AIMN Editorial, Author at The Australian Independent Media Network

Federal Government must act to ensure robodebt scandal never happens again

4 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 8

Australians for Mental Health Press Release Australians for Mental Health has today welcomed the historic settlement for Robodebt victims, but has also called for urgent whole-of-government reform so that no Australian is ever harmed by […]

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ACOSS statement on the Robodebt settlement

4 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

ACOSS Media Release ACOSS has welcomed the announcement of a settlement for victims of Robodebt but said there remain outstanding actions needed to deliver full justice for the devastating impacts of the scheme. “Today’s announcement of a […]

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The corporate effects of protecting biodiversity

4 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

University of Auckland Media Release What happens when a national park or conservation area is created next to a business that emits toxic substances into the environment? A new study, co-authored by University of Auckland […]

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World, without US, pushing back against Israeli genocide in Gaza

4 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

By Walt Zlotow The US remains a disgusting outlier in a world increasingly aghast at Israeli genocide in Gaza. Since Israel went all in for genocide the day after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, […]

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Tell us your experience of the 2025 federal election

3 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Parliament of Australia Media Release The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters in now inviting submissions to its inquiry into the 2025 federal election. In keeping with previous parliaments, the Committee has been asked to […]

New coal approval undercuts 2035 climate goal, before it’s even set

3 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

Climate Council Media Release THE ALBANESE Government’s decision to approve the expansion of Glencore’s Ulan coal mine until 2035, revealed today, is a dangerous step backwards that undermines efforts to shield Australians from worsening climate […]

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Why Political Centrism in Australia Blocks Real Reform

3 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

By Denis Hay Description Political centrism in Australia tends to avoid bold change. Discover why it fails ordinary Australians and how systemic reform can replace tokenistic policies. 🎧 Prefer to listen to this article? Press […]

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Israel guilty of genocide, say scholars

2 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 11

Preface by Tess Lawrence The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has just released its damning Resolution on the Situation in Gaza. This report pulls no punches, acquiesces to no-one but reality and evidence-based facts. […]

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Violent racist attack on two Palestinian men by “March for Australia” participants

2 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

Media Release A shocking video has emerged of a racist attack on two Palestinian men in Sydney by participants of the so-called “March for Australia” racist rallies on Sunday. The video can be seen here. […]

How Political Action in Australia Can Ignite Real Change

1 September 2025 AIMN Editorial 16

By Denis Hay Description Political action in Australia is urgent. See how Australians can overcome political helplessness and drive reform. 🎧 Prefer to listen to this article? Press play Introduction: From Frustration to Action Australians […]

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Trust and Us

31 August 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

By James Moore America has become a country where children cannot trust their parents when they tell them they will be safe at school. Even a child knows that is not the truth. A society […]

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No place for extremism or hate in Australia: ACOSS

31 August 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

ACOSS Media Release “Acts of racism, hate and discrimination are abhorrent and have no place in our society. ACOSS respects the right to peaceful assembly but we reject in strongest terms all forms of racism, […]

What Mark Dreyfus’ Parliamentary Address Reveals About Tim Wilson’s Campaign Conduct

30 August 2025 AIMN Editorial 6

How to Lobby for Change: Engaging Parliamentary Committees to Reform Our Democracy By Sue Barrett When a seasoned politician like Mark Dreyfus, Australia’s former Attorney-General and a parliamentarian with over two decades of service, takes […]

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How Fossil Fuel Influence in Australia Blocks Progress

30 August 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

By Denis Hay Description Fossil fuel influence in Australia distorts democracy, delays climate action, and protects corporate power over clean energy. 🎧 Prefer to listen to this article? Press play Introduction – A System Built […]

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“Not prudent to call out Israel’s genocide and cut off all US genocide weapons”