May 2026

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That Was The Week That Was – No. 1, Part Two

9 May 2026 David Tyler 3

Continued from Part One Michele Bullock reaches for the only lever anyone can find in Martin Place. Jim Chalmers blames the alignment of Saturn. And Julie Bishop departs the Australian National University, leaving behind $150,000 […]

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Maaate! You look like a dork

9 May 2026 Dr James Moylan 6

We all talk about politics a lot and while it is deathly boring at times, we persist because it is important shit. Who runs what, how, and why, are all biggies. But the language and […]

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That Was The Week That Was – No. 1, Part One

9 May 2026 David Tyler 3

The Liberal Party, having spent the better part of a year contemplating its navel, has alighted upon a solution to its existential crisis of the sort that could only occur to a party for whom […]

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Liberals recycling: the short future to political oblivion

9 May 2026 AIMN Editorial 7

By Jack Arnold The Liberal Party presidency is up for election and two former party leaders are swapping barbs (paywalled) ahead of the contest. In one corner is Tony Abbott, whose path to becoming Liberal […]

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The Distraction of Selective Justice

9 May 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 4

How Australia’s Crimes‑Against‑Humanity Charges Mask a Deeper Betrayal Dedication: To my wife, who sees the pattern behind the headlines. On 8 May 2026, the Australian Federal Police announced that two Australian women, aged 53 and […]

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Iconic Political Orations – and one that could have been

8 May 2026 John Lord 2

I’ve listened to many truly great speeches over the years. Some stand out for their power and lasting impact. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech remains unforgettable. By repeating the phrase “I […]

Julie Bishop’s resignation chance to heal ANU: NTEU

8 May 2026 AIMN Editorial 9

National Tertiary Education Union Media Release The National Tertiary Education Union has declared ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop’s long-overdue resignation is a chance for the troubled university to heal. Ms Bishop resigned on Thursday night after […]

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Labor must be Chuckling as Liberals Shoot Themselves in Both Feet

8 May 2026 AIMN Editorial 9

By Jack Arnold The Liberal Party’s idea of progress appears to be farewelling one long-serving disappointment only to replace it with a fresh one – all while keeping their base angry. The current machinations […]

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Why Palantir Australia Sparks Growing Privacy Fears

8 May 2026 AIMN Editorial 4

By Denis Hay Description Palantir Australia is expanding into defence, policing, and corporate systems. What dangers could this pose to ordinary Australians? Why Palantir Australia Sparks Growing Privacy Fears Introduction – The Surveillance Expansion Most […]