Tag: Accountability
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.
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.
Unanimous 16-0 Jury Acquittal and Systemic Bias in the ACT
Questions must be asked of the ACT Government about the unanimous 16-0 acquittal of whistleblower Mark Mullins.
Citizenship and Parliamentary Integrity: Katy Gallagher
The complexities surrounding Katy Gallagher’s citizenship status, its implications for Australian parliamentary integrity and the need for clarity in citizenship laws and the ethical responsibilities of public officials.
The Illusion of Equality: The Layers of Legal Accountability in Society
True justice requires that legal standards and protections and administered in a manner that ensures all people, regardless of station or means, may access equally.
Silently Struggling for Justice: A Call to Defend Democracy
The undermining of protections against citizens by ACT Labor sets a dangerous precedent for not only the ACT, but the broader Australian landscape.