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?
Concerns that Australia’s political duopoly is eroding democracy necessitate transparency and accountability in governance.
Australia’s political guardrail institutions are often holograms lacking the substantive ability to fulfill their mandates.
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,…
Rights bloom for us all, Dignity stands tall – unbowed, Universal truth.by Bakchos Abstract Human dignity is a concept that has gained significant attention in various fields, including philosophy, law,…
Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police biases law enforcement, diverting the drivers from community service and underpinning unprofessional behaviour.
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…
Failure to ensure the integrity of legal documents and to hold those accountable for breach are hallmarks of a failed justice system.
Access to justice is hampered by financial means for the majority, but there are ways to address the disparity.
Mandatory sentencing disproportionately affects marginalist populations.
The UN Declaration of Human Rights sets standards for the protection and advancement of people, but the reality is more challenged.
"Alternative facts" are embedded by unconscious bias and group-identity, but may be addressed via multi-faceted strategies the respect the individual.
Corruption is a systemic issue that transcends political affiliations and demands accountability, no less in the ACT than any other jurisdiction.
The lack of accountability for fabrication of evidence by police further insults victims of injustice and undermines trust in the justice system.
Corruption must be combatted by public demand for independent anti-corruption bodies and whistleblower protections.
Hate speech in modern society refreshes societal tensions that lead to intolerance and violence, but there are strategies to combat it.
White nationalism poses a significant danger to democracy, undermining human rights and destabilising community.
The economic and social costs of corruption in the public service underscores the imperative for robust anti-corruption bodies.
Albanese's government faces challenges connecting with young male voters that threaten his re-election prospects.
Trumpism challenges us to look beyond the ideology of politics to the emotions that underpin collective voter behaviour.