The Crumbling Foundations of Trust: Consequences of Misinformation on Democracy
The promotion of conspiracies and misinformation by political leaders and "experts" feeds societal polarisation and undermines democracy.
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January 21, 2025
Accountability / Corruption / Culture / Democracy / Government / Political theory / Propaganda / Uncategorized
Populism: Redefining Authenticity, Outrage and Distorting Truth in Politics
Populist leaders eschew virtue signalling, preferring the emotional hook of deceit to connect with the people.
January 11, 2025
Private and Public Sectors: Professionalism and Accountability
The contrasting work ethics observed in the private and public sectors highlight significant challenges that need to be addressed.
January 8, 2025
Accountability / Discrimination/Racism / Genocide by stealth / Government / Human Rights / Propaganda / Racism / Religion / Shared humanity
Faith, Regret, and Redemption: The Journey of Martin Niemöller
Abstract This paper explores the complex journey of Martin Niemöller, a German Lutheran pastor whose initial support for Adolf Hitler transformed into profound regret and opposition to the Nazi regime.…
December 29, 2024
The Role of Imagination in Dialectical Thinking: A Double-Seeing Approach
We must acknowledge the vital role that imagination plays in shaping our understanding of the world.
December 22, 2024
Democracy For Sale
The cost of silence, far too great a toll, In a democracy for sale, we've lost control.
December 13, 2024
The Rise of Political Polarisation in Australia: Implications for Democracy
The rise of political polarisation in Australia poses significant challenges to the health of its democracy.
December 5, 2024
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Justice
A Journey of Resilience: My Ongoing Battle for Justice Against the Australian Labor Party
An outline of the ongoing politically motivated barriers faced in the pursuit of justice and the implications for whistleblowers.
December 3, 2024
The Company We Keep and the Hills We Choose to Die Upon
Choose your friends wisely and your statements prudently. They may become the reason you are remembered.
November 26, 2024
Standing Firm Against Corruption: A Personal Journey of Advocacy and Accountability
The ACT Solicitor General attempted to suppress these documents and potential fraud by prosecuting Mr Mullins. He failed.
October 30, 2024
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / First Nations/Indigenous / Justice / Racism
Ethical Governance: The Relationship between Andrew Barr and Angel Marina
Andrew Barr has thus far refused to address the allegations against former ACT public servant Angel Marina. Why?
October 28, 2024
Sophie Scholl
The Perils of Passivity: Sophie Scholl’s Profound Insight
The real damage is done by those who choose to remain silent.
October 5, 2024
The Power of Words: Hate Speech and Atrocity Crimes in Historical and Modern Contexts
A look at the relationship between hate speech and violence, historical precedents and contemporary manifestations, particularly in the context of digital platforms.
October 1, 2024
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Racism / Respect / Shared humanity
True Blue Aussies
Australians pride themselves on helping out their mates, and where the Federal Government is fails those most in need, others step in.
December 28, 2014
Accountability / ACT Government / AHRC/HREOC / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Diversity / Ernst & Young / Former Commissioner / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Justice / Law / Racism / Respect / Rule of Law
Ernst & Young, the silence is deafening!
Following is a response to the statement published by Ernst & Young. People with things to hide generally sneak around, aiming to placate those who can advance their situation. They…
January 5, 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