Are We the Baddies? The West’s Moral Reckoning in the Current War with Iran
Bereft of the insight to realise the inconsistency of actions versus proclaimed values, the West faces a moral conundrum in the war with Iran.
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March 12, 2026
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Racism / Refugee Policy
Pauline Hanson: Why I Would Never Vote for One Nation
I have been voting in Australian elections for decades. Over that time I have supported a range of parties and individuals – Liberal when I thought they had the right…
March 9, 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
The One Nation Comic Opera
The diva belts her entrance With forty notes of vengeance .
February 26, 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
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.
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
Christian Nationalism in Australia and the Strategic Targeting of Islam
Opportunistic appeals to cultural tropes, economic and security fears by right wing conservatives fails to identify the true causes of instability.
February 20, 2026
Angus Taylor, in Conversation With… Angus Taylor
Fantastic. Great move. Well done, Angus.
February 14, 2026
Pauline Hanson and the Politics of Grievance – A Critical Examination of Divisive Populism
Grievance-driven politics needs to be challenged with positive policies and practical solutions.
January 31, 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
John Howard’s Legacy – Racism, Opportunism, and the Erosion of Australian Values
Introduction John Winston Howard, Australia's 25th Prime Minister, served from 1996 to 2007, a period marked by economic prosperity, conservative reforms, and a series of controversial policies that have left…
December 27, 2025
Runners passing by abandoned shoes after the Bondi terrorist incident. Photographer Kate Geraghty. Image courtesy The Age.
Honouring the Dead: Reflections on the Place of Politics After Bondi
Australia needs unity, not division in the wake of the Bondi terrorist incident, but first we need to grieve.
December 18, 2025
Ballad of Fentanyl and Shadow Files
Come gather round, ye people all, and hearken to this song, Of troubled times in distant lands and power running wrong. The orange king upon his throne looked southwards in…
December 18, 2025
The Great Disjuncture: How Power, Propaganda and Habit Obstruct Reality
Perception is power, but is it reality? Disjunctures in propaganda, religious and law enforcement narratives indicate otherwise.
December 10, 2025
The Epidemic of Moral Cowardice: Extremism’s Unchecked Grip on Societies
Contemporary social and political extremism represents an expansive moral cowardice that threatens inclusion and genuine democracies.
November 20, 2025
The Paradox of Sympathy: Why Palestinians, Struggle to Garner International Support
The multi-faceted nature of the Palestinian conflict creates a complex environment in which foreseeable tragedy is weighed against a less certain societal impact.
November 17, 2025
The Alexiad: Anna Komnene’s Epic Chronicle of Byzantine Glory and Intrigue
The intellectual genius and breadth of knowledge of the west's first female historian demonstrates her extensive knowledge of philosophy, literature, grammar, theology, astronomy, and medicine.
November 15, 2025
Australia’s Fossil Fuel Dilemma: Labor’s Approvals and the Climate Cost
Prioritising fossil fuels for revenue by the Australian Government risks economic challenges as the rest of the world moves towards decarbonisation.
November 7, 2025