The Australian Independent Media Network

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Peter Dutton carries Abbott, Turnbull and Morrison baggage into the election

21 February 2025 Michael Taylor 6

After nine shambolic years of the Abbott, Turnbull, and Morrison governments (2013 to 2022) it’s hard to see a Dutton government doing anything but emulate the policy failures of their three predecessors across economic, social, […]

Independent Voices Crucial to Australia’s Democratic Future

21 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

Media Release Kate Hook, community independent candidate for Calare has called out the federal government’s electoral reforms as nothing short of a direct attack on Australia’s democratic future. The bill, recently passed by Parliament, will […]

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Privileged arrogance

20 February 2025 Bert Hetebry 2

A young woman died in a car crash in a leafy green suburb of Perth over the weekend. She was setting off for an evening with friends and had done the safe thing, booked a […]

Economics Committee releases report on the four major banks

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

House of Representatives Media Release The House Standing Committee on Economics has released its report on Australia’s four major banks, concluding a series of annual public hearings throughout the 47th Parliament with executives from CBA, Westpac, ANZ and NAB. These […]

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‘No going back’: Greenpeace applauds Albanese gov’s investment into green industry and jobs

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Greenpeace Media Release Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Albanese government’s announcement of a new Green Iron Fund in Whyalla today, a move it says will support workers as well as national efforts to tackle […]

How Mental Health is a Social Justice Issue

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

By Denis Hay Description Mental health is a social justice issue. Learn how inequality, policy failures, and economic disparity impact mental well-being and what solutions exist. Introduction Mental health is often framed as a personal […]

As a community we must help our youth make the right choices for life

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

By Maria Millers There seems to be a growing unease in the community as the media constantly reports car thefts, home invasions and high-speed chases, sometimes involving children as young as 10. The statistics appear […]

Whyalla steelworks: joint union statement

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

AWU, AMWU, ETU, MUA Media Release The Australian Workers’ Union, Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union, Electrical Trades Union and Maritime Union of Australia welcome the South Australian and Federal Government’s $2 billion support plan for the […]

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The rise and rise of the right

20 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

One from the archives on our sister site, published by Bert Hetenbry. I hate it when this happens: stroll into a bookshop and see a book that looks good, read the cover notes and spend […]

Before we decide where to dump nuclear waste, let’s answer the bigger questions

19 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 9

Australians for Affordable Energy Media Release Australians for Affordable Energy is urging caution following calls for South Australia to become a nuclear power hub and waste storage site, warning fundamental questions about nuclear remain unanswered. […]

Statement regarding Whyalla Steelworks

19 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Australian Workers’ Union Media Release Paul Farrow, AWU National Secretary: The Australian Workers’ Union strongly backs urgent government intervention to secure the future of Whyalla Steelworks and its workforce. The steelworks is a critical pillar […]