George W Bush – War Criminal?
The ‘War on Terror,’ as made up and waged by the Bush Administration over the…More
Tagged: australian politics
Taking Care of the Colonies
John Howard should make some attempt to explain precisely what he means by ‘an inherently…More
Beefing Up the Army
On 24 August the Prime Minister announced that, under an 11-year, $10 billion plan, Australia’s…More
The Politics of Forgetting
The 40th anniversary commemorations of the Battle of Long Tan have been both excessive and…More
Yes, Bruce, There Is an Upper Middle Class
I should have read the warning signs. Australian academics Bob Connell and Terry Irving erected…More
Onward and Forward
Education in New Australia is just getting back on its feet. Although there are few…More
Happy 2nd Birthday New Matilda
On Wednesday 25 August 2004, New Matilda took a deep breath and dived into cyberspace.…More
Backflips and Blunnies
So what do the backflips and Party room rebellions tell us about John Howard and…More
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Heff?
The David Hicks case provides an interesting insight into the mind of John Howard. I…More
After the Walk-Off
‘Come on, people, give Mick some space!’ an organiser shouts. Mick Rangiari Lumbulla, a frail…More