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…
Dutton’s negativity erodes trust and stifles debate, with a consequence to democracy.
Institutions independent of government that provide perspective in times of crisis are crucial to democracy.
Humankind's eternal cycle of striving, failing, and re-imagining is reflected in the political dynamism our world repeats.
“The Walrus and the Carpenter”, is a timeless allegory for the dangers of populism.
Freedom of speech and the rule of law are both necessary for democracy to function and endure.
Independent candidates, who a largely no funded by corporate interests, have greater ability to act in the interests of their constituents.
Electing a minority Labor government at the upcoming election would enable ongoing correction for damage from the Morrison government.
Legislative instruments expanded since 9/11 represent a vast creep of restrictions on liberty, privacy and due process
Authoritarianism and science skeptics are driving the Earth to a climate catastrophe.
The Trojan Horse is a lesson in looking beyond a rival's seemingly generous gift to their underlying motives and past behaviours.
At its fundamental roots, democracy requires freedom of speech, but with a necessary tension to limit hate.
To place a person above or outside the law is to undermine democracy.
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.
"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.
White nationalism poses a significant danger to democracy, undermining human rights and destabilising community.
The promotion of conspiracies and misinformation by political leaders and "experts" feeds societal polarisation and undermines democracy.
Populist leaders eschew virtue signalling, preferring the emotional hook of deceit to connect with the people.