Claims that migration organisations are controlled by 'Zionist-type people' remain online despite growing complaints
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The failure of media to ask obvious questions was on full display as three ships from the Chinese People Liberation Army-Navy completed their circumnavigation of Australia. One of the most important, often frustrating, aspects of dealing with the Chinese is the importance of what is not said. No, it’s not some conundrum taken from the Continue reading »
The proceedings can only now be reported in full following a successful Open Justice appeal by Byline Times
Reports on the financial distress of Landbridge, the Chinese-owned company with a 99-year lease for the Port of Darwin, lack perspective and analysis. Penny Wong goes soft on China and ASPI goes unchecked. Is the Port of Darwin on the chopping block? No need to hold your breath, we’ll dispose of Victorian LNP Senator James Continue reading »
When it comes to antisemitism, politicians in this country are often quick to jump on the claim without waiting for evidence. With notable and laudable exceptions like the Greens and independents such as Tasmanian federal MP Andrew Wilkie, it seems any allegation will do when it comes to the opportunity to imply Arab Australians, the Continue reading »
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Catriona Jackson as the editor of Pearls and Irritations from 17 March. Reflecting the rapid growth and influence of Pearls and Irritations since its launch in 2013, Catriona will lead our team, managing all aspects of the editorial process. She will ensure sustainability and growth for the journal as it passes 24,000 subscribers, more Continue reading »
The priestly pundit caste in the media is well into their election coverage rituals while the political parties are busy adjusting their strategies to tailor their offerings to these ritual needs. For a start, the pundits have already looked intensely at the runes on when the election will be held, although the little matter of Continue reading »
These are the real reasons birthrates are falling, argue Mathilda Mallinson and Helena Wadia
For those of us who would like to see a revival of the ‘techno-critical’ tradition in public debate (the tradition of Marshall McLuhan, Jacques Ellul, Neil Postman and Langdon Winner, inter many alia), it is a cause of some irritation that the hegemonic view of technology remains the ‘instrumental’ one.
In Asian media this week: Speeches show Li is for continuity, Trump insists on change. Plus: Cambodia worse than Myanmar for online “scamdemic”; How agents exploit Indians trying for work in America; Brutal competition shapes Fantastic Four tech leaders; Prabowo sets up sovereign wealth fund; Thailand joins Beatles era. The two superpowers this week laid Continue reading »