Who Wants To Fund A Fair and Safe Parole System?
The current crisis of confidence in relation to parole is toxic to the credibility of…More
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New Matilda
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.
Black Hole? What Budget Black Hole?
The Treasurer’s Economic Statement has drawn a great deal of comment, little of which is enlightening.…More
How We Can Stop The Death Penalty
"Every human life is precious … It is not just about our criminal justice system…More
Say Hello To Tony Abbott And Friends
1. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s cabinet comprises 20 members, of whom six are women. Opposition…More
Not Victims, Not A Shanty Town
Today we publish Kristian Lasslett's account of his visit to ATS, the Port Moresby "shanty…More
The Real Story Of PNG's 'Shanty Town'
In its weekend edition, The Australian reported that a “settlement” made up of “3000 squatters”…More
Manning Is The Ultimate Prisoner Of Conscience
The verdict was never really in doubt. Former US intelligence analyst Bradley Manning was always…More
Who Will Win The Asylum Policy Manhood Test?
Throughout history, there have been many ways in which men have proven their manhood. In…More
No Lessons Learnt From Cornelia
Writing this article is anathema to every journalistic instinct I’ve learnt in 30 years. It…More
DIAC Knew There Was No Water On Manus
Before the euphemistically named Regional Processing Centre (RPC) on Manus Island was opened in November…More