Current attitudes are evidence of Australia’s historically sour relationship with the right to freedom of speech. It is high time this relationship was mended.
Folau’s new benefactors are a tax-free political lobby fronting as a charity
With the Australian Christian Lobby fighting on behalf of Israel Folau, it’s best that we understand who they are, and what they stand for.
Defending Folau’s “freedom of speech” exposes a freedom from logic
Those defending Israel Folau have viewed GoFundMe dumping his campaign as an abuse of freedom of speech. Again, we find ourselves at the same confused placed we visited in 2017.
GoFundMe takes down Folau’s campaign, will refund donations
GoFundMe has taken a stand against Israel Folau, shutting down his campaign over a breach of their conditions. The question is, of course, what took so long?
Trump’s starvation sanctions are worse than overt warfare
Donald Trump may have called back military action against Iran, but the trade sanctions he’s put in place are far more damaging.
Think about how many people aren’t whistleblowing
With Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning behind bars, think about how many people know something, but are now keeping quiet.
Setka’s division of the labour movement has no easy solution
John Setka waging war against the Labor Party has thrust a deep divide within the union movement. Healing the wounds, and closing that division, is a tall ask.
Don’t blame Folau for crowdfunding his defence, blame those who donated
While Israel Folau has decided to crowdfund his defence, I believe our focus should be on those who financially support him, and why.
Trump’s inconvenient truth: His 2016 campaign will work in 2020
Think the Trump train is running out of steam? Well, with his campaign for 2020 underway, we need to accept an uncomfortable truth – that he does it better than his rivals.
Bernardi is ditching his party, but can he rejoin the Libs scot free?
According to numerous sources, Cory Bernardi is set to deregister the Australian Conservatives, enabling his return to the Liberal Party. But can he do that?
Pete Evans, Belle Gibson and the addictive nature of snake oil
The courthouse schadenfreude of wellness blogger Belle Gibson shows how dangerous the platform of celebrity can be for the unqualified and irresponsible.
It would be cheaper to put refugees up in a five-star hotel
If we do the maths of the Paladin deal, it costs the Australian taxpayer 56 times more to house the refugees on Manus than it would here.
Berejiklian promises to intervene over domestic violence cuts, but that’s not enough
While Gladys Berejiklian taking a stand over the budget cuts to domestic violence support is a positive, it should represent her first step.
Those suffering from compassion fatigue have a great responsibility
Yes, 2018 was a bad year, but this one is somehow worse. I, like many, am feeling the burn of compassion fatigue, but we need to keep going.
The validity of honouring Adrian Cheok, the far-right robot sexpert, will now be discussed by the Senate
Adrian Cheok’s Order of Australia will now be discussed on a Senate level, as many are wondering how someone so abrasive can be honoured by the nation.
Maybe we should limit Australia’s immigration intake
Australia is undoubtedly the immigration nation. However, I believe we need to have a frank discussion about what we can actually offer those who seek the boundless plains we share.
Morrison’s animal activist crackdown promises 12 months jail for protestors
Continuing on his rhetoric in April, the Morrison government is fast-tracking laws to punish those they believe are as ‘agri-terrorists’.
Advocates slam the NSW budget for ignoring women in crisis
Despite the repeated headlines, today’s budget ignored those harmed by domestic violence. According to advocates, no progress can be made until the government takes the issue seriously.
This Assange supporter abusing the press is the best thing you’ll see all day
Outside Julian Assange’s latest extradition hearing was a man in protest. But, he wasn’t taking the Americans to task, his target was the media sent to cover it.
As Lachlan Macquarie built white Australia, many opposed him
Lachlan Macquarie is a vexing figure, as he’s painted as the architect of the nation or a mass murderer. What is lesser known, however, is the criticism he faced from within the colony.
“Are we nothing other than pawns?” Three more attempt suicide on Manus
Today, three more refugees on Manus Island attempted suicide, including one who wanted to burn himself alive outside the immigration office.
No one is actually thinking about you
I spent a lot of time thinking…mostly about what other people think of me. It was exhausting until I realised something.