Denis Bright, Author at The Australian Independent Media Network

Australian Political Futures: Defend Labor’s Social Democratic Goals

5 September 2026 Denis Bright 15

The latest data on housing prices illustrates the growing social divide in our complex neoliberal economy with its close ties to US investment hubs. Home entertainment through the corporate streaming services is an important safety […]

Australian Political Futures: AUKUS and National Sovereignty

17 August 2026 Denis Bright 24

As the fifth anniversary of the AUKUS commitment by the Morrison Government approaches, investigative media reports must not overlook the murky background, confusing present and unknown strategic projections of being so entangled with the US […]

Australian Political Futures: Trans-Tasman Fraternity in a Polarized World

10 August 2026 Denis Bright 6

Mutual commitments to improved Trans-Tasman strategic and economic outcomes over-ride differences in political affiliations between the governments of Australia and NZ. The NZ Nationals campaigned on a populist cost-of-living and law-and-order agenda with an optimistic […]

Australian Political Futures: Break with Deep Secrecy in AI Investment

2 August 2026 Denis Bright 7

Political insiders need to be more open about the depth of both strategic and economic consequences of AI investment. Achieving the right balance in Australian AI investment has brought on a firm accord between the […]

Australian Political Futures: The New Light on the Hill as Deconstructed from Annabel Crabb’s Kitchen Cabinet

26 July 2026 Denis Bright 14

Perplexed from the absence of real debate at the 50th National Labor Conference in Adelaide, I warmed to a recording of Annabel Crabb’s Kitchen Cabinet. Putting country before Party over far-off events in the Middle […]

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Australian Political Futures: The 250th 4 July in Retrospect

5 July 2026 Denis Bright 15

“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 […]

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