Integrity Under Scrutiny: Paul Brereton, the NACC and One Nation
One Nation's rise in the shadow of misconduct by former NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton reflects cynicism toward integrity in government.
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July 21, 2026
The Impact and the Distance: Friendship Across Two Decades
Sometimes, the profoundness of a friendship is not fully realised until that friend is lost. We all know this. Today for Blak and Blak, for me personally, it is the…
June 9, 2026
ACT Government / Bill of Rights / Corruption / Former Commissioner / Government / Human Rights / Justice / Law / Rule of Law
Exercising Justice: A Review of the Transgressions of Notable Legal Practitioners
Justice requires that legal practitioners be held to the same standards as the rest of the community, but not all jurisdictions accept that fact.
May 10, 2026
Separation of Church and Hate: Religion in Public Life
John Fugelsang’s Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds arrives at a moment when the intersection of…
October 15, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Bill of Rights / Corruption / Discrimination / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy
The Australian Honours System: A Critique of Political Patronage and Misaligned Recognition
Appointment of political figures and public servants to an Australian honour who demonstrate a lack of integrity devalues the awards system.
June 9, 2025
Eliminating Discrimination: Systemic Racism and Antisemitism in Australia
AFP cracking down on antisemitism is important, but so is addressing the ongoing racism experienced by Indigenous people.
May 24, 2025
The Lost Art of Journalism: A Call for Truth in a World of Puppetry
Is there a William Howard Russell among today's journalists?
December 20, 2024
A Call for Political Accountability: Beyond Partisan Loyalties
It's time to prioritise integrity, transparency and accountability in our leaders, regardless of their political affiliations.
November 13, 2024
The Disturbing Truth Behind Amsterdam and the Dangers of Challenging the Narrative
Individuals who challenge the established narratives often find themselves branded.
November 10, 2024