Hal Wootten: Why I Signed Up To The Open Letter In Defence Of Gillian Triggs
Ten to 30 years ago, I frequently took part in public debates, but the years…More
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Get Thee Behind Me And Tony Abbott And Freedom
On Monday freedom died. Tony Abbott announced his national security plans or as some called…More
An Ode To Leadership: Why Is Abbott A Dead Man Walking?
Was it justice, was it Karma? Was it Murdoch, was it Palmer? Was it…More
The Truth About Terrorism: Abbott Knows Not Of What He Speaks
Is terrorism, as our Prime Minister argues, “rising at home and abroad”? Is it “becoming…More
Australia, Where Standing Up To Racism Ensures You'll Endure An Eternity Of Racism
It’s the kind imagery and language we’re told to expect from Islamic State. “Leave now…More
How Has The Prime Minister Changed? I'll Take That On Notice: Eric Abetz Being Um, Er, Eric Abetz
One of the most well-worn strategies in opposition politics is to sit around and brainstorm…More
Why The Coalition's Attacks On The Census Make Perfect Sense
In order to drive the government, it helps to be able to see out the…More
Freedom In Abbott's Australia: Did Someone Say Racism?
There has a lot been said in 2015 about freedom of speech. In the wake…More
We're Calling It: Professor Gillian Triggs Is A C-Word
Gillian Triggs has done it again. Her report, The Forgotten Children, detailing the psychological damage…More
The Clock Is Ticking For Tony Abbott
Tony Abbott is trapped on the leadership hamster wheel and he can’t get off unless…More