Will this election be any different?
As things stand today, when it comes down to policy initiatives, we know far more about Labor policies than we do the Coalition. But how […]
Banks: Short on Friends, Short on Morality
If there is anyone out there who still believes banks are the friend of the average citizen they should go and see the movie, “The […]
Just Because Voltaire Wants A Fight Is No Reason Not Tell People To Shut The F@ck Up!
For me there’s always been a strange contradiction flowing from those who whinge about political correctness and it goes something like this: Some well-known figure […]
Wake up, Australia, you are being conned
Conservative governments would have us judge every group in society by its worst members unless, of course, you belong to the political class or their […]
What is Neo-liberalism and why knowing matters
I have said it before but it deserves repeating. Democracy is not failing us; it is we who fail democracy when we fail to actively […]
People of calibre
In an attempt to show that politicians were sharing the pain of the 2014 Budget, Tony Abbott announced a freeze on politicians’ pay rises. Needless […]
Dear America, please don’t make Donald Trump your president
So Donald Trump wants to be president. Well I would implore all Americans to think long and hard before casting a vote in his favour. […]
Should Christians Be Allowed To Marry?
Now I’m not a bigot – even George Brandis thinks that I have a right to be. In fact, some of my friends are Christian, […]
Barnaby’s bill
In the first six months of 2015, federal politicians claimed almost $48 million in expenses with Barnaby Joyce topping the list claiming $1,073,991.45. Mr Joyce […]
Day to Day Politics ‘A hangover of monumental proportion’
Saturday 9 January 2016 A day back on the job and the day-to-day political realities of life are hitting me. I’m still catching up and […]
Something in the Air
By Dau Branchazel Hypocrisy abounds. It is hiding behind every corner, but it also the corner itself as it obfuscates. It is in your face. […]
We diverted the boats
The ignorant arrogance exhibited by Tony Abbott in telling European nations that they should learn from his success in stopping the boats was met with […]
Where is this family holiday headed?
When Tony Abbott launched his election campaign in August 2013, he warned us that Kevin Rudd was “running the most dishonest election campaign in our […]
Has anyone heard from our Minister for Women or is she too busy protecting the workers?
The past week has seen the exposure of the disrespect for women that is prevalent in Coalition ranks. The actions of Briggs and Dutton have […]
The Game is Rigged
A short video by Robert Reich lasting just 2 minutes 35 seconds landed in my news feed on Facebook a few days ago. For all […]