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Currency Sovereignty: Understanding Australia’s Economy

22 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

By Denis Hay Description Explore currency sovereignty and how Australia’s economic system can support social reform and public welfare. Introduction Australia’s economic debates often concern public debt, government spending, and fiscal responsibility. These discussions shape […]

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 […]

Trump withdraws US from the World Health Organization

22 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

RMIT University US President Donald Trump has begun the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) in one of his first acts in office. Dr Margaret Heffernan OAM, RMIT University Australia: […]

Nearly two-thirds of millionaires think influence of the super rich on Trump presidency is threat to global stability

22 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Oxfam Australia Media Release New poll shows millionaires deeply concerned about impact of extreme wealth as more than 370 millionaires and billionaires sign open letter to world leaders at Davos demanding they draw the line […]

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Spud stands on his record

21 January 2025 Grumpy Geezer 19

Peter Spud Dutton, the joyless eeew tuber and social media phobe, has taken to TikTok. Somehow someone in the Tory machine decided that wider exposure of a bloke who picked up his inter-personal skills at […]

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The economy: Who does it better?

21 January 2025 Michael Taylor 4

Like me, you were probably driven mad by John Howard telling us, without any shred of evidence, that the economy was always better managed by the Coalition. Oh how he raved on. Unfortunately, too many […]

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Dear Uncle Sam

19 January 2025 Dr James Moylan 7

Dear Uncle Sam, We have had our ups and downs over the years. At your best you have been charming, respectful and helpful. But you have changed. You have become ugly and crass. I just […]

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The cashless welfare card is not yet dead and buried

19 January 2025 Michael Taylor 6

Under a potential Dutton-led government, there have been indications that the reintroduction of a cashless welfare card system, similar to the Indue Card, could be on the agenda. Peter Dutton has publicly suggested reintroducing a […]

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Dutton is not what this country needs, even in Opposition

19 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

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

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Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy policy is unclear policy

18 January 2025 Michael Taylor 6

Peter Dutton’s signature nuclear energy policy has rightly been subject to significant criticism and analysis, highlighting several key issues: The policy has been criticised for its potential high costs. Reputable sources suggest that nuclear energy […]

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Lack of detail Dutton Launches Much to Do About Nothing campaign

17 January 2025 John Lord 6

You might remember the relentless scrutiny that Peter Dutton applied during the Voice referendum regarding Labor’s proposal. He would challenge the Prime Minister each day, demanding more specifics when many felt the key points were […]

Moira Deeming's face with the headline of her essay: "Day 17: Stopping a Terrible Evil Moira Deeming 17 OCTOBER 2021 PRAYER Abortion is a terrible evil. Each one wounds a mother and father, murders an unborn child, and ends a whole family line."

Do Victorians dare trust Moira Deeming? Read her own words against abortion

17 January 2025 Lucy Hamilton 7

Victorians have not tended to welcome radical politicians. In a political moment where various forces are disguising their radical goals, Victorians need to watch politicians’ own words to understand what that candidate might mean for […]

Who will win the 2025 federal election and why

17 January 2025 Michael Taylor 12

Predicting the outcome of a federal election involves numerous variables, public sentiment and, it goes without saying, campaign effectiveness. There can only be one winner, and here’s why each major party has that chance. LNP […]

Here there be dragons

16 January 2025 Michael Taylor 6

“Here there be dragons” was a warning on ancient maps alerting sailors that they would be entering dangerous or unexplored territories. Just as we might under a Dutton government. The potential dangers of a Dutton-led […]

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How Neoliberalism Created a Workforce Shortage in Australia

13 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

By Denis Hay Description How neoliberalism created a workforce shortage by dismantling government-led training programs, leading to a severe shortage of tradespersons and professionals. Introduction Australia faces a significant shortage of skilled tradespersons and professionals. […]

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