Hate Speech, Hanson and One Nation: The Erosion of Australia’s Social Cohesion
Addressing isolated racism whilst ignoring that against other ethnicities or cultures is a bandage to a systemic wound.
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February 24, 2026
Ignorance and Division – Exclusionary Politics in Australian Society
Ignorance in debate by public figures and willful misrepresentation by media underscore the exclusive rhetoric that fractures societal cohesion.
February 23, 2026
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Equality / Government / Racism / Religion / White Australia / Xenophobia
The Evolution of Australian Identity: From White Christian Egalitarianism to a Multicultural Reality
Entrenched Australian romanticism in the face of the demographic, religious and economic changes of multiculturalism sets a path to democratic inequality.
February 22, 2026
Does Australia Have a Racism Problem?
Racism, particularly for Indigenous people and visible minorities, is a significant issue, despite Australia's strong integration and social cohesion.
February 13, 2026
No Less Than Life
Every life is of equal value – a truth without borders, without exceptions.
February 12, 2026
Seeking Justice and Accountability in Australia via the United Nations
Breaches of evidentiary practices demonstrate the racism and corruption within the AFP and ACT Government, opening avenues to the UN human rights forums.
February 3, 2026
Claytons Country
Claytons: the drink you have when you’re not having a drink. A brand for the fake, the substitute, the stand-in – Australia’s own way of pretending, performing the ritual of…
January 11, 2026
The Politicisation of the Adelaide Writers Festival
Exclusion of Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fatah by the Board of the Australian Writer's Festival is a shameful reflection of political interference.
January 10, 2026
Home Loan Portfolio and Belconnen Pool: A Narrative of ACT Governance
Introduction The controversies that have circulated around the ACT Home Loan Portfolio and the Belconnen Pool tender process occupy a central place in the broader debate about governance, accountability, and…
January 9, 2026
Reflections on the Legacy of Aunty Isobel Coe
As one of the originating members of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, Aunty Isabel endeavoured to bridge the divide between people.
December 22, 2025
The Good Old Days (Or So They Say)
Back before the curries came, We knew just what was right – Meat pies, beer by midday, And brawls on Friday night.A country built on “fair go,” Well, only for…
November 21, 2025
Racism in Australia: A 2025 Reflection on Our National Psyche
Racism is a product of the environment, one we can reshape through collective action.
October 19, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Racism
Systemic Racism in the ACT Government – It’s Time for Real Accountability
Thomas Emerson's Closing the Gap Bill is a crucial step toward dismantling the systemic racism in the ACT Public Service.
October 17, 2025
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
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Government welfare / Human Rights
Charades and Other Performative Virtue Signalling
No more excuses, no more cover-ups. It's time that Indigenous Australians are shown respect.
October 1, 2025
White: Neither a Race Nor a Culture
Whiteness is a social and political arrangement that confers privilege, not a unique and individually definable culture.
September 17, 2025
Blindfolded Mirrors
The headlines scream in static tongues, A body cold, a name that stung – Charlie Kirk has met his fate, The tale unfurls; the panels wait.A candled grin crackles the…
September 16, 2025
Charlie Kirk: A Retrospective on Provocative Rhetoric and Its Consequences
Introduction Charlie Kirk emerged in American political life as an energetic, unapologetic conservative voice who sought to remake campus politics and the broader conservative movement in his image. Born in…
September 13, 2025
Reflections on Empathy, Denial and Systemic Racism: A Personal and Societal Examination
Inexperience breeds denial of serious crimes including rape and racism.
September 9, 2025