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‘Temporary Fixes’ and Permanent Cringe: Dutton’s Debate Disaster Leaves Australia Begging for Adult Supervision

9 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 10

Let’s dissect the first leaders’ debate of 2025, where Peter Dutton tried – and failed – to convince Australia he’s not a human embodiment of a “caution: road closed” sign.” Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese served up […]

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The “ATM” governments: Failures were their forté

8 April 2025 Michael Taylor 4

Why we need to put LNP last Looking back at the terms of the “ATM” governments – Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull, and Scott Morrison – a common thread emerges: significant policy missteps (though “catastrophes” might […]

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Scenes From Dutton’s Anti-woke Australia…

8 April 2025 Rossleigh 5

While Dutton’s dream of Kirribilli harbour views is growing less likely than it was before the media started asking him difficult questions like: “Could you explain how that policy will actually work?” OR “So what […]

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Peter Dutton: Shadowed by Controversies

6 April 2025 Michael Taylor 21

With the federal election just a month away, Peter Dutton’s push to become prime minister is shadowed by a number of controversies. One is his handling of immigration and past comments that keep resurfacing. Back […]

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If You Think You’ve Had A Bad Week, Consider The Poor Billionaires!

6 April 2025 Rossleigh 8

Thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs, the share market took a tumble… And some of you probably suffered a hit to your superannuation accounts, but it’s good to keep these things in perspective. Gina Rinehart, for […]

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“We’re Aware. We’re Worried.” The Children Are Watching – And the LNP Can’t Handle The Truth

5 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 10

The LNP’s Fury Over a Children’s Ad Reveals Their Moral Bankruptcy – And Why We Must Fight for Our Kids’ Future By Sue Barrett On 4 April 2025, Aaron Smith (@Aaronsmith333) shared a powerful advert […]

Who to vote for? How to decide?

4 April 2025 John Lord 8

As eligible voters make their way to the polling booths on May 3, 2025, a pivotal question looms large in their minds. A kaleidoscope of choices stretches before them, each representing a different vision for […]

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Trump’s displeasure

4 April 2025 Michael Taylor 9

Australia’s Policies Under Fire: Trump’s Displeasure with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Biosecurity Laws, and Media Bargaining Code. In recent months, President Trump has turned his attention to Australia, voicing discontent with three cornerstone policies: the […]

Political Futures: How Will the LNP Cope with Trump’s Liberation Day?

2 April 2025 Denis Bright 8

On the fiftieth anniversary of Labor’s victory in 1972, ABC News reminded everyone that the LNP was ready to divert Labor’s focus from emergent problems like climate change and indigenous reconciliation. This style of conservative […]

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Dutton Moving To Kirribilli So That He Can Be Closer To Melbourne!

2 April 2025 Rossleigh 13

There’s always some strange moments in an election campaign but one of the strangest is the recent announcement by Peter Dutton that he’d move into Kirribilli rather than The Lodge if he were to become […]

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Elect Peter Dutton, get a Dutton/Rinehart/Trump government

2 April 2025 Michael Taylor 9

The dynamics have changed somewhat since I wrote “Elect Peter Dutton, get a mini Trump” almost two months ago. The title of this article is the dead giveaway: It implies that voting for Dutton would […]

How Dutton’s Paladin Scandal Makes Him Unsuitable for PM

31 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 15

By Denis Hay Description Peter Dutton’s Paladin scandal raises serious concerns about his leadership. Can Australia trust him as PM? Explore the facts. Introduction Imagine you are an asylum seeker fleeing danger, hoping for refuge. […]

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