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Federal divisions of Maribyrnong and Hinkler

24 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives Media Release As previously announced, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP received letters of resignation from the Honourable Keith Pitt as the Federal […]

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Why MMT Faces Resistance and How It Can Benefit Society

24 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

By Denis Hay Description Discover how Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) challenges neoliberal norms and offers solutions to economic inequality and climate change. Introduction Modern Monetary Theory has sparked both hope and controversy. Advocates argue that […]

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Thug’s army

23 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that it will eventually be gone, and with it, thousands of articles that are a record […]

Forensic scientists issue call to arms to build forensic intelligence capability

23 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

Charles Darwin University Media Release Forensics has well-recognised application in the courtroom, but a new report is arguing the science has much more to give. Forensic intelligence (FORINT) has the potential to provide critical insights […]

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New research reveals our ageing coal fleet is unreliable and risks energy security

23 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

Climate Council Media Release AUSTRALIA’S COAL-FIRED POWER stations are outdated, unreliable and must be replaced soon, with over sixty per cent of generating capacity more than 40 years old and prone to breaking down when […]

Trump’s Stargate Project and the global AI race

22 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

RMIT University US President Donald Trump has announced a 500-billion-dollar investment in AI, called the ‘Stargate Project’, which could have far-reaching impacts. Dr Emmanuelle Walkowiak, Vice Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow: “The newly announced ‘Stargate Project’ […]

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Currency Sovereignty: Understanding Australia’s Economy

22 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

By Denis Hay Description Explore currency sovereignty and how Australia’s economic system can support social reform and public welfare. Introduction Australia’s economic debates often concern public debt, government spending, and fiscal responsibility. These discussions shape […]

Trump withdraws US from the World Health Organization

22 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

RMIT University US President Donald Trump has begun the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) in one of his first acts in office. Dr Margaret Heffernan OAM, RMIT University Australia: […]

Nearly two-thirds of millionaires think influence of the super rich on Trump presidency is threat to global stability

22 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Oxfam Australia Media Release New poll shows millionaires deeply concerned about impact of extreme wealth as more than 370 millionaires and billionaires sign open letter to world leaders at Davos demanding they draw the line […]

Government urged to embrace plan to save renters thousands

22 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

The McKell Institute Media Release Renters should only have to pay bond once in their lifetime and could be earning thousands of dollars in interest, under a new proposal the McKell Institute is urging the […]

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Money, money, money

21 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 6

The media release from Oxfam Australia yesterday, Australian billionaires each made $67,000 an hour, 1300 times more than the average Australian got me thinking – out of interest, not envy – how these poor sods […]

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Latest Workforce Australia IT disaster shows system is broken

21 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release ACOSS is demanding an ongoing pause to the enforcement of mutual obligations following latest IT failures which have required the government to suspend them. Since January 6th, […]

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Corporate Atrocities Over 100 Years: Profits Before People

20 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 9

By Denis Hay Description Corporate atrocities. Explore 100 years of atrocities and expose how profit-driven greed led to wars, environmental devastation, and social harm. 1. Introduction: The Illusion of Corporate Responsibility Corporations often portray themselves […]

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Australian billionaires each made $67,000 an hour, 1300 times more than the average Australian

20 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Oxfam Australia Media Release Australia’s 47 billionaires take home on average $67,000 an hour, over 1300 times more than the average Australian, new Oxfam analysis reveals, as the anti-poverty organisation calls for the major parties […]

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Moral Engagement – it’s a Walk in the Park

20 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

By Steve Davies A User Guide for Great and Caring Government People in Australia and, for that matter, in other democracies know there’s a lot wrong with politics and the conduct of government itself. Trust […]

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