Speak no evil – security law on the books
The last time the fundamental civil and political rights of Australians were as threatened as…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.
Speak no evil – security law in action
The harsh internal security laws passed by the Howard government have neither strengthened Australia nor…More
Reconciliation now?
The meaning of ‘reconciliation’ is as contentious as the meaning of ‘truth’. For indigenous peoples,…More
Refugees and bleeding hearts, wedging back
Rural electorates played a key role in the federal government’s recent decision to allow refugees…More
Our state of independence shall be
Bien pensant commentators berate the Howard government for failing to champion Australia’s culture of tolerance,…More
Hard choices for good democracy
Bob Brown’s Green candidate or Labor’s Lindsay Tanner? That’s the hard question facing many electors…More
Deep in the mind of dixie
WASHINGTON, D.C. – I’ve just returned from Central America, where politics is dictated by nepotism,…More
The secret magical hybrid life of us
What kind of country would Australia be if successive waves of immigrants had adopted more…More
It's time to fly
Congratulations to our ABC for its forward looking decision to revive its experiment in digital…More
Original rules, round 22 – the case for love
We move into the finals this week for the 107th time and countless nosepicking drivers…More