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Why Term Limits for Politicians Could Reset Democracy

6 January 2026 AIMN Editorial 7

By Denis Hay Description Why term limits for politicians could end career politics in Australia, break the two-party grip, and restore democratic accountability and public purpose. Introduction: When Politics Becomes a Career, Democracy Suffers Across […]

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Ask Not What You Can Do for One Nation – But What Has One Nation Ever Done for Anybody?

25 October 2025 David Tyler 16

Pauline Hanson’s political stable now includes two clueless newbies from WA, so fresh they still think a “budget emergency” is forgetting your wallet at the pub. This expanded squad, alongside the perpetually aggrieved Malcolm Roberts, […]

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The corruption we pretend not to see: Why Australia turns a blind eye

8 July 2025 Michael Taylor 8

Australia likes to tell itself it’s the land of the fair go. A country of straight shooters, good governance, and decency baked into our DNA. But behind the myth of national integrity lies a quieter […]

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Religion and politics just don’t mix

29 March 2025 Bert Hetebry 2

I know a few people who would disagree with me in very, very strong terms, but I stand by what I have said. Religion and politics don’t mix. OK, but maybe they can with certain […]

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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 […]

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Why Term Limits for Politicians Could Reset Democracy

The corruption we pretend not to see: Why Australia turns a blind eye

Religion and politics just don’t mix

The ugly side of politics