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Critical Archival Encounters and the Evolving Historiography of the Dismissal of the Whitlam Government (Part 1)

7 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 3

By Jenny Hocking Abstract Gough Whitlam was deeply committed to the preservation of history, and keenly attuned to the importance of the documentary record in the writing of it. For Whitlam, the written record – […]

The continual cover up – Jenny Hocking on the strange disappearance of Gough Whitlam’s ASIO file

5 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 9

By Jenny Hocking And it is not just Gough Whitlam’s ASIO file that has been “culled” by the National Archives of Australia. The relevant Government House Guest Books at the time of the Dismissal have […]

Political Futures: More Data Can Still Erode Populist Influences

5 January 2025 Denis Bright 1

A federal budget in March 2025 offers yet another chance to broaden the economic information base for both constituents and media commentators. If the Albanese Government is defeated, expect the LNP to consolidate its hold […]

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The ugly side of politics

3 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that it will eventually be gone, and with it, thousands of articles that are a record […]

This Is Our Moment: A Call to Reclaim Democracy and Secure a Better Future for all Australians

2 January 2025 AIMN Editorial 15

By Sue Barrett The two-party system has failed us. It’s time for people-powered politics to deliver a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable future for everyone. I don’t know where you are right now and how […]

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A year has ended. Another has begun.

1 January 2025 John Lord 6

In this pivotal moment in our history, the necessity for clear, evidence-based writing has reached unprecedented urgency. The year 2024 has heralded a significant transformation, marked by a disconcerting rise in politically motivated right-wing aggression […]

Is Peter Dutton A Political Genius Like Trump?

29 December 2024 Rossleigh 12

Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan is the cleverest political ploy since Scott Morrison convinced the party to support net zero by 2050 on the condition that they didn’t have to actually commit to doing anything to […]

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