Politics
A win for the future
The re-election of the Albanese Government seems to stem from a mix of their record and the perception that they’re the best bet for the country’s future, though the latter appears to have been the […]
Month: May 2025
Politics
Donald Trump can be anybody he wants
Trump posting a picture of himself as the Pope is quite the visual. This isn’t the first time Trump has imagined himself as an historical or iconic figure. The Pope image is just the latest […]
Politics
The Trumpet of Patriots Blows a Sour Note in Federal Election Debacle
In a federal election finale that could double as a slapstick comedy, Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots managed to hit every wrong note, failing to secure a single seat in Parliament yesterday. The party, with […]
Environment
Coalition nuked
Media Release: The Climate Council In response to the Australian Federal Election result so far, the Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: Australian voters have resoundingly rejected Peter Dutton and his nuclear plan. “This was an […]
Politics
Election Night Live: Join the Countdown Conversation!
Welcome to The AIMN’s Election Day live commentary hub! Whether you’re glued to the results, refreshing your feed for updates, or just here for the vibes, this is the place to share your thoughts, predictions, […]
Politics
Why we support Albanese’s return in today’s election
As Australians head to the polls today, the choice is stark: re-elect the Albanese Labor government or hand power to Peter Dutton’s Coalition. While the Albanese government has not been flawless – disappointing some with […]
Politics
With Peter Dutton you get what you expect
When Peter Dutton became Leader of the Opposition, what did you expect from him? How has he turned out for you? In February, I penned a piece with a headline much like the one you […]
Politics
Criminalising First Nations People. How is this criminal?
In trying to see matters of property through Indigenous eyes, Edward Curr, an early settler in Tasmania wrote: “ … it is probable they see no difference between our taking their Kangaroos and taking our […]
Politics
What I think of Donald Trump
By Kathryn There can be no doubt that Trump ticks every box as a dangerously undemocratic, megalomaniacal psychopath who poses a real danger to America, its Constitution and, indeed, to world peace. The reality that […]
AIM Extra
Responding to an offensive meme of dog whistling lies
This meme I saw shared contains multiple false, misleading, and offensive claims that dismiss the depth and continuity of Indigenous Australian culture. Below the meme is a breakdown of its inaccuracies and the harm they […]
Satire
The Potential Labor Landslide – Take 2
In June last year, I wrote a piece called “The Potential Labor Landslide”… Of course the downside to writing satire most of the time is that people tend not to notice that a lot of […]
AIM Extra
Why Whistleblowers Are Charged but the Guilty Walk Free
By Denis Hay Description Australia punishes whistleblowers while protecting wrongdoers. Discover why truth-tellers are silenced – and how Australians can demand real reform. Introduction Picture this: You’re sitting alone in a tiny interview room. Fluorescent […]
AIM Extra
Wars: Humans and the Ultimate Deception
Humanity spends so many costly resources on the games of war, the pleasures of the hunt knowing that the end means killing another human being. Making such obscenities possible, the small-minded, sociopathic leaders delight in […]
Satire
Donny and the doll
Trump Declares “Doll-pocalypse”: Kids Limited to 2 Dolls as Tariffgeddon Strikes! Washington D.C., May 2, 2025 – In a stunning turn of events that has parents clutching their wallets and toy store CEOs reaching for […]
Politics
Fantasy and Exploitation: The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
The agreement between Washington and Kyiv to create an investment fund to search for rare earth minerals has been seen as something of a turn by the Trump administration. From hectoring and mocking the Ukrainian […]