In recent days, our media have covered two “scandals” involving allegations against public figures of failing to adequately address identifiable conflicts of interest. Our Prime Minister is under attack for accepting upgraded flights from Qantas and thereby placing himself in scenarios where later political decisions may have been influenced by the largesse of Qantas. The Continue reading »
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“I need your help… I have taken this whistleblowing as far as I can. This has been going for eight long years for me. Louise Beaston and I are at breaking point. Correction, we broke some time ago”, writes ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle. Can you help? Show your support for Richard Boyle at the Adelaide Continue reading »
The global consumer-capitalist machine is well-programmed to consume the planet in its quest to produce ever-more stuff. Avoiding pollution is incompatible with its present functioning. If we want to actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions we need to know how to get inside the machine and turn it off, or transform it. The 2024 State of Continue reading »
A position paper has been published by the organisation BADIL in October, suggesting that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision on the illegality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory further fragments the Palestinian people and marginalises their rights. Readers will be aware to some degree of the decision of the ICJ on 19 July Continue reading »
If Australian anti-terror laws are to be considered principled and fair, they must apply equally to all organisations that meet the criteria, including state military forces where appropriate. The criteria for designating terrorist organisations in Australia are rooted in clear legal definitions, covering both legislative and non-legislative factors. To be classified as a terrorist organisation Continue reading »
As US voters go to the polls on November 5th, they need to remind themselves that when the US elects its next domestic president, it is also selecting the emperor of a violent, global imperium. Choices made over sundry domestic issues have far reaching effects, far beyond local pocketbook or civil rights issues. They determine Continue reading »
Record numbers step out to vote in the US election while PM Netanyahu fires his Defence Minister and protesters gather in Tel Aviv. Israel continues to bombard hospitals and schools in Gaza and homes in Southern Lebanon and Dr. Gabor Maté guides his audience on the truths of Oct 7. At home David Shoebridge asks Continue reading »
People touched by the justice system worry about the plan’s call to scale up attacks on reform-minded prosecutors.
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Michele Morrow argues her lack of formal education experiences is a plus in the race to oversee North Carolina’s public schools.
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