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The Performance of Power – Pauline Hanson and the Politics of Self-Promotion

28 June 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 7

Dedicated to my wife – who wants to see a future for all children, no matter where their parents came from. The Spectacle of Absence On X, Pauline Hanson announced: “I’ll be speaking at CPAC […]

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Ironic Fates: Bolton, Trump and Mishandling Classified Documents

27 June 2026 Dr Binoy Kampmark 3

Former US national security advisor John Bolton and the President Donald J. Trump share traits neither probably knew they had. The latter, for one, is far more war mongering than he let on to American […]

Sons of Toil, Part II: The Steward’s Son

27 June 2026 David Tyler 11

Anthony Norman Albanese was born into a community that believed in the compact: endure, petition, defer, and trust that the institution would eventually deliver. He rose through that community, wore its colours, spoke its language, […]

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Hanson’s vision is hard to accept, and living that way would be a big ask

26 June 2026 John Lord 14

Last week, I examined whether One Nation could form a cabinet as capable as Labor’s, a discussion that generated notable engagement despite some misinterpretations of my argument. In this essay, I argued that the core […]

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In foreigners’ eyes: What galvanizes young people in a changing China

26 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 13

By Chen Ziqi Across the world, the strength of a governing party is often measured through numbers: approval ratings, economic indicators, or public surveys. In China, another indicator is remarkable: the number of Party […]

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Pauline Hanson and the Polarisation of Australian Politics

26 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 6

By Helen Reynolds Pauline Hanson, the long-standing leader of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party, has been a fixture in Australian politics for three decades. From her 1996 maiden speech decrying Asian immigration and multiculturalism to her […]

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Rights, not rhetoric: Report calls time on Government inaction

26 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 2

Australian Human Rights Commission Media Release A major new national report has laid bare the ongoing systemic injustices faced by First Peoples. It calls for urgent structural reform and a decisive shift from rhetoric to […]

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The Day the Beatles Said No to Racism

26 June 2026 Michael Taylor 3

In September 1964, Beatlemania was sweeping the United States. Everywhere they went, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were greeted by screaming fans, packed stadiums and unprecedented media attention. The Beatles could […]

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Sons of Toil, Part I: The Toolmaker’s Bequest

26 June 2026 David Tyler 7

A political obituary for Sir Keir Starmer, 2020 to 2026: the man who climbed out of the working class and then, with the impeccable timing that only the truly committed can achieve, pulled the ladder […]

Channel 9 Ignores Karl’s Fifth Amendment Rights In Outrageous Move!!

25 June 2026 Rossleigh 9

It’s been suggested that Karl Stefanovic may lose his gig on Channel 9 because he interviewed Tommy Robinson and there’s a certain amount of outrage from people who argue that journalists should be able to […]

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When Safety Becomes Surveillance

25 June 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 6

The Spear and the Shield – When Safety Becomes Surveillance Dedicated to my wife – who taught me that real safety is never achieved through cameras and algorithms. Introduction: The Illusion of Safety In 2025, […]

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Corporate Influence in Australian Politics

25 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 1

By Denis Hay Description Corporate Influence in Australian Politics: How lobbyists, political donations and the revolving door shape government decisions and public policy. Corporate influence in Australian politics has become a growing concern for many […]

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Plan International Australia: “The world fails to protect the children of Gaza”

25 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 7

Media Release The world’s failure to protect the children of Gaza is a stain on us all, says aid organisation Plan International Children should never be targets: Plan International calls for full humanitarian access and accountability following […]

The Debt Distraction: Why Everyday Australians Pay the Price for Corporate Tax Loopholes

25 June 2026 AIMN Editorial 6

By Peter Brown Australia’s national debt has climbed towards the $1 trillion mark, a figure that dominates headlines and political debate. Politicians warn of fiscal responsibility, future generations burdened by interest payments, and the […]

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Arrested for touching… water

24 June 2026 Roswell 7

There was a time when Washington’s great political scandals involved espionage, corruption, constitutional crises, or at least a president resigning before being pushed. Today, America confronts a new menace. People touching water. The crisis centres […]