What Made the West Great: A Historical and Contemporary Analysis
Advances in the Western thought and culture are threatened by the insecurity of authoritarianism and populism.
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April 20, 2025
Guardians of Free Thought: Institutions and the Defence of Liberty in a Mature Democracy
Institutions independent of government that provide perspective in times of crisis are crucial to democracy.
April 19, 2025
Accountability / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Justice / Racism / Rule of Law / Xenophobia
The Pillars of Democracy: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of Law
Freedom of speech and the rule of law are both necessary for democracy to function and endure.
April 12, 2025
Accountability / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Shared humanity / United Nations
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Legal, Moral and Political Analysis of Israel’s Blockade and the UN’s Response
Guterres' statements around the breach of human rights in Gaza highlight the injustice of the indiscriminate attacks of civilians.
April 11, 2025
Accountability / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Justice / Political theory / Respect / Rule of Law / Shared humanity
Sports and Society: Reflections on Fairness and the Rule of Law
Fairness, be it in sport of society, underpins trust in authority and the rule of the game as well as the rule of law.
April 10, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Justice / Racism
Unanimous 16-0 Jury Acquittal and Systemic Bias in the ACT
Questions must be asked of the ACT Government about the unanimous 16-0 acquittal of whistleblower Mark Mullins
April 7, 2025
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.
April 4, 2025
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.
April 2, 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
The Clash of Perspectives: Julius Stone, Jewish Identity and the Zionist Imperative
Following the Holocaust, Julius Stone viewed the conception of Israel a practical necessity to prevent threat to the existence of the Jewish people.
March 17, 2025
A Life of Duty, Identity, and Controversy: The Story of Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs
Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs serves as a model for the integration of identity in public service, where the future of the world are paramount.
March 16, 2025
Accountability / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Corruption / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Law / Rule of Law
Corporate Crimes Against Humanity: Accountability in a Globalised World
Multi-national corporations are often responsible for the abuse of human rights, for which they must be held accountable.
March 11, 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 / 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
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
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