Complaint against John Howard to the International Criminal Court
Australia’s former Prime Minister John Howard has been accused of war crimes before the International Criminal Court in The Hague. A document titled Complaint against […]
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and free speech is looking pretty dubious too
Now, I’d like to start by condemning violence as a solution to anything and also by supporting free speech. I thought about showing my support for […]
Are we a secular state or a bunch of Pell pleasers?
According to Wikipedia, “a true secular state should steadfastly maintain national governance without influence from religious factions.” Considering Australia is a supposedly secular state, religion […]
The Cost of Unemployment
If you believe the present government regards unemployment and its younger brother, underemployment, as less important than a balanced budget, you are probably right. Certainly […]
“The Rise and Fall of Australia”
Book Review by John Lord Nick Bryant Is a BBC correspondent and author who often appears on Q&A and The Drum. I made the dreadful […]
“1984” is dated, but “2084” is here for the reading … (apologies to George Orwell)
“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort […]
Religion… What is it good for?
On the latest available research approximately 84% of the world’s population identify themselves as believing in, (or at least being affiliated with) one religion or […]
“I’m with Stupid” man arrested; imagine if he’d been against Stupid!
Ok, for those of you who haven’t caught up with the Queensland man who was arrested for standing next to LNP supporters and waving while […]
No changes to the GST – trust me
TONY ABBOTT has delivered a strong message to colleagues pushing for a change in the GST: it won’t be happening anytime soon. Speaking in the […]
Rage against the Black and White!
The shootings at Charlie Hebdo, the French newspaper, have shocked us all. But let us be united by it, writes Paul Dellit. Charlie Hebdo stands […]
2014: the Top 5
Hundreds of quality articles were published on The AIMN in 2014. Which ones were the most popular with our readers? Unsurprisingly, each of the Top […]
As Investment Advisers, The Liberals Make Alan Bond Look Good!
Late last year, I wrote about the Liberals’ criticism of the ANU’s decision to divest itself of shares in fossil fuel companies. As I pointed out, […]
Shock Jock Blitz
Will the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott produce his RN (Renunciation Form) to confirm that he has renounced his British citizenship? The question still has not […]
How Medicare rebate cuts may impact the patient, other than cost
Policies, based only on financial considerations, that discourage people from seeking treatment at the earliest (and therefore cheapest) opportunity are knee-jerk reactions at a momentary point […]
“Battlelines” by Tony Abbott; my computer thinks even the title is wrong!
As many of you are aware, before becoming Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott put his brain to work penning a manifesto which he published under the […]