by admin | January 18, 2025 | AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Class War, Climate Change, Corruption, Foreign policy, Political issues
Extinctions sometimes strangely entwine – like the ancient Maugean skate ray, of which it is estimated fewer than 120 remain and which will likely be driven to extinction in the next few years because of the Tasmanian salmon industry, and the federal ALP, of...
by admin | November 23, 2024 | Australia's move to the Right, Class War, Climate Change, Corruption, Foreign policy, Gaza Genocide, Political issues
Become a soldier because you want to be of service and you will discover that being a soldier doesn’t work the way it’s depicted in movies and shows. You’re not a hero defending your country from murderous thugs, you are the murderous thugs, and the people you...
by admin | August 9, 2024 | Australia's move to the Right, Bushfires, Climate Change, Corruption, Environment, Indigenous affairs, Political issues
The Healthy Forests Foundation says it’s focused on protecting and restoring the health of Australia’s forests. But critics say it’s greenwashing on steroids with the board comprised of some of the country’s most powerful loggers and its chief...
by admin | April 5, 2024 | Australia's move to the Right, Climate Change, Corruption, Homelessness, Political issues, Queer rights, Racism, Refugees
The world today is disastrously misgoverned by a paranoid generation of ageing political leaders. There’s not a statesman among them, let alone a stateswoman. Meanwhile, the once dominant mainstream political parties are retreating into their bunkers, fearful...
by admin | December 14, 2023 | Australia's move to the Right, Climate Change, Corruption
WA Inc. has returned – but this time the corporate interests are far bigger, and the surrender of the WA government much more complete. Western Australia was once a byword for a particular kind of corruption: a free-wheeling culture in which spivs...
by admin | October 20, 2023 | Australia's move to the Right, Climate Change, Corruption, Education, Environment, Foreign policy, Homelessness, Indigenous affairs, Media, Military, Political issues
Report compiled by the Australian Democracy Network with assistance from contributors Scott Ludlam, Michelle Fahy and Felicity Ruby. We own any errors and are grateful for feedback and discussion with Tim Hollo, Alex Kelly, Professor John Keane, Dr Adam Lucas, Clare...
by admin | October 4, 2023 | Australia's move to the Right, Bushfires, Climate Change, Corruption, Environment, Political issues
Another terrifyingly early start to the bushfire season. God help us all. These are the consequences of our mismanagement of the climate. Here we are. Early October. Let me ask you this. Have you installed solar at your place yet? Our national...
by admin | September 9, 2023 | Articles by Mick Lawless, Australia's move to the Right, Bushfires, Climate Change, Corruption, Environment, Foreign policy, Health, Indigenous affairs, Political issues, Racism
A UN observer has lashed Australia on environmental issues ranging from toxins to new gas projects. (Neda Vanovac/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP A United Nations investigator has unleashed on Australia for failing to protect its people and environment from climate...