This Week: the Fall of representative democracy
By François Crespel Over the course of this week, some events have hammered the first nails in the coffin of representative democracy as we know […]
Articles by The AIM Network
The politics of solidarity
Solidarity is an idea that is in the foundations of the ALP, writes Tim Curtis, and that means sticking together to fight for the common […]
Some thoughts on compassion
Our fears towards asylum seekers are unfounded, but they are enough to sway elections writes Professor Emerita Marian Quartly. Psychologists argue that the world is […]
The light on the hill is our line in the sand
By Loz Lawrey In the Australian political sphere, clear, well-defined and distinct philosophical approaches have always informed policymaking on both sides of the political divide. […]
Refugees? Or Infrastructure?
The following is a guest post by the Alexandria ALP Branch. There’s an anger in Western Sydney that could cost us the next election – […]
Politicians: undoing their folded lies
By Jennifer Wilson It ought to be self-evident that any individual or politician or government or opposition sincerely concerned with the welfare of waterborne asylum […]
What opposition?
By Matt Hurley It appeared in the beginning that Opposition leader Bill Shorten’s modus operandi was to simply shut up, sit still and watch as Abbott destroyed […]
A solution is ready and available – right here, right now
By Sean Crawley Occasionally I get the chance to talk politics with real life humans. Mostly this centres around apathy, disgust and frustration, and almost […]
Something stinks in Australia!
By Ross Hamilton The Hon. Bronwyn Bishop, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Australian Parliament has previously made it abundantly clear that she […]
A blueprint for building a better Australia
Long-term Brisbane community activist and trade unionist Adrian Skerritt spoke at the National Welfare March rally in Brisbane on Sunday 12 July 2015. Adrian is […]
German Euros and Greek Euros: Are They Really The Same?
By Peter Martin Just like the US dollar, the euro is a single currency which is shared by 19 countries of the European Union. That’s […]
Greece: friendless and defenceless
The Greek financial crisis has left the country friendless and defenceless, writes David Giles. Watching the news on the mainstream media, the coverage of the […]
We always get the government we deserve
“Is it becoming clear yet that the conservative ideology espoused by Abbott and the LNP jeopardises the average Australian family’s way of life?” asks Matt […]
National Rallies call for welfare change
MARCH AUSTRALIA Media Release March Australia is hosting the National Welfare March at a number of locations around the nation this weekend. “The time is […]
Why we have low Commodity prices
By Gail Tverberg Australia’s economy would be in a lot better shape if commodity prices were higher. Its mineral exports would rise, as would its […]