The Transcript: Jacqui Lambie Declares War On 'Shari's Law', And The Queen's English
One of the really neat parts about our parliamentary democracy is that even stupid people…More
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Hamid Kehazaei's Death Proves Impossibility Of Proper Care Offshore, Warns Doctor
The death of asylum seeker Hamid Kehazaei reveals it is not possible to provide adequate…More
Tony Abbott Ended Aid To Iraq Months Before Calling For 'Humanitarian' Intervention
The Abbott government may be prepared to commit half a billion dollars to a military…More
Nothing Like Talk Of A War To Silence A Small Target Opposition Leader
Initiative in politics is an important, if nebulous, quality. In the party political sense –…More
Freya Newman Pleads Guilty Over Frances Abbott’s $60k Secret Scholarship Leak
A 21-year-old university student has plead guilty to charges of unauthorized access of computer data…More
A Letter Of Apology To New Matilda Readers
Dear New Matilda reader, You might have noticed that the New Matilda site has been…More
Border Security Breach: Blackfellas Breeze Through On Aboriginal Passports
Australia claims to have some of the toughest border security measures on earth, courtesy of…More
Three Months Without Water Means Health Crisis Growing In Utopia Community
An Aboriginal health service relied upon by 800 of the most disadvantaged citizens in the…More
European Union Boss Surprised At Tony Abbott Snub Of Climate Change Talks
The European Union Commissioner has expressed surprise Prime Minister Tony Abbott has snubbed important UN…More
My Eye Opening Visit To Immigration Detention
Recently, I accompanied my son, Ben, a human rights activist, on a visit to meet…More