation
I have been voting in Australian elections for decades. Over that time I have supported a range of parties and individuals – Liberal when I thought they had the right…
March 9, 2026
Debunking Pauline Hanson’s Anti-Immigration Rhetoric: A Fact-Based Critique
Blaming the costs of living, lack of housing and cultural issues to migration ignores the benefits, including economic growth and prosperity.
October 9, 2025
Economic Vandalism by the West: Exploitation, Inequality, and the Refugee Crisis
Introduction The term "economic vandalism" encapsulates the deliberate or systemic actions by powerful entities that undermine the economic stability and development of weaker nations, often for self-gain. In the context…
August 27, 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
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
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.
April 3, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Environment / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Justice / Refugees
Peter Dutton: A Divisive Figure in Australian Politics
Peter Dutton represents a questionable option for a cohesive, just and united Australia.
March 28, 2025
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.
March 27, 2025
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."
March 12, 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
Peter Dutton’s Political Aspirations: A Double-Edged Sword
Peter Dutton - opportunistic, divisive leader or bold, calculated leader?
January 17, 2025
The Intersection of Refugees, Crime, and Societal Perception
Simplistic correlations between culture and crime fall short of understanding the complex association between refugee culture and crime.
January 14, 2025
Sednaya Prison – Legacy of the Despot Bashar al-Asaad
The horrors being uncovered within the walls of Syria's Sednaya Prison are reminiscent of the concentration camps. The world must not look away.
December 13, 2024
Former CT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope
ACT Government / Bill of Rights / Discrimination / Human Rights / Refugee Policy / Refugees / Stanhope Government
The Paradox of Jon Stanhope: Human Rights Champion or Hypocrite?
Former ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has been lauded as a champion of human rights, but an examination of his actions reveals a dissonance between his proclaimed values and the realities of his political decisions
September 15, 2024
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Racism / Refugee Policy / Refugees / Religion / Shared humanity / Xenophobia
#WalkTogether to end #racism
The sign says it all. Since when should people need to rally to welcome others, to offer a helping hand? The annual #Walktogether held in both capital cities and regional…
October 26, 2014
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Racism / Refugee Policy / Refugees / Shared humanity
The “Unsettled” Great Southern Land
Where to start … where to start … After a protracted hiatus, Blak and Black is back! There’s so much to write about, so much in the news and the…
July 14, 2014
Morning Star flags
Asia-Pacific / Assimilation / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / Indonesia / Racism / Refugees / United Nations / West Papua
Treaties, lies and the Morning Star Flag
“The West Papuans have become the victims of Australia’s regional foreign policy arrangements that prop up the anti-refugee policies of Operation Sovereign Borders.” Ian Rintoul, Refugee Action Coalition. Fifty-two years…
December 1, 2013
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Indonesia / Racism / Refugees
Australia’s Racism Problem Just Won’t Go Away
This post has been proferred by Imogen, a reader of Blak and Black. As South Korean-born Dami Im’s X-Factor win in Australia is celebrated with a number one single it’s a shame…
November 29, 2013