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Australian military refuses to disclose arms deal with Israel to protect its ‘reputation’ – by Caitlin Johnstone

Australian military refuses to disclose arms deal with Israel to protect its ‘reputation’ – by Caitlin Johnstone

by | April 9, 2024 | AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Gaza Genocide, Military, Political issues, Racism

  Australia’s Defence Department has refused a Freedom of Information request about the details of an arms deal with Israel on the grounds that such information “could harm Australia’s international standing and reputation,” which suggests the details must be...
Militarised Brisbane: weapons manufacturers, university partnerships and grass-roots activism – Miriam Deprez

Militarised Brisbane: weapons manufacturers, university partnerships and grass-roots activism – Miriam Deprez

by | March 25, 2024 | AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Education, Foreign policy, Gaza Genocide, Military, Political issues, Racism, Technology

  At about 9 am on Monday 8th January, in an industrial outer suburb of Brisbane, roughly thirty activists took over the Ferra Engineering manufacturing floor. Banners read “Ferra Spreads Terror” and “Stop Arming Israel” as the protesters shut down, albeit...
Career Guide for kids – Whistleblower or Traitor? – Mick Lawless

Career Guide for kids – Whistleblower or Traitor? – Mick Lawless

by | February 29, 2024 | Articles by Mick Lawless, AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Gaza Genocide, Political issues, Satire (sort of)

  Career opportunities I don’t normally discuss the volunteer work I do. Obviously, Dingo News is a large part of my efforts, but I still find time to give back to the community in other ways. My work as a volunteer Career Guidance Officer at our local...
Plan to let Random Members of Australian Public Buy Military’s Weaponry Gains Momentum – Mick Lawless

Plan to let Random Members of Australian Public Buy Military’s Weaponry Gains Momentum – Mick Lawless

by | September 24, 2023 | Articles by Mick Lawless, AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Military, Political issues

  My first thoughts when I heard of this plan to let random members of the Australian Public buy our military’s weaponry were, “What a stupid idea! Members of the Public don’t know anything about weaponry? Never mind the strategic, tactical and...
If the BAE Frigate deal is bad, then the AUKUS deal is catastrophic – Mick Lawless

If the BAE Frigate deal is bad, then the AUKUS deal is catastrophic – Mick Lawless

by | September 17, 2023 | Articles by Mick Lawless, AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Media, Military, Political issues, Technology, Trade unions

  The BAE Hunter Class Type 26 Frigate deal was the usual lacklustre, money-draining performance we’ve come to expect in Defence procurement. Three options were available. Two “viable” designs by Navantia and Fincantieri. Both in the water and...