Democracy
Working class solidarity the antidote to the rise of the Far-Right

Fascism emerges during times of economic stress to protect the interests of the capitalist class ...  
People-led democracy is the answer to Australia's political malaise

As governments become increasingly disconnected from public needs, people-led inquiries and ...  
How Pauline Hanson turned grievance into political power

Pauline Hanson has built a political career on grievance and outsider appeal, but her growing ...  
How the Right radicalised its own voters

Mainstream conservative parties helped create the conditions for the Far-Right's rise by norm ...  
Pauline Hanson targets multiculturalism while ignoring the real crisis

Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech raised real problems such as housing, energy costs ...  
What Catiline tells us about Trump and democratic decline

Donald Trump is often treated as an aberration, but history suggests otherwise.  
No, Pauline, 63 per cent of Australians do not use candles

Pollsters and newsrooms are culpable for Australia’s worst media failure in recent memory.  
Electoral reform and education essential to eliminate populist politics

The working and administration of Australia's existing election system is competent and resp ...  
One Nation now importing Farage's grievance politics

The moment a society can describe a real injustice only in the vocabulary of extremists, the ...  
Corporate Australia wants fewer rules? Give us fewer reasons to demand them

Trust in Australian business has been strained after years of corporate scandals and widening ...  
Make Australia fair dinkum again

Rising inequality, not immigration, lies at the heart of the nation's growing social and econ ...  
Pauline Hanson, Joh Bjelke-Petersen and the IA story

IA founder Dave Donovan explains why holding politicians like Joe Bjelke-Petersen and Pauline ...  
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EDITORIAL: Pauline Hanson, Joh Bjelke-Petersen and the story of Independent Australia 

In a moving personal account, founder Dave Donovan explains why holding politicians like Joe ...  
Hanson and the media: an unholy alliance of the ruling class

Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech has been widely reported as a glorious victory for ...  
Gen X backing billionaires to solve the problems those billionaires helped create

Billionaires rarely go into politics because of heartfelt concern for your rent, your food bill ...  
Centrism and the illusion of independent thought

Many self-described centrists see themselves as independent thinkers, but their political views ...  
Why Pauline Hanson’s small business message falls flat

The Senator who just raised $2.7 million to 'Fire the Liar' and has her eyes on the Lodge has ...  
Monte Dwyer: Barnaby Joyce owes me a beer

National Party refugee Barnaby Joyce is an opportunist, which is why he fled to One Nation — ...  

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