Pot for Peace: From Gaza To Nimbin For MardiGrass 2024
Every year, thousands flock to the ‘alternative capital of Australia’ in the foothills of the mountains behind Byron Bay, for the annual Nimbin Mardi Grass…More
International Affairs View all
If Israel Was A School Shooter There Would Be A Moral Debate
After Gaza, it’s not enough to simply denounce politicians’ moral bankruptcy, writes Nick Riemer. Israel’s killing of at least 60…More
Civil Society View all
Scott Morrison’s Take On ‘Sovereign’ Borders On Inhumanity
There’s many ways to define sovereignty, but our Prime Minister’s way is base and demeaning, writes Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees.…More
Asylum Seekers View all
If Europe Turns Its Back Now The Concept Of ‘Refugee’ Will Cease To Exist
As Europe contemplates taking a path forged by Australia, the lives of those who flee…More
A Member Since 1947, I Now Stay Quiet About My Connection To Labor
Having lived through the post-war period and Menzies era, it staggers me to see how…More
PNG Supreme Court Judgment Puts Australia Firmly In The Dock
“Labor’s policy is clear. We will not put the people smugglers back in business.” That’s Bill…More
An Open Letter To Malcolm Turnbull And Peter Dutton
As Australia’s refugee policies continue to inflict agony, it’s time for the Prime Minister and…More
Business & Consumerism View all
Australia’s Economy Is Drifting Towards Disaster While No One Is At The Wheel
With its hands-off approach, the Coalition is charting a course straight for economic disaster, writes Ian McAuley. Most media reaction…More
Education View all
Pyne Needs A Lesson In Education Policy
Since Christopher Pyne announced his education review earlier in the year, criticism has raged about the men assigned to the…More
Workers' Rights View all
Outside Of Dyson Heydon’s Court The Trade Union Royal Commission Looks As Political As Ever
The Abbott government has been straining at the bounds of satire for some time now. But the slapstick shows no…More