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.
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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
Civilisation: Impermanence, Political Systems and Ethical Governance of AI
The AI revolution demands new governance models to address its economic, social, and political impacts.
April 21, 2025
What Made the West Great: A Historical and Contemporary Analysis
Advances in the Western thought and culture are threatened by the insecurity of authoritarianism and populism.
April 20, 2025
The United States and the Globalisation “Free Ride”: A Reassessment of Economic Narratives
Far from being disadvantaged, the United States has lived beyond its means since the end of the Second World War.
April 18, 2025
The Walrus and the Carpenter: An Allegory for Populism’s Deceptive Promises and Devastating Consequences
“The Walrus and the Carpenter”, is a timeless allegory for the dangers of populism.
April 14, 2025
A composite image created by BlakandBlack of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price Gina Rinehart, emphasising the relationship between them.
Accountability / Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Culture / Education / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Propaganda
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: Suitability for Government Efficiency Leadership
A close look at Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's credentials and experience as the opposition posit her role in a Liberal-National led government.
April 13, 2025
Accountability / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Justice / Political theory / Respect / Rule of Law / Shared humanity
Sports and Society: Reflections on Fairness and the Rule of Law
Fairness, be it in sport of society, underpins trust in authority and the rule of the game as well as the rule of law.
April 10, 2025
Andrew Robb: From LNP Trade Minister to Consultant for a CCP-Aligned Billionaire
Dutton's assertion that the lease of Darwin Port by the Chinese is a security risk conflict with his actions as Minister for Immigration and Border Protection.
April 8, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Justice / Racism
Unanimous 16-0 Jury Acquittal and Systemic Bias in the ACT
Questions must be asked of the ACT Government about the unanimous 16-0 acquittal of whistleblower Mark Mullins
April 7, 2025
Mirage of Reform: Donor Influence and the Two-Party System in Australian Politics
Independent candidates, who a largely no funded by corporate interests, have greater ability to act in the interests of their constituents.
March 31, 2025
Accountability / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Corruption / Discrimination / Government / Rule of Law
How Cronyism Works: Power, Privilege, and the Burden of Cost
Cronyism rigs economic benefits in favour of an inner circle or elites, shifting the costs onto those less privileged.
March 14, 2025
Curating Reality: The Age-Old Political Game of Statistical Manipulation
Look past quoted numbers in order to highlight the true value of statistics, but beware, numbers can burn!
March 13, 2025
Accountability / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Corruption / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Law / Rule of Law
Corporate Crimes Against Humanity: Accountability in a Globalised World
Multi-national corporations are often responsible for the abuse of human rights, for which they must be held accountable.
March 11, 2025
Accountability / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Government / Law Enforcement / Rule of Law
The Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police: A Deep Dive into a Troubling Trend
Perceptions of the politicisation of the AFP have considerable weight stretching back to its origins and continuing to today.
March 10, 2025
Corruption: It Takes a Village (of Failures)
Corruption thrives when the inept and complicit fail to perform their duties, allowing the safeguards on transparency and accountability to fail.
March 9, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Human Rights / Racism / Rule of Law
Self-interest and the Web of Lies: When Democracy Fails
To place a person above or outside the law is to undermine democracy.
March 3, 2025
Morrison’s Legacy, the reasons why Albanese Deserves a Second Term
When considering who should form Government after the next election, remember Morrison's legacy..
February 28, 2025