The Australian Independent Media Network

Putting The Negative Into Negative Gearing…

19 April 2025 Rossleigh 7

There have been times when the tactics of the Liberal Party in this election campaign have confused me. Apart from having Dutton do most of the talking, letting some of the other shadow ministers appear […]

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South-East Queensland’s Planning Legacy: Hard Lessons for 2032

19 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

By Callen Sorensen Karklis Planning for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics is actively progressing, involving collaboration across federal, state, and local governments, with broad bipartisan support despite a few dissenting voices. The Olympics, celebrated globally as […]

A tale of two launches

18 April 2025 John Lord 0

It’s a tale of two launches, each with its distinct flavour. One exudes a sense of amateurishness, and the other radiates professionalism. The stark contrast between the two is a fascinating insight into the current […]

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U.S.-UK Trade Talks and the Controversy Over LGBTQ+ Protections

18 April 2025 Roswell 8

Recent rumours have sparked intense debate about the conditions attached to potential U.S.-UK trade negotiations, particularly claims that the United States is pressuring the United Kingdom to repeal laws protecting LGBTQ+ individuals as a prerequisite […]

Tim Wilson speaks at the Australian Libertarian Society and Australian Taxpayers' Alliance 2015 conference on "property rights as human rights."

Tim Wilson, secretive money and “think” tanks. Australia’s democracy is at stake.

18 April 2025 Lucy Hamilton 14

Australians should remember, as the election approaches, that Tim Wilson was shortlisted in 2015 for the US-based Atlas Network’s most prestigious prize. He and his team at the Atlas Network-partner the Institute of Public Affairs […]

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Saying the quiet bit out loud

18 April 2025 2353NM 2

The LNP’s current member for the seat of Flynn in the federal parliament is Colin Boyce, formerly the LNP member for Callide in Queensland’s state parliament, He is aligned with the National Party. Boyce has […]

Dutton’s Genius Plan: Replace TAFE with ‘GINAs’ – Where Aussie Kids Can Train to Be Fossil Fuel Serfs for $2 an Hour!

18 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 3

By Satirica McSnarkington In a bold move that has left the nation breathless with admiration (or maybe just breathless), Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled his visionary plan to revolutionise Australian education: technical colleges. Yes, […]

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De Facto Occupation: Israel’s Security Zone Strategy

18 April 2025 Dr Binoy Kampmark 4

In recent months, the Israeli Defense Forces have been much taken by a term that augurs poorly for peaceful accord in the Middle East. “Security zones” are being seized in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and […]

Joining the dots

18 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

By Jim McIntosh As Donald Trump and his unqualified cabal of acolytes take a once great nation backward into the realm of stupidity and wilful ignorance, into what may well become a new dark age […]

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The Coalition’s Dangerous Flirtation with Extremism

18 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 11

Election 2025 – How the Coalition’s Embrace of Extremism Risks Australia’s Secular Society By Sue Barrett Australia stands at a crossroads. A creeping ideology, cloaked in the guise of “Christian values,” threatens to erode the […]

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First city on Mars – what’s it called?

18 April 2025 Jon Chesterson 3

Ed: This very popular article was first published by Jon on our old site March 1, 2024. It’s definitely one for the keeper. Like stardust and feathers exploding in perpetual flower with unending grace […]

The Great Debate Debacle: A Masterclass in Political Kabuki (As Reviewed by People Who Definitely Know What ‘Winning’ Looks Like)

17 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 3

Let’s be honest: analysing a leaders’ debate is like judging a synchronised swimming competition in a pool filled with molasses. Everyone’s flailing, no one’s actually in sync, and the only thing drowning is your will […]