Author: Norman
Misrepresenting History – How One Viral Post Fuels Holocaust Denialism
Initially published on Blak and Black, this post highlights the harm of Holocaust denialism.
One Nation on Immigration: Naive, Unworkable and Racist
One Nation lack of practical solutions to Australia’s challenges shows poor understanding of the effects of immigration on the economy.
The Erosion of Integrity: How 25 Years of ACT Labor Rule Has Corrupted Public Service and Justice
Twenty-five years of ALP rule has seen integrity compromised in the Australian Capital Territory.
Factions Plaguing the Australian Labor Party following its Election Victory
Capitalising on its landslide electoral victory at the 2025 Federal election will require Labor to rise above its factional rivalries.
Climate Change: An Existential Threat to Humanity
Climate change is an existential threat to life on earth, but one that that can be mitigated by global cooperation.
Why Australia Needs a Robust National Anti-Corruption Commission and a Federal Bill of Rights
Australia’s integrity relies upon managing corruption through a robust anti-corruption agency and the protections of a Bill of Rights.
AUKUS: Why It’s a Bad Deal for Australia
The costs of AUKUS are more than monetary – it erodes Australia’s sovereignty and unsettles the Indo-Pacific region.
Australia’s Political Duopoly and the Globalisation Trap: Why Neither Side Offers Real Solutions
The ALP and LNP offer no real solutions to the challenges wrought by globalisation, demanding an innovative approach for the 21st century.
The Danger of Silencing Dissent: Pro-Israel Lobbying, Censorship, and Australian Political Complicity
The danger in silencing the critical voice by conflation with any form of marginalisation, including antisemitism, is the suppression of legitimate dissent.
Politics as a Dream Caught by Reality: Cyclical History, Vico’s Philosophy, and the Populist Spiral
Humankind’s eternal cycle of striving, failing, and re-imagining is reflected in the political dynamism our world repeats.