The Australian Independent Media Network

Last week, I examined whether One Nation could form a cabinet as capable as Labor’s, a discussion that generated notable engagement despite some misinterpretations of my argument. In this essay, I argued that the core […]

By Chen Ziqi   Across the world, the strength of a governing party is often measured through numbers: approval ratings, economic indicators, or public surveys. In China, another indicator is remarkable: the number of Party […]

By Helen Reynolds  Pauline Hanson, the long-standing leader of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party, has been a fixture in Australian politics for three decades. From her 1996 maiden speech decrying Asian immigration and multiculturalism to her […]

In September 1964, Beatlemania was sweeping the United States. Everywhere they went, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were greeted by screaming fans, packed stadiums and unprecedented media attention. The Beatles could […]

A political obituary for Sir Keir Starmer, 2020 to 2026: the man who climbed out of the working class and then, with the impeccable timing that only the truly committed can achieve, pulled the ladder […]

The Spear and the Shield – When Safety Becomes Surveillance Dedicated to my wife – who taught me that real safety is never achieved through cameras and algorithms. Introduction: The Illusion of Safety In 2025, […]

By Denis Hay   Description Corporate Influence in Australian Politics: How lobbyists, political donations and the revolving door shape government decisions and public policy. Corporate influence in Australian politics has become a growing concern for many […]

Media Release The world’s failure to protect the children of Gaza is a stain on us all, says aid organisation Plan International Children should never be targets: Plan International calls for full humanitarian access and accountability following […]

By Peter Brown   Australia’s national debt has climbed towards the $1 trillion mark, a figure that dominates headlines and political debate. Politicians warn of fiscal responsibility, future generations burdened by interest payments, and the […]

There was a time when Washington’s great political scandals involved espionage, corruption, constitutional crises, or at least a president resigning before being pushed. Today, America confronts a new menace. People touching water. The crisis centres […]

Even on triple J the other day the conversation was all about the rise of right-wing politics. However, I suggest that the story that is being celebrated in our papers and on our airwaves might […]

It is one of the most remarkable ways to fall from grace. Leading British Labour to a deceptively crushing victory over diddling, muddling, decrepit fools. Asserting a period of stable rule, if not exactly dull […]

Introduction: The Politics of Nothing In June 2026, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson stood before the National Press Club and declared that Australia “cannot be a multicultural society” and “must be monocultural.” Australians, she insisted, […]