The Weakest Link: Forged in the same furnace as the strong
The outcome of the Hungarian election demonstrates a curious test of character and the strength of the Hungarian political system.
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April 14, 2026
Statistics, Propaganda and the Manipulation of Political Perspective
As with any viewing medium, statistics may provide an accurate view of circumstances, or may skew facts to avoid uncomfortable truths.
April 12, 2026
Accountability / Australian Defence Force / Domestic Law / International Law / Law Enforcement / Rule of Law
Roberts-Smith and Australians Serving in the IDF in Gaza
Equal treatment under the law requires that no-one be exempt from the accountability, including those serving in the Israeli military.
April 9, 2026
Home Loan Portfolio and Belconnen Pool: A Narrative of ACT Governance
Introduction The controversies that have circulated around the ACT Home Loan Portfolio and the Belconnen Pool tender process occupy a central place in the broader debate about governance, accountability, and…
January 9, 2026
The Unsung Heroes: A Deep Dive into the World of Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers occupy a paradoxical position in modern society. They are hailed as champions of truth and accountability by some, and castigated as traitors or troublemakers by others. Yet the essence…
October 18, 2025
ACT Government / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Former Commissioner / Government / Human Rights
The Erosion of Integrity: How 25 Years of ACT Labor Rule Has Corrupted Public Service and Justice
Unbroken rule lasting over a generation has embedded discrimination and cronyism within the ACT Public Service.
August 28, 2025
Racism, Cronyism and Corruption in the Australian Federal Police: The Proof
Introduction In the very heart of Australia’s capital, Canberra, where the ideals of democracy, justice and equality are meant to be upheld with unwavering commitment, a single letter dated 9…
August 11, 2025
The AUKUS Alliance: A Bad Deal for Australia
Extensive concerns plague the AUKUS deal, highlighting the risks to Australia of this bad deal.
August 10, 2025
Israel’s Influence on Australian Politics: Examining Claims of Inappropriate Interference
Transparent discourse is needed to balance the influence exerted on Australian politics by Israeli lobby groups.
July 24, 2025
Disinformation, Democratic Vulnerabilities, and the Path to Violence
Preventing a slide into authoritarianism requires safeguarding freedoms, ensuring accountability, education and international cooperation.
July 20, 2025
Accountability / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / Domestic Law / First Nations/Indigenous
Innocent People Pleading Guilty: Imbalance in the Just-us System
Finances, emotions and lack of accountability by police all serve to drive some innocent people to plead guilty to ease pressures.
July 14, 2025
Accountability / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Law Enforcement / Northern Territory
Kumanjayi Walker Inquest and the Urgent Need for Police Reform
The coroner's findings of racism within the Northern Territory Police highlight the dangers to Indigenous people and the urgent need for reform.
July 8, 2025
Mossad and Israeli Lobbying: Finance and the “Fake Terror Plot”
Manipulation of community anxieties and fear through fake terror plots is leveraged by lobbyists keen to advance their political agenda.
June 19, 2025
Accountability / Discrimination/Racism / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Rule of Law / United Nations
Investigation, Prosecution and Universal Jurisdiction: The Legacy of Nuremberg
Individual responsibility and universal jurisdiction are the positive legacies of Nuremberg upon which justice must continue to stand.
June 12, 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
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Justice / Racism
Meredith Whitten: A Study in Institutional Racism and Systemic Failure
The actions of this senior ACT public servant underscore the vulnerability of Indigenous people to injustice within the ACT.
June 8, 2025
The Denial of Truth: Mental Prisons in Authoritarian and Free Societies
Andrei Konchalovsky's "Dear Comrades!" highlights the individual and societal costs of denying reality.
June 7, 2025
The Sorrow and the Pity: Marcel Ophuls’ Cinematic Challenge to French Postwar Identity
Challenged to face the unpleasant underbelly of conservative French society during the Vichy era, Le Chagrin et la Pitié inspired reflection in French society.
May 29, 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
Australia’s Political Uniparty: Donor Influence and the Threat to Democracy and Economy
The ALP and LNP have become a uniparty motivated by life-long political careers and elite donors that erode democratic ideals.
April 22, 2025