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Paint, Power and the Public Wall: Street art as political speech
Street Art: A Gift from Gina by Scott Marsh
Art

Paint, Power and the Public Wall: Street art as political speech

Street art documents and comments on social issues, often disappearing in an act of silence emblematic of the message in the art itself.

9 Comments
August 21, 2026
Gillham v MSO: A Precedent To Follow
Art / Equality of opportunity / Justice / Law / Rule of Law

Gillham v MSO: A Precedent To Follow

Jayson Gillham's unsuccessful litigation against the MSO raises a number of concerns about the consequences for subsequent claims, in particular for contractors.

4 Comments
July 13, 2026
The State as Threat: The NSW Court of Appeal versus Emergency Power
Democracy / Law / NSW Government / Rule of Law

The State as Threat: The NSW Court of Appeal versus Emergency Power

The NSW Court of Appeal struck down Minns’ emergency protest ban as unconstitutional.

8 Comments
April 17, 2026
IHRA, the Australian Public Service and Silencing Political Dissent
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Government / Racial Discrimination Act / Racism / Religion / Rule of Law

IHRA, the Australian Public Service and Silencing Political Dissent

Enforcing a disputed political definition in the public service sets an implicit bias that will affect public policy and relations both local and international.

16 Comments
March 31, 2026
Banksy, Political Commentator and Genius
Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Modern art / Terrorism

Banksy, Political Commentator and Genius

The brilliance of Banksy's judicial commentary lies in his understanding and acceptance of the response yo his message.

0 Comments
September 14, 2025
Charlie Kirk: A Retrospective on Provocative Rhetoric and Its Consequences
Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Human Rights / Political theory / Racism

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…

6 Comments
September 13, 2025
The Mirror of Art: Society Through the Lens of Zionism, Judaism and Gaza
Art / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Racism

The Mirror of Art: Society Through the Lens of Zionism, Judaism and Gaza

Art can only hold a mirror to society, when it is able to do so free from fear and reprisal.

0 Comments
August 17, 2025
Freedom of Speech in Australia: Legalities, Overreach and Silencing
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Law Enforcement

Freedom of Speech in Australia: Legalities, Overreach and Silencing

Australia's, freedom of speech is far from assured, at risk from institutions including the Australian Federal Police.

0 Comments
August 9, 2025
Rule of Law vs Rule of Man: Crackdown on Whistleblowers, Protests and Free Speech
Discrimination / Domestic Law / Government / Human Rights / Racial Discrimination Act / Rule of Law

Rule of Law vs Rule of Man: Crackdown on Whistleblowers, Protests and Free Speech

Australia's crackdown on the dissenting and outspoken voices underscores a concerning trend where the state overrules the rule of law.

0 Comments
May 15, 2025
Guardians of Free Thought: Institutions and the Defence of Liberty in a Mature Democracy
Accountability / Democracy / Education / Government / Human Rights / Justice / Rule of Law

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.

0 Comments
April 19, 2025
Democracy versus freedom of speech: Where tolerance draws the line
Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Political theory / Respect

Democracy versus freedom of speech: Where tolerance draws the line

At its fundamental roots, democracy requires freedom of speech, but with a necessary tension to limit hate.

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March 7, 2025
Hate Speech: Impact on Society, Individuals and Democracy
Discrimination/Racism / Education / Human Rights / International Law

Hate Speech: Impact on Society, Individuals and Democracy

Hate speech in modern society refreshes societal tensions that lead to intolerance and violence, but there are strategies to combat it.

2 Comments
January 31, 2025
Australia: a parable on authoritative oppression and the nature of conformity
Accountability / AHRC/HREOC / ASIO / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / Counter-terrorism laws / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Human Rights / International Law / Law Enforcement / Mining / Rule of Law / Terrorism

Australia: a parable on authoritative oppression and the nature of conformity

Jan Nemec's film acts as a warning about the dangers of authoritarianism, restricted freedomand the human response to stress.

19 Comments
May 30, 2012
The Hunger Games, contemporary spin on ancient tale
Culture / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Education / Equality / Equality of opportunity / Human Rights / Respect / Rule of Law / Tertiary

The Hunger Games, contemporary spin on ancient tale

The first installment of the Hunger Games franchise reflects real world tensions and sets the basis for a range of outcomes in subsequent movies.

9 Comments
April 22, 2012

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  • RAMSI - the scion of the juggernaut of greed

    Solomon Star
    13 October 2011
  • AFP accused of fabricating evidence, yet again

    Solomon Star (Print only)
    4 October 2011
  • Moti affair

    Solomon Star
    14 September 2011
  • Moti affair

    Fiji Sun
    12 September 2011
  • Moti appeal exposes mixed loyalties and judicial corruption

    Solomon Star
    22 July 2011
  • Moti end game

    FijiSun
    22 July 2011
  • Letters to the editor: Article by Bakchos

    Solomon Star
    20 July 2011
  • Co-operate or else! AFP thuggery for a white Australia

    Solomon Star
    24 June 2011
  • The strange case of Bill Johnson, a study in neo-colonial hypocrisy

    Solomon Star
    17 June 2011
  • Neo-colonialism in the Torres Strait

    Solomon Star
    14 June 2011
  • Moti and other affairs

    Solomon Star
    9 June 2011
  • Comment: Excellent Read

    Fiji Sun
    7 June 2011

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Recent Comments

  1. Ramses on Appointment Without Accountability: Jon White, the ACT DPP and the Long Shadow of a Political Prosecution

    It’s clear as day to me. This matter is about a group of white people who wanted to rid themselves…

  2. Ramses on Words That Arm: Why Pauline Hanson’s Racism Matters

    Those letters from Miss Angel Marina are very disturbing. The intolerance of white people to black people hasn’t changed in…

  3. Kofi on Appointment Without Accountability: Jon White, the ACT DPP and the Long Shadow of a Political Prosecution

    Polina white people have been doing that to black people for centuries.

  4. Kofi on Words That Arm: Why Pauline Hanson’s Racism Matters

    I’m watching how this matter progresses, the more I read about what it’s gone on here the more disgusted I…

  5. Jen on Words That Arm: Why Pauline Hanson’s Racism Matters

    I don’t understand how the ACT government could not have disciplined, and in my experience, terminated the employment of Angel…

  6. Bill Wheatley on Appointment Without Accountability: Jon White, the ACT DPP and the Long Shadow of a Political Prosecution

    Watershedd on the evidence that’s available to us, and there might be other evidence that we simply don’t have, because…

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