For This Crime Writer, A ‘Typical Aboriginal’ Is A Violent, Thieving, Rapist, Murderer
If you’re a fan of Australian crime stories you’re likely to have come across the…More
Author: Max Chalmers
Max Chalmers
Max Chalmers is a former New Matilda journalist and editorial staff member. His main areas of interest are asylum seekers, higher education and politics.
Zane Alchin’s Tinder Abuse Case To Focus On Legal Argument About ‘Carriage Service’, Court Told
A case involving the alleged online harassment of a woman on Facebook will focus on…More
Digital Rights: A New Lobby Group Uniting Greenies And The IPA
After a punishing few years for advocates, the fight for digital rights is getting serious…More
As Ruddock Lobbies For Human Rights Council Seat, A Child Refugee He Jailed Will Address UN
In an ironic twist, a young man will front the UN at a time in which…More
The Price Of Prison: Online Tool Estimates The Cost Of Jailing Your Neighbours
A new online tool launched today, despite almost being scuttled by the Abbott government, will…More
From Pocket Money To Retirement, Females Earn Less New Report Reveals
It’s International Women’s Day, but Australia is slipping on key measures of gender equality, with…More
‘If You Say Something To Shorten, You’re Not In The F**king Parade’: Anti-Detention Float Threatened With Explusion From Mardi Gras
Marchers participating in a pro-refugee float at the weekend’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras were…More
Brandis’ ‘Bolt Report’ Backfires, Highlighting Threat Of Anti-Terror And Refugee Laws
The government asked for a review into how ‘traditional freedoms’ are being infringed. It got more…More
Australian Christian Lobby Disappointed Even Joe Bullock Can’t Tolerate Himself
Tolerance might not be a word you associate closely with the rabidly anti-LGBTI Australian Christian…More
Concern For Advocacy Work As University Of Sydney Moots Changes To Centre For Peace And Conflict Studies
The head of the University of Sydney’s Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPACS) has…More