Politics

The continual cover up – Jenny Hocking on the strange disappearance of Gough Whitlam’s ASIO file

By Jenny Hocking And it is not just Gough Whitlam’s ASIO file that has been “culled” by the National Archives…

2 months ago

Political Futures: More Data Can Still Erode Populist Influences

By Denis Bright A federal budget in March 2025 offers yet another chance to broaden the economic information base for…

2 months ago

Peter Dutton’s New Clear Vision… Oh, Sorry, Nuclear Fission!

Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that…

2 months ago

Frail Egos and Sandpit Colonialism: Australia, the United States and Invading Iraq

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the news again. The release of Australian cabinet documents from 2004 –…

2 months ago

Democracy: Party or Independents?

The rise of independent members of parliament and the interest in having more raises intriguing questions. I like the idea…

2 months ago

Postcards from the Post-election American Apocalypse

Drones Drones are the flavor of the month. Every US media outlet is currently obsessed with drones whizzing through the…

2 months ago

The ugly side of politics

Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that…

2 months ago

Is it realistic for Donald Trump to boast of a quick peace deal for Ukraine?

Donald Trump has made so many promises on what he will quickly achieve once he takes office as President. The…

2 months ago

Dutton’s Double Standard

During the end of year ‘silly season’ the Victorian Branch of the ALP put up a post on FaceBook that…

2 months ago

This Is Our Moment: A Call to Reclaim Democracy and Secure a Better Future for all Australians

By Sue Barrett The two-party system has failed us. It’s time for people-powered politics to deliver a fairer, more inclusive,…

2 months ago