The Unspoken Ledger: Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Manufactured Scarcity
Federal and state budgets choose to neglect crucial supports for people in need in favour subsidies for fossil fuel corporations.
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August 15, 2026
Swords into Ploughshares: Why Australia Must Choose People Over Submarines
The AUKUS agreement places the symbol of power above the more immediate needs of Australian's wellbeing.
April 20, 2026
Merging Fiscal Critiques – Inefficiency, Incompetence, and Comparative Analysis of the ACT and NSW
The Eslake interim report raises serious concerns about the competence of the ACT Labor Government and it's commitment to fiscal responsibility.
March 8, 2026
Engine of Extraction
Capitalism doesn’t pretend to care. It doesn’t bother with illusions. It presents you with a fact: you exist to be used. Your value is measured by how efficiently you can…
March 4, 2026
One Nation on Immigration: Naive, Unworkable and Racist
Impractical proposals to address social and housing challenges by One Nations reveal a lack of comprehension of the economic necessities of immigration.
February 25, 2026
Barr’s Folly: The Light Rail Debacle Draining Canberra’s Future
The ACT light rail project highlights the fiscal incompetence and hubris of a Chief Minister more intent on building a folly to his ego than economic stability.
October 23, 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
Why Do Conservative Americans Vote Against Their Own Economic Interests?
Voters opinions are swayed by cultural identities, media, structural incentives and distrust of government, resulting inthem voting against their interests.
July 3, 2025
Reassessing Australia’s Economic Priorities: Moving Beyond Shareholder Value Toward a Sustainable Future
Australia must move beyond an American economic model with policies that prioritise community well-being and sustainability over shareholder profit.
June 18, 2025
André Gorz, Ecology and Planetary Boundaries in a Capitalist World
Capitalism's obsession with growth strains ecological boundaries, necessitating acceptance of and response to desperate ecological needs.
May 14, 2025
I Believe in Australia: Realising Infinite Potential Through Courage and Unity
The opportunity for Australians of all colours, creeds and origins to reject division are within our reach.
May 11, 2025
Climate Change: An Existential Threat to Humanity
Climate change is an existential threat to life on earth, but one that that can be mitigated by global cooperation.
May 9, 2025
The United States and the Globalisation “Free Ride”: A Reassessment of Economic Narratives
Far from being disadvantaged, the United States has lived beyond its means since the end of the Second World War.
April 18, 2025
Arc of instability / Asia-Pacific / Commonwealth Government / Environment / Government / Political theory
AUKUS and Sovereign Risk: A Threat to Australia?
Morrison's legacy may cost Australia far more than just money.
March 1, 2025
The Impact of Australia’s Political Duopoly on Democracy: A Critical Examination
Concerns that Australia’s political duopoly is eroding democracy necessitate transparency and accountability in governance.
February 19, 2025
The Impact of Undetected and Unchecked Corruption in the Public Sector
The economic and social costs of corruption in the public service underscores the imperative for robust anti-corruption bodies.
January 24, 2025
The Balanced Budget Debate in Australia: A Casual Dive into the Pros and Cons
A balanced budget has its merits, but could other considerations carry more weight?
December 19, 2024
ACT Government / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Environment / Government / Law Enforcement / Mining
Aux objets répugnants nous trouvons des appas
Clive Palmer finds more charm in his coal than the Great Barrier Reef, which he plans to imperil through his exports.
April 5, 2012