Detention Is A Legal Twilight Zone
Our society is developing pockets of lawlessness. There are tax havens, where the wealthy can…More
Tagged: australian politics
Business As Usual After Bin Laden
Osama bin Laden is dead and the war on terror apparently vindicated: "Tonight we are…More
Middle Class Welfare And Other Furphies
For once, Julia Gillard today received some positive media coverage. In an obviously tactical exercise…More
The Party Of Workers
How the tide has turned. After some brief discussion of work life balance, consumerism and…More
A TPV By Any Other Name?
Immigration Minister Chris Bowen is keen to distinguish Labor’s new policy of temporary visas for…More
Back To The Future For Asylum Seekers
After days of violent protests at Sydney’s Villawood Detention Centre, the Gillard Government has announced…More
Big Trouble In New England
If you believe the news, Tony Windsor is not only likely to lose the next…More
Keep Carmel 'Broke Funding Law'
The NSW Greens will lodging a complaint today to the NSW Electoral Funding Authority about…More
When Marrickville Went Global
It was another victory for campaigning journalism last night when Marrickville Council voted against supporting…More
Gillard Needs A Will Of Steel
I recently re-read a New Matilda article I wrote in January 2009. I’ll spare you…More