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Clive Palmer's Trumpets blowing nothing but hot air

Presided over by Mr Malice himself, Clive Palmer, Trumpet of Patriots (T.O.P.) is the bastard ...  
Make Australia democratic again

For anyone concerned that our country might wind up in the shadow of the world's dictatorships, ...  
The Independents challenging political tradition

Independents are gaining ground in rural Australia, posing a serious challenge to the traditional ...  
A critical thinker's guide to Victoria's Prahran By-election

Surrounded by controversy and an abundance of right-wing candidates, this Saturday's Prahran By-e ...  
A more effective Australian electoral system is long overdue

The adversarial two-party political culture in Australia is in need of replacement.  
14 years of independent journalism: Happy Birthday Independent Australia!

Beginning in turbulent times amidst a 2011 Labor leadership spill, history editor Dr Glenn Davies ...  
Something stinks about Labor gas policy protest statements

Statements from ALP MPs against Labor’s gas policy are strikingly similar, suggesting a behin ...  
Two-party system draws democratic disadvantage

It's time we address the disadvantages of our two-party system and speak up for electoral refor ...  
Tasmanian Election result a challenge to improve democracy

Results from the Tasmanian State Election could start a shift in political thinking away from the ...  
Laming stirs controversy as Redland City contest heats up

Redland City Council is making news with mayoral candidate Andrew Laming stirring controversy as ...  
Gold Coast in need of new leadership for a better future

One of the candidates for the mayorship of the Gold Coast, Danielle Dunsmore, outlines what the ...  
Murdoch takes aim at Independents

Even by the degraded standards of the once-sensible The Australian newspaper, this seems loopy.  
Cannibalism, conservatives and lies: Australia’s Nemesis story

A new ABC documentary series explores the turmoil and political cannibalism within the L-NP ...  
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EDITORIAL: IA's last word on the Voice

A couple of days ago, we received an email from an IA subscriber, conveying that person's reasons ...  
To ward off the 'Teals', Labor must deliver in government

While proceeding cautiously, Labor must deliver on its promises to make Australia a more egalit ...  
Fadden uncovers LNP plans for Queensland crime forum

Queensland’s largest legal organised crime syndicate, the Liberal National Party, heads to the ...  
PODCAST: Belinda ‘Bee’ Jones joins SpinProof

IA columnist Belinda Jones sat down with Denise Shrivell on her SpinProof podcast for a discussion ...  
Albanese needs to rethink Labor strategies to secure voters

As Australia's political system sees a shift away from the two-party system, the Labor Government ...  

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