Category: Politics
Election 2025: Parties on the Senate Ballot – Part Two
Following on from the post yesterday, this second part reviews the remaining political parties on the Senate ballots across the country in this 2025 Federal Election. Noting this is being published on Anzac Day, let us also remember that our forebears fought for the freedoms we and many others around the world enjoy. The Indigenous…
Election 2025: Parties on the Senate Ballot – Part One
Part One of a review of the political parties standing for the Senate in the Australian Federal election, looking at their approach to Indigenous people.
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.
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.
Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police: Abusing Powers to Silence Dissent and Undermine the Rule of Law
Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police interferes with the rule of law, curtailing free speech and undermining democracy.
The Emergence of Peter Dutton’s Name in Reports of an Alleged Bomb Plot: An Analysis of Media Reporting
Dutton was nominated by The Australian as the target of a juvenile accused who appeared in court o April 10, despite an earlier reporting stating no name.
Extended One-Party Rule and Its Impact on Democracy: A Case Study of the Australian Capital Territory
The unbroken reign of the ACT Labor allowing bias to seep into all aspects of the government, should be a warming to other jurisdictions.
Racism, Discrimination and Inequality in Australia: A Critical Analysis
Racism, discrimination and inequality remain persistent, with Dutton expressing openly racist remarks and Albanese providing lukewarm responses.
Social Justice and Equality: Labor’s Governance and the Case for Systemic Reform
Social justice and equality would be best served by a Labor minority government from the pending election.