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Australia can thrive through Trump’s tariffs with decisive action

12 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

Australian Workers’ Union Media Release Australia’s steel and aluminium industries can not only survive but thrive in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs if the government acts decisively, according to the Australian Workers’ Union. The […]

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Aggrieved Speculation: The Trump Illness Hypothesis

12 March 2025 Dr Binoy Kampmark 8

The critics are utterly beside themselves in trying to understand the bruising odds and turns of Donald J. Trump, the reality showman and business tycoon who became US president twice. One particular group that have become […]

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How US tariffs impact Australia and what policymakers can do

12 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 10

University of New South Wales Media Release As Trump’s tariffs take effect, UNSW Business School’s Dr Scott French examines the impact on Australia and why policy responses should not include protective tariffs of our own. […]

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The “Peter Dutton Says” Series: Notable Controversial Remarks

12 March 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 3

An interesting list of “Peter Dutton says…” we’ll not see the media repeating: On the Medevac Bill (2019) Quote: “The reality is people will die… paedophiles, murderers, and rapists… will take the medical help.” Context: […]

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The Sky is on Fire, and So Are We

12 March 2025 Roger Chao 2

The sky is on fire, and so are we, the air is thick with death, The smoke rolls in like a funeral shroud, stealing away our breath. The trees once whispered ancient songs, now all […]

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“Peter Dutton says … “ nothing when it comes to policy details

11 March 2025 Michael Taylor 12

Peter Dutton has outlined key policies heading into the election including public service cuts, nuclear power investment, migration reductions, and housing initiatives, yet the details of each remain murky due to his strategy of deferring […]

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Independent committee calls on Federal Government to raise the rate of JobSeeker as top priority third year in a row

11 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release The Federal Government’s own independent Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee has called for a substantial increase to JobSeeker and related income support payments as its top priority recommendation […]

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The Drop in Tesla EV Sales Worldwide in 2025: The Musk Factor Takes Center Stage

11 March 2025 Roswell 9

In 2025, Tesla, once the undisputed leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has encountered a significant and unexpected challenge: a sharp decline in global sales. While the EV market continues to expand, Tesla’s dominance […]

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“We are grossly unprepared for the next pandemic”

11 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 7

Public Health Association of Australia / Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases Media Release “We are grossly unprepared for the next pandemic” – Health experts reflect five years after WHO COVID-19 pandemic declaration 11 March 2025: Five […]

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Housing tax breaks fuel housing crisis and must be fixed

11 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release ACOSS is calling on all parties and candidates to support reforms to negative gearing and the 50% capital gains discount and invest the revenue raised in social […]

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How are the tariffs going, Donald?

10 March 2025 Michael Taylor 9

Not good, apparently. Several countries have initiated or are continuing boycotts of American goods in response to President Trump’s tariffs, which include a 25% levy on imports from Canada and Mexico (with some exemptions) and […]

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Community Independents – Diversity Over Political Careerism & Vested Interests

10 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

Slogans Won’t Save Us: The Case for Smarter Leadership By Sue Barrett Albert Einstein once warned, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” This timeless truth underscores […]

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Social Justice Issues in Australia: A Deep Dive

10 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

By Denis Hay Description Explore key social justice issues in Australia, from inequality to Indigenous rights, and discover how monetary sovereignty can drive real change. Introduction Australia prides itself on being a fair and prosperous […]

Work from home: yes or no?

10 March 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 4

There’s been a lot of debate lately about WFH (‘work from home’, or ‘remote work’ as some people prefer to call it). There appears to be two basic arguments: the anti-WFH crowd, coming across as […]

Monash expert: What the WA election result means for the federal election

10 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

Monash University Labor has secured another comfortable victory over the Liberals in Western Australia as the federal election looms. Despite big swings against Labor in many seats, the Liberals could not capitalise with independents and the Greens […]