The Australian Independent Media Network

Man in suit standing by Liberation Day bus.

What if Liberation Day goes pear shaped? Who gets the blame?

3 April 2025 Roswell 12

What if “Liberation Day”, when President Trump announced sweeping worldwide tariffs, proves to be the giant misstep that many economists are predicting. Trump won’t accept the blame when it does – he’ll find a scapegoat. […]

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U.S.A tariffs to hit Victorian businesses

3 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Media Release The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is warning of significant consequences for Victorian exporters, particularly in agriculture, food production and manufacturing, following the announcement that […]

AWU backs PM’s pivot to more muscular policy to defend Australian industry

3 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Australian Workers Union (AWU) Media Release The Australian Workers’ Union has commended the Albanese Government for recognising that Australia needs to pivot to a more muscular and independent approach to industry support, in the wake […]

Person signing document in front of flag.

Monash experts: Trump’s tariffs, the global trade fallout and impact on Australia’s economy

3 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 6

Monash University Media Release As of Saturday the United States will be imposing tariffs of at least 10 per cent on almost all foreign imports. What will be the impacts on global trade and the […]

Protesters holding signs supporting Palestine teachers.

Racism A Hot Topic in Western Sydney Election

3 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

Media Release: Community groups to rally against racism Teachers and School Staff for Palestine and a coalition of community groups will rally at 2pm on April 6 at Paul Keating Park, Bankstown, against anti-Muslim, anti-Arab […]

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American Big Macs to rise in price: Disappointing reports on Trump tariffs

3 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 9

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) Media Release FCA is disappointed by the USA imposing a 10% tariff on Australian beef, hurting more than 2,000 of its farmer members. FCA warns that US consumers will face […]

Sign displaying Darwin Port illustration behind fence.

Labor reclaiming Australian sovereignty

3 April 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 12

Labor moves to reverse controversial Chinese lease, branding the CLP (Country Liberal Party) deal a “strategic failure” while vowing to prioritise Australian security and sovereignty. The potential buyback of Darwin Port’s lease from Chinese company […]

NTEU warns against Dutton’s proposed “unprecedented level of ministerial intervention” into learning

2 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 16

National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) Media Release Peter Dutton’s shadow education minister Sarah Henderson has revealed that Peter Dutton wants to get his hands on university and school curricula with Trump-style intervention into teaching. Today’s […]

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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How Government Contracts Exploit Migrant Workers

2 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

By Denis Hay Description Government contracts exploit Pacific workers on restricted visas. Learn how government contracts enable modern servitude. Introduction: A Pacific Worker’s Journey Begins Location: A small village in Vanuatu. Scene: 22-year-old Luka kisses […]