by admin | April 29, 2023 | Australia's move to the Right, Climate Change, Corruption, Environment, Police, Political issues
In Western Australia, the pursuit of anti-Woodside climate protesters by the government and police echoes crackdowns in other states, where democratic rights are being trampled Environmental activist Joana Partyka outside the Central Law Courts in Perth this...
by admin | April 23, 2023 | Articles by Mick Lawless, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Indigenous affairs, Military, Pensions and unemployment benefits, Police, Racism
A short thesis on the role of the Senate The Senate acts as a house of review and this (supposedly) prevents the government from becoming an authoritarian corporate handmaiden, divorced from the wishes of the people. Approval to go to war So a bit of a failure...
by Mick Lawless | March 19, 2023 | Articles by Mick Lawless, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Media, Military, Police, Political issues, Queer rights, Racism, Religion
You’re up next New Zealand – Do us proud Been arguing on Twitter about the events at Keen-Minshull’s (Posie Parker) “Let Women Speak” tour in Melbourne. From my stance as an anti-fascist/racist activist who’s been arrested and...
by admin | October 2, 2022 | Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Police, Political issues
Nazi incursion at Moonee Ponds YouthFest 2022 A dozen or so masked neo-Nazis belonging to the ‘National Socialist Network’ (NSN) protested a queer-friendly youth event (YouthFest 2022) in Moonee Ponds on Friday. Under the wise leadership of NSN Fuehrer...
by admin | February 10, 2022 | Australia's move to the Right, Police, Political issues, Racism
Between 1984 and 1989, tens of thousands of lampposts, letterboxes and bus stops across Perth were covered with neo-Nazi posters bearing slogans such as “No Asians”, “No coloureds”, “White revolution: The only solution” and “Jews are ruining your life”. The...
by admin | June 29, 2021 | Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Media, Police, Political issues
Two former prosecutors claim they intend to launch a private legal action against former Attorney-General Christian Porter. Victor Kline and Vania Holt, both members of The New Liberals, a controversially named new political party, say they have read the dossier of...
by Mick Lawless | April 29, 2021 | Articles by Mick Lawless, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Police, Political issues, Racism, The Dutton files
The Federal ICAC that asset-stripped and imprisoned Dutton (thanks Victor – New Liberals) motivated his family to change their name and move to NZ. After his release, Dutton was often seen in the company of far-right extremists, the only people who still gave...
by admin | April 19, 2021 | Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Media, Military, Police, Political issues
As Australia’s security laws become more authoritarian – on the basis of supposed threats from terrorism and China – their lack of oversight threatens our democratic foundations By Brian Toohey Australia is increasingly behaving like an authoritarian state in its...