Gutless Canberra Protects Its Pokies Payouts
When legislation is waved through Parliament, with Government and Opposition support, we may assume the…More
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Launched in 2004, New Matilda is one of Australia's oldest online independent publications. It's focus is on investigative journalism and analysis, with occasional smart arsery thrown in for reasons of sanity. New Matilda is owned and edited by Walkley Award and Human Rights Award winning journalist Chris Graham.
The Campain For Equality Has Changed Forever
Today the High Court found unanimously that the ACT's new same-sex marriage laws cannot exist…More
El Salvador Fights Aussie Mine Takeover
Late last month Australia-based mining company OceanaGold acquired Pacific Rim, a mining company currently demanding…More
Have They No Shame?
Yesterday the Assistant Minister for Education, Sussan Ley, called upon childcare operators to “do the…More
The Catholic Church Is Not Suffering
In an astounding public hearing yesterday, the Catholic church was at last scrutinised by the…More
Is The Chinese Government Losing Its Grip?
The Chinese government has an astounding ability to act quickly and decisively when they want…More
The TPP Will Change Latin America
We live in an era of ideological trade blocs. From the perspective of politicians in…More
Public Institutions Aren't Meant To Be Like This
Amid last week’s political din, the Coalition found time to launch an attack on the ABC.…More
Rio Tinto Turns Its Workers Into Lobbyists
Recently, Rio Tinto has been urging its staff to send messages and submissions in support…More
Media Sexism Now Faces A Global Response
I was excited to speak at UNESCO’s first Global Forum on Media and Gender in…More