Michael Taylor, Author at The Australian Independent Media Network

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Peter Dutton carries Abbott, Turnbull and Morrison baggage into the election

21 February 2025 Michael Taylor 6

After nine shambolic years of the Abbott, Turnbull, and Morrison governments (2013 to 2022) it’s hard to see a Dutton government doing anything but emulate the policy failures of their three predecessors across economic, social, […]

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With Elon Musk running the show, what could possibly go wrong?

12 February 2025 Michael Taylor 5

By now any observer of US politics would have heard of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), and Elon Musk’s role in it. Summarising its intent, it is: “A newly created advisory group headed by the […]

Trump’s tariff trap

10 February 2025 Michael Taylor 19

Editorial Donald Trump’s announcement of imposing a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States is poised to have several direct and indirect effects on Australia. Direct Impact Australian steel and […]

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Trump’s America: It could get worse

9 February 2025 Michael Taylor 13

Editorial As the outside world gazes into the fishbowl that is the U.S.A. under the autocracy of Donald Trump’s second presidency, those of us who believe in democracy do so with a high degree of […]

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A more expensive Australia

8 February 2025 Michael Taylor 0

Has the cost-of-living in Australia always been in “crisis” mode? Let’s find out. Let’s compare the cost-of-living in Australia today to the cost-of-living a generation ago? Are we better off? No, we are not. Part […]

Peter Dutton’s plan to sack 36,000 public servants comes at a cost

7 February 2025 Michael Taylor 4

Editorial: Is Peter Dutton just spouting populist rhetoric, or does he fully intend sacking 36,000 public servants if his party wins office later this year? If the latter, there will likely be repercussions. These are […]

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Elect Peter Dutton, get a mini Trump

6 February 2025 Michael Taylor 13

Peter Dutton – the man who wants to be prime minister – has shown a noticeable inclination towards adopting some aspects of Donald Trump’s political style and policies, particularly in the context of populism and […]

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From a war zone to a resort: President Trump’s latest grand plan is a dangerous one

5 February 2025 Michael Taylor 16

Editorial President Trump’s statement about leveling Gaza and turning it into a Riviera is highly controversial and could be seen as irresponsible and dangerous for several reasons. Such rhetoric, especially from a president with significant […]

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Cost-of-living pressure: what can the government do?

3 February 2025 Michael Taylor 6

What can the current or future governments do to reduce the cost of living pressure being felt by the majority of Australians? Reducing cost-of-living pressures requires a combination of short-term relief measures and long-term structural […]

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Our great white God prefers white people

1 February 2025 Michael Taylor 6

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

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Trade wars: Will a China-America trade war see Australia caught in the middle?

29 January 2025 Michael Taylor 7

Talk of President Trump’s tariffs has invariably led to fears of trade wars should countries retaliate, with all eyes on China as the other big player. A trade war is: ”… an economic conflict often […]

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Donald Trump’s tariffs: a world of hurt

27 January 2025 Michael Taylor 3

Donald Trump has been talking a lot about tariffs lately, especially when used as an attempt to dominate other nations. Trump’s tariffs implemented during his first presidency (2017–2021) were designed to protect U.S. industries and […]

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Aussie women are a phenomena, not a relic

25 January 2025 Michael Taylor 10

When will attention-seeking, headline craving males accept that the modern day Aussie woman is not a relic? Nor an object. She is a phenomenon. Let’s face it; the treatment of Australian women from the good […]

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How Donald Trump could be bad for Australia

23 January 2025 Michael Taylor 14

Donald Trump’s victory in November was celebrated by a number of politicians, media and a certain section of the Australian public. But what was there to celebrate? Trump’s policies could have several significant impacts on […]

Assessing the potential impact of a second Donald Trump presidency

22 January 2025 Michael Taylor 2

Assessing the potential impact of a second Donald Trump presidency involves considering both his previous term and his current policy proposals. Here are several (brief) dimensions where I consider the effects could be significant: Economic […]

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