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A desperate plea to save the life of Kayban Jamshaad

The Australian immigration department has denied a visa to an infant in desperate need of medical ...  
Sensible discussion in a surveillance state

Peter Dutton says he wants a sensible discussion about new powers to spy on Australians. So let's ...  
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EDITORIAL: Sensible discussion in a surveillance state

On Sunday, 16 June 2019, Peter Dutton said he wants a “sensible discussion” about plans to ...  
MUNGO MACCALLUM: Bob Hawke's legacy of aspiration

The late Bob Hawke was more honest in his political views and determination to better the country ...  
Morrison's problem with China

Tarric Brooker discusses PM Scott Morrison's meek response to the pro-democracy demonstrations in ...  
CFMEU boss John Setka in the firing line

Something is not quite right in the John Setka matter, writes Frank O'Shea.  
Newsrooms tell the truth about the economy — after the election

Now the Coalition has been safely returned to power, some journalists are free to report what is ...  
Kathy Jackson in court — but not today

The Jacksonville saga continues as Kathy Jackson's trial for 70 fraud-related charges is postponed ...  
Scott Morrison: Daggy dad or Australia's Trump?

Scott Morrison has effectively employed a suburban dad persona to conceal his neoliberal, divisive ...  
Nigeria is sleepwalking into the Saudi-Iranian conflict

Nigeria's foreign relations with Israel are pitching the Muslim and Christian population against ...  
The cost of the Adani mine on the planet's health and our own

Continuing the use of coal as an energy source will not only further cripple the environment but ...  
The 2019 Election and a history of Australian coups

Australian political outcomes have a history of being influenced by the USA and the Murdoch media ...  
Wren's Week: The Morrison Government is MIA and NZ leads the way once again

John Wren takes a look at the reasons behind the Morrison Government's absence and more reasons ...  
Australian socialism: Unique and proud

Socialism in Australia can be traced back through an interesting history of overseas cultures ...  
AFP raids journalists: We need to talk about our Government

There is no doubt the AFP raids are an affront to our democracy. One in which the hand of a ...  
Intimidating Parliament: The Michael Pezzullo Formula

"This is heavy-handed effort to browbeat the media from engaging in public interest journalism ...  
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EDITORIAL: AFP raids journalists: We need to talk about our Government

There is no doubt the AFP raids are an affront to our democracy. One in which the hand of a ...  
PODCAST: #AusPol LIVE: Denise Shrivell interviews Dave 'davrosz' Donovan

In a remarkably "authentic" interview on AusPol LIVE*, Independent Australia managing editor Da ...  
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