Denis Bright, Author at The Australian Independent Media Network

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Australian Political Futures: The 250th 4 July in Retrospect

5 July 2026 Denis Bright 14

“We Are the Resistance” is a powerful political protest anthem for everyone standing against authoritarianism, corruption, extremism, and the ongoing attacks on democracy by Donald Trump, MAGA Republicans, and the Project 2025 agenda. Blending emotional […]

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Australian Political Futures: From Media-Generated Nostalgia to Responsible Class Politics

15 June 2026 Denis Bright 11

Conservative nostalgia for the return of LNP hegemony is still on the rise. The Weekend Australian (13-14 June 2026) deserves a reward for attempts to steer audiences in a conservative direction. These initiatives included banner […]

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Australian Political Futures: Contemporary Statecraft in Self-Promotion Mode?

12 June 2026 Denis Bright 10

After noting the entourage for NZ’s Prime Minister Chris Luxon as it whisked through Fortitude Valley on 5 June 2026, I feel compelled to offer this critical essay on contemporary statecraft in the Trump era. […]

Australian Political Futures: More Strident Labor Values Versus Strategic Commitments to Political Folly?

3 June 2026 Denis Bright 10

The Albanese Government should be basking in the rewards from those four years of cautious financial policy priorities. The benefits of prudent economic management, avoidance of unnecessary military engagement and outstanding energy transition agendas have […]

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Australian Political Futures: Post-Budget Initiatives

29 May 2026 Denis Bright 10

As military conflicts and fuel supply problems affect Australian and global markets, the Albanese Government offered a cautious response in its 2026-27 Budget. As a Middle Power, Australia operates largely in the shadows of decisions […]

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Australian Political Futures: Challenge the Bipartisan United Front on Strategic Secrecy

20 May 2026 Denis Bright 10

The Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defence Test Site: A Strategic Asset for Peace in the Pacific? Captured from Japanese occupation in 1944, US Defence installations in the Marshall Islands and adjacent Palau have evolved into […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 9

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 11

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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