April 2025

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Australian Governments Must Beat Trump’s Tariffs with a Nation Building Approach

8 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

Media Release Weld Australia has issued a strong response to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff regime, which has imposed exorbitant duties on a wide range of global imports, including a staggering 50% tariff […]

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“Youthquake” to shake up 2025 federal election as Millenial and Gen Z voters outnumber Boomers and Gen Xers for the first time

8 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 8

Monash University Media Release A “youthquake” is set to shape up the 2025 federal election as Millenial and Gen Z voters outnumber their older counterparts at the polls for the first time, with housing and […]

Politician criticizes Prime Minister on economic issues.

Scenes From Dutton’s Anti-woke Australia…

8 April 2025 Rossleigh 5

While Dutton’s dream of Kirribilli harbour views is growing less likely than it was before the media started asking him difficult questions like: “Could you explain how that policy will actually work?” OR “So what […]

I won’t be buying a Rolls Royce

7 April 2025 Michael Taylor 33

To provide a balanced perspective following yesterday’s article, The five trillion dollar pie in the sky, I decided it would be wise to examine the other side of the story and determine if Trump genuinely […]

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Superficiality allows a power imbalance to exist, a banal evil

7 April 2025 Bert Hetebry 7

“… the more superficial someone is, the more likely he will yield to Evil. That is the Banality of Evil. An indication of such superficiality was the use of cliches. And Eichmann, God knows, was […]

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The five trillion dollar pie in the sky

6 April 2025 Michael Taylor 10

The stated goal of Trump’s tariffs is to encourage reshoring of manufacturing and boost domestic production by making imports more expensive. In theory, this could incentivise companies to invest in U.S.-based operations to avoid tariffs. […]

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A Lost Son of Texas

6 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 8

By James Moore “Some people wonder all their lives if they’ve made a difference. The Marines don’t have that problem.” – President Ronald Reagan You have probably never heard his story, and if the present […]

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Peter Dutton: Shadowed by Controversies

6 April 2025 Michael Taylor 21

With the federal election just a month away, Peter Dutton’s push to become prime minister is shadowed by a number of controversies. One is his handling of immigration and past comments that keep resurfacing. Back […]

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Why Political Disillusionment Grips Australia Today

6 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

By Denis Hay Description Political disillusionment grips Australia. Explore the scandals and eroding civil rights that led to a nation run by second-rate leaders and what we can do next. 1. The Moment Politics Became […]

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Addressing Hate Speech and Incitement: Holding Meta Accountable in Africa

6 April 2025 Dr Binoy Kampmark 3

It was yet another unwelcome development for Mark Zuckerberg’s technology titan Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The High Court of Kenya has found that the US-based entity can be sued over its alleged role in […]

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If You Think You’ve Had A Bad Week, Consider The Poor Billionaires!

6 April 2025 Rossleigh 8

Thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs, the share market took a tumble… And some of you probably suffered a hit to your superannuation accounts, but it’s good to keep these things in perspective. Gina Rinehart, for […]

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Booker whiffs on most important right or wrong moment of his life

6 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

By Walt Zlotow On Monday, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker filibustered the Trump assault on American democracy for 25 hours. He’s being lauded by Democrats, progressives and those terrified by the deranged Trump agenda. One […]

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Aussie households to be world leaders on home batteries under ALP’s policy pledge

6 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

The Climate Council Media Release Australia could add another gold trophy to its renewable energy cabinet, and become a world leader in home batteries and rooftop solar, if the Federal Government’s $2.3 billion election pledge to […]

America pays the price

5 April 2025 Michael Taylor 7

Will Trump’s tariffs have a flow-on effect to American consumers? There are two arguments: One from Trump himself with wild, exciting claims of “a golden age… it’ll be like a tax cut for everyone… it’s […]

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“We’re Aware. We’re Worried.” The Children Are Watching – And the LNP Can’t Handle The Truth

5 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 10

The LNP’s Fury Over a Children’s Ad Reveals Their Moral Bankruptcy – And Why We Must Fight for Our Kids’ Future By Sue Barrett On 4 April 2025, Aaron Smith (@Aaronsmith333) shared a powerful advert […]

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