The dark side of diesel
By Dr Anthony Horton It’s fair to say that the Volkswagen diesel emissions revelations have captured the world’s attention. As a scientist with a background […]
A Political Watcher’s Pig Heaven
Over the last two years a number of articles have been written here at the AIMN about tax expenditures and the need to rein them in if […]
Interview With Mr Rabbit After Mr Bull Has Taken Over!
Andrew Boar Column Why The Removal Of Mr Rabbit Is A Tragedy Not Just For The Farm But The Worst Thing To Happen To This […]
Is the Australian government linked to atrocities overseas?
My name is Tracie Aylmer. I am an international criminal lawyer specialising in the International Criminal Court. It has come to my attention that a […]
Talking up Australia’s Middle Power Diplomacy
By Denis Bright What are the implications for Australian sovereignty of the broadening and strengthening of commitment to the Australia US military alliance in The […]
Abbott, Bolt And The Stages Of Grief
Most people will have heard about Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and the five stages of grief. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been having trouble working […]
Despite indications to the contrary, we are apparently doing “incredibly well”
Earlier on Tuesday, the Australian share market ended deeply in the red losing $56 billion in value, as the Glencore crash raised fears about companies […]
We need a feminist
Australia now has a female Minister for Women. The only trouble is, she isn’t a feminist. Now I know many people attach all sorts of […]
The Right Wing Horror Story
Before, during and after the implosion of the Abbott government, commentators have blamed this political failure on a ‘lack of narrative’. The media’s narrative of […]
Australia’s $234 billion climate gamble
By Dr Anthony Horton As of last year, China and the US were first and third on the list of Australia’s trading partners. Australian trade […]
More than anything, we must not be afraid to do things that are new
Malcolm Turnbull came to power stressing the need for flexibility to meet the challenges that face us. The Australia of the future has to be […]
Who provides the news: Journalists or Twitter?
I’ve noticed recently that a number of articles in the mainstream media revolve around what people are saying on Twitter. I settle into any particular […]
She’s back
Sophie Mirabella has won preselection for Indi. Does she deserve a second chance? When Tony Windsor was leaving politics, he said on Insiders that Mrs […]
The relevance of Tony Abbott
By Paul G. Dellit Now That The Lunatic Is No Longer In Charge Of The Asylum . . . That’s unfair. Tony Abbott neither is […]
Abbott’s Stockpile of Hubris
In his first interview after losing the Liberal leadership, Tony Abbott gives us his take on how his government performed with him as Prime Minister. […]