Institutional Unity in the Shielding of Angel Marina
Multiple agencies have acted as a single entity to protect Angel Marina from being held to account for racism.
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August 27, 2026
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Ernst & Young / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner
Friends in The AFP and a Malicious Prosecution
How a failed accountant, a compliant university registrar and a police force with a race problem manufactured a case against an Indigenous public servant.
August 19, 2026
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Government / Justice / Law Enforcement / Racism
Common Beliefs: Two Decades Of Institutional Protection For A Racist Public Servant
Over twenty years of seemingly direct support for Angel Marina in the face of his racism leads to the conclusion that the ALP and AFP are both racist.
July 31, 2026
The Law That Looks Away: Accountability, Honest Data, and the Long Work of Justice in Australian Policing
The law must be held to account. The institutions that carry it must be held to account. The politicians who shape those institutions must be held to account.
June 23, 2026
Accountability / Afghanistan / Australian Defence Force / Human Rights / Justice / Law / Law Enforcement / Rule of Law
Ben Roberts-Smith: Impunity, Accountability and the Law
Charges brought against Australia's most highly decorated living soldier prove that the rule of law is functioning appropriately, even if somewhat late.
April 8, 2026
Allegations of Mishandling in AFP Investigations: Scandals and Whistleblower Protections
Whistleblower protections and independent reviews are essential to addressing scandals in the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
December 13, 2025
Racism, Cronyism and Corruption in the Australian Federal Police: The Proof
Introduction In the very heart of Australia’s capital, Canberra, where the ideals of democracy, justice and equality are meant to be upheld with unwavering commitment, a single letter dated 9…
August 11, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Law Enforcement / Racism
More Misconduct and Ethical Failures in ACT Policing
More racism and lack of accountability in ACT Policing. Is anyone surprised?
July 22, 2025
Accountability / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / Domestic Law / First Nations/Indigenous
Innocent People Pleading Guilty: Imbalance in the Just-us System
Finances, emotions and lack of accountability by police all serve to drive some innocent people to plead guilty to ease pressures.
July 14, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Law Enforcement / Racism
Indigenous Incarceration in the ACT: Systemic Bias and Just-us
Over-representation of Indigenous people in the ACT's criminal justice system is indicative of systemic bias in the AFP and lack of accountability.
July 9, 2025
Accountability / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Equality of opportunity / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Justice / Law / Respect / Rule of Law / Sexism
National Sorry Day: Meaningless in the face of racism and sexism
The double standards of the AFP in the treatment of Indigenous women versus non-Indigenous underscores persistent racism and sexism in law enforcement.
May 26, 2012
Accountability / ACT Government / Asia-Pacific / Australian Federal Police / Australian Labor Party / Corruption / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Justice / Law / Law Enforcement / Neo-Colonialism / Pacific Neighbours / PNG / Racism / RAMSI / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / Solomon Islands / Xenophobia
What values do we want to bequeath to our children?
Do we want to bequeath the next generation a society where those with money and influence are exempted from the legal accountability?
November 7, 2011
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Federal Police / Australian Labor Party / Corruption / Culture / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Justice / Law / Law Enforcement / Police / Racism / Rule of Law / Stanhope Government
What Civil Liberties Australia has to say about corruption in the AFP
CLA has made a scathing statement about the Australian Federal Police, highlighting their lack of accountability and disregard for ACT law.
October 16, 2011
Australian Federal Police / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Genocide by stealth / Human Rights / Law Enforcement / Rule of Law
Genocide: the word behind law enforcement in Australia
Excerpt of a statement from an Indigenous woman alleging human rights abuse by the Australian Government and its agencies.
July 10, 2011
Engagement or colonisation, what should Australia’s role in the Pacific be?
Australias control of the judiciary of the Solomon Islands under RAMSI draws into question the independence of its people.
February 9, 2011