As The Coalition Tried To Distract From Children In Detention Report, It Was Moving Kids Back To Nauru
Asylum seeker advocates have accused the government of “blatantly ignoring” warnings about the poor conditions…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.
Tony Abbott's Biggest Problem Is Not Leadership Instability
The Abbott government has many problems. Riven by internal dissent and helmed by one of…More
A Year On From Reza Barati's Death Over 1,000 Men Remain In Manus
When it comes to asylum seeker and refugee policy, the Coalition has always believed attack…More
WIN! One Of Two Double Passes To The Brilliant Nakkiah Lui's Kill the Messenger
In 2011 Gamilaroi/Torres Strait Islander playwright/law student/performer Nakkiah Lui started writing a play. It was…More
Guess Who Gets The Wooden Spoon When You Mix Gambling, Sport And Animals?
Last night, ABC Four Corners laid bare the scourge that is greyhound racing. Here’s what…More
SA Labor Stays Mum On Bill To Compensate Stolen Generations Members
South Australia’s new Aboriginal affairs minister, who has Aboriginal heritage, has refused to say whether…More
ACTU Slams Abbott Government Over Black Work For The Dole
The peak body for Australian workers has condemned the Abbott government for its failures in…More
The Leard's Last Stand: Protestors Gather For Final Effort To Save Iconic Woodland
The final stages of a two-and-a-half year long battle to save the Leard State Forest…More
Light A Candle And Look To The Skies To Mark A Year Since The Murder of Reza Barati
The anniversary of the death of asylum seeker Reza Barati will be commemorated across the…More
The Argument For Nuclear Energy In Australia: Scientist, Energy Consultant
By now, most of you would have heard that the Premier of South Australia, Labor’s…More