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Simplistic grievance politics is a threat to democracy

Grievance politics on both sides of the political divide reduces complex challenges to simplistic ...  
Fairness for whom? IOC’s new rules put women under suspicion

The International Olympic Committee’s new eligibility policy puts women’s bodies under scru ...  
Coalition and One Nation migration plans built on false assumptions

Coalition and One Nation promises to slash migration rely on unrealistic targets for reducing ...  
Democracy and the wealth divide: When prosperity fails the people

National wealth and economic growth mean little for democracy when prosperity is concentrated in ...  
A picture guide to how productivity is making Australians better off

To help those in high office struggling to understand the economy, Alan Austin has prepared this ...  
Existing tech could be used for Australians to have their say on policy

A plan for Australians to have more of a direct say on policy decisions will also level the ...  
Two honourable politicians: Remembering George Georges and Tom Uren

Dr Norm Sanders remembers two truly honourable men who had courage and conviction: George Georges ...  
Café protest of vile One Nation video makes Lee Hanson sad

Pauline Hanson's daughter Lee has hurt feelings because her local café took a stand against One ...  
Time to unfurl a new Australian flag for Brisbane 2032

With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, Australia has a golden opportunity to ditch its colonial-era ...  
Australia's UN Security Council bid puts middle-power diplomacy to the test

Australia's bid for a UN Security Council seat could strengthen its role as a diplomatic brid ...  
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EXCLUSIVE: Coalition's migration targets clash with its own policies

From labour shortages to industry pressure, everything points to the Coalition failing to deliver ...  
How Australia’s economic high priests sold the neoliberal lie

For decades, Australia’s economic commentariat has dressed neoliberal ideology as objective ...  
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Neo-Liberal comiconomics with Dave Hughes 2: No laughing matter

Independent Australia's hypothesis that "comedian" Dave Hughes' appearances at Liberal Party fundr ...  
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EDITORIAL: Neo-Liberal comiconomics with Dave Hughes 2: No laughing matter

Independent Australia's hypothesis that "comedian" Dave Hughes' appearances at Liberal Party fundr ...  
Hanson's plan will thwart Australia's potential

Multiculturalism should mean equality of all cultures in Australia — an example to be proud ...  
Tackling loneliness: Leadership needed from Federal Government

Australia needs a Federal Minister for Loneliness and Social Connection to provide leadership on ...  
AI deepfakes and identity theft changing methods of proving identity

AI is destroying our old methods of proving identity and our security systems must catch up.  
Democracy fails when corruption becomes a system

Political corruption thrives not simply through individual wrongdoing, but through systems that ...  
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