Denis Bright, Author at The Australian Independent Media Network

Australian Political Futures: Foster More Bipartisan Policy Evaluations

15 May 2026 Denis Bright 12

Having watched the address in reply from Opposition Leader, Angus Taylor, I am quite convinced that Federal Labor must continue to join the debate on commitment to national values with added vigour. Regrettably, the LNP’s […]

Australian Political Futures: Promoting Concerns at the Slow Pace of Social Democratic Policy Agendas?

1 May 2026 Denis Bright 9

Making policy headway towards a Social Democratic society is always challenging in Australia despite the Labor’s landslide election victory in May 2025. The Albanese Government must adjust to a political world dominated by the power […]

Australian Political Futures: Is Balancing Optimum Defence Self-Reliance with National Sovereignty Really Possible within US Global Hegemony?

20 April 2026 Denis Bright 16

Diplomatic sorties by Prime Minister Albanese to maintain supplies of petroleum from refineries in South East Asia coincided with the release of the 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS). The fire in Unit Four at the […]

Political Futures: Do Exit Ramps Exist to Control Wider Middle Eastern Conflicts?

29 March 2026 Denis Bright 12

Interactions by Australian leaders with the US Global Alliance have been well rehearsed in over eighty years since the death of President Roosevelt (FDR) in 1945. Largely self-imposed restraints on Australia’s sovereignty as a middle […]

Political Futures: Revitalizing Federal Labor’s Social Housing Fortunes

10 March 2026 Denis Bright 13

Time is running out for Labor to rekindle interest in commitment to its affordable housing solutions with support from the most interested state and territory governments as in 2025. Containing the momentum of One Nation […]

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Political Futures: Wearing Mufti to Weave a Progressive United Front for the Rising Generation?

27 February 2026 Denis Bright 10

Alienated from active political participation and low membership rates for trade unions, Australians are now responding more positively to far-right ideologies from the LNP and beyond. Encouragement for the LNP always comes from the Murdoch […]

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Political Futures: Can the Influence of the Political Far Right be Tamed Across Regional Australia?

15 February 2026 Denis Bright 12

The Farrer by-election offers a real opportunity for Australian Progressive Politics. This by-election is a potential change-maker. Conservative representatives have an enormous swathe of regional federal electorates across Australia. In Queensland, these conservative electorates extend […]

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Political Futures: Can More Interest Rate Pain Be Avoided?

4 February 2026 Denis Bright 23

Following an overly generous rate cut in August 2025, the RBA Board made a unanimous decision to move from On Hold Status to the first-interest rate hike since the post-COVID recovery under the Morrison Government. […]

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Political Futures: Proactive Social Democratic Possibilities

1 February 2026 Denis Bright 10

Historic social democratic policy options remain for the Albanese Government with support from a united front with progressive senate crossbench members. In contrast, News Corp fosters nostalgia for the return of LNP majorities under strong […]

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Political Futures: Advancing Australia Fair in the Year Ahead

26 January 2026 Denis Bright 19

Attempts by the Murdoch Media to control the politics of the summer season are temporarily on hold after attempts to abort the anti-hate legislation by the Albanese Government and new gun control measures were soundly […]

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Political Futures: Moving Out of Fractious Political Rhetoric

21 January 2026 Denis Bright 12

Australians need more closure from the tragic events at Bondi as shown by theme selected by the Jewish Chabad Community ‘Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance.’ The Community Bulletin of the NSW […]

Political Futures: Stronger Progressive United Front to Broaden the Hate Speech Legislation

14 January 2026 Denis Bright 17

The far-right of Australian politics and the LNP, with the support of the Murdoch Press, have had a field day during the summer break to foster a commitment against hate speech. The tragic events at […]

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Political Futures: Venezuelan Invasion-New Cross Currents in Troubled Global Waters

5 January 2026 Denis Bright 20

After months of speculation, the US has captured Venezuela’s President Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Operation Absolute Resolve will be severely scrutinized for decades. It is a return to the Divine Right of Kings […]

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Political Futures: Connecting the Nation with Affordable Travel

22 December 2025 Denis Bright 14

In the extremes of Australian weather conditions, riding the remnants of Australian passenger rail services is a delightful experience. My experiences with the Prospector on the 600 km journey from Perth to Kalgoorlie ended some […]

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Political Futures: The MYEFO Factor in Preparation for the May 2026 Budget

18 December 2025 Denis Bright 7

After our two financial ministers confidently answered questions at the MYEFO Press Conference on 17 December 2025, the pressure must now be transferred to the LNP and its far-right allies to roll out better alternative […]

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