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Australian election campaign signs for Labor and Liberal parties.

Why Political Factions Are Undermining Australian Democracy

8 June 2025 AIMN Editorial 7

By Denis Hay Description Political factions in Labor and LNP parties support neoliberalism and U.S. militarism. Factions are internal party power blocs hijacking Australia’s democracy. A Family BBQ, A National Crisis It was a warm […]

Political cartoon criticizing the New National Conservative Party's policies.

The Cooker Cauldron Bubbles Over: Conservatives Attempt DIY Democracy Potion

20 May 2025 Lachlan McKenzie 5

Some satire by Lachlan’s Caustic Quill In a bold political experiment that even Dr Frankenstein would call “a bit much,” Sky News After Dark’s resident wand-waver Rowan Dean has proposed a magical new political formation: […]

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 15

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 […]

Megaphone with "Lies," "Spin," "Misinformation" text.

Why Election 2025 Is Flooded with Lies and Spin

15 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

By Denis Hay Description Political spin dominates Election 2025. Discover how misinformation shapes Australia’s future and what voters can do to reclaim the truth. Democracy or Deception, Election 2025? Location: A quiet living room in suburban […]

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Dutton’s Housing “Initiative”: A Masterclass in Political Hypocrisy

15 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

By Wilkinson Kayne Peter Dutton’s recent PR campaign – featuring his son and an affordable housing initiative – is a textbook case study in political miscalculation. The optics alone are disastrous: a wealthy politician using […]

Australia wealth deregulation impact illustration.

How Deregulation Sold Australia’s Wealth

13 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 18

By Denis Hay Description Discover how banking deregulation and foreign capital flows drained Australia’s wealth and sovereignty – and what we can do to reclaim it. A Nation Opened: A Future Sold Picture this: It’s […]

Australian and American flags against cloudy sky.

Why The US Australia Alliance Needs a Rethink

29 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

By Denis Hay Description Why the US Australia alliance needs a rethink. The U.S. is no ally. Discover why Australia must distance itself to avoid war and reclaim its sovereignty. How Australia Can Safely Distance […]

Voting encouragement graphic with ballot box and megaphone.

Make Your Vote Count This Election – Research, Think, and Vote Wisely

29 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 17

By Denis Hay Australia votes on 3 May. Don’t waste your power – research your candidates, vote smart, and make preferences work for you. Real change starts with you. 1. Australia Decides: 3 May is […]

Election candidates and voting ballot box illustration.

Why Dickson Electorate Matters: Breaking the Two-Party Grip

27 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 6

By Denis Hay Description The Dickson electorate matters because it could reshape Australian politics. Is it time to break the two-party grip? Discover the candidates and what’s at stake. Introduction: A High-Stakes Election Picture this: […]

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