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Independent Australia

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Another year of Coalition Government bites the toxic dust
For what non-self-serving legislation or achievements will this Government be remembered? read now...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Mainstream media is Morrison Government's puppet
Australia is suffering from a lack of journalistic integrity with many news outlets bowing down to the Liberal Party's agenda. read now...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
War against China: Sending our kids to the slaughter
If history has taught us anything, it's that war always results in the senseless death of our young. War against China would be catastrophic. read now...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +1000
Australia coming in hot to meet England in Adelaide
England might fancy winning the second Ashes Test, but the recent nine-wicket thrashing by in-form captain Pat Cummins and his men suggests Australia will be hard to beat again. read now...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Tony Abbott's NBN plan may have been a better option
With Australia's national broadband service still lagging behind, Paul Budde reflects on what could have been if Tony Abbott had his way. read now...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Alex Antic a poster boy for Australia's Trumpists
Liberal Senator Alex Antic has been siding with America's extreme right wing while slamming Australia's COVID-19 response. read now...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Assange verdict demonstrates tight grip of U.S. legal system
The outcome of Julian Assange's extradition appeal shows how overpowered the British legal system was by that of the United States. read now...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Dutton defamation case an affront to free speech
The Liberal Party is continuing its war on social media with Peter Dutton winning a defamation case over a Twitter comment. read now...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison's ego is killing democracy
The vanity of our Prime Minister along with a complicit mainstream media have destroyed the fabric of democracy. read now...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Neoliberal principles guide journalism in Australia
Journalists have the power to frame reality for audiences, because they set the standards for what is considered "good", "bad", "normal" or "controversial". read now...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Julian Assange trial is political hypocrisy
Given that governments in the past have encouraged whistleblowing, the punishment of Julian Assange is a great hypocrisy. read now...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Australia bows down to America for nuclear submarines
Australia's nuclear submarine program has become less to do with our defence and more about placating the American Government. read now...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
New Caledonia to cast final vote on independence
The third independence referendum set for New Caledonia was to be like the last two — but this time had worrying differences. read now...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +1000
'Travesty of justice': UK Court rules Assange can be extradited to U.S.
UK human rights activists speak of a “travesty of justice” as the High Court expresses its "trust" in U.S. assurances. read now...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
ABC’s Insiders doesn't serve its viewers or the nation
The case for a review of Insiders and sacking its producers, presenter and most regular guests has strengthened as the year has progressed, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Badfinger’s Straight Up album rocks 50 years later
Despite difficulties with their record company and crooked manager, power-pop pioneers Badfinger broke out their landmark Straight Up album in December 1971. read now...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Climate change must inform every financial decision
The conference of parties (COP) met for the 26th time, constituting one of the most important meetings held by the United Nations in recent history. read now...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Banking corruption continues despite parliamentary inquiries
Little has been done to stop white-collar crime in the banking sector despite a number of inquiries and a Royal Commission into fraudulent activity. read now...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 12:30:00 +1000
JOHN PILGER: U.S. wins extradition appeal against Julian Assange
In a blow to journalism and free speech, the U.S. has won its appeal against the decision not to extradite Julian Assange. read now...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Beijing Olympics boycott is pointless
Several nations have made a stand against China by refusing to send government officials to the Olympics, but it's an ineffectual strategy. read now...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Liberal Party stalling in race to 2022 Election
It seems the Prime Minister is blaming the choice of tyres while ignoring Team L-NP’s overall poor performance. read now...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Government hiding dark secrets of kangaroo industry
The Liberal, National and Labor Parties have ensured the public will never know the findings of an Inquiry into wellbeing of kangaroos. read now...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David goes to Bathurst
Because nothing says PR for PM like a televised sports race. read now...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2019: Kill Bill 4: Suffering under ScoMo
After a defeat in the 2019 Election, Labor is promising to repair the damage done by the Morrison Government, especially with the climate crisis. read now...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
The IPA rolls out ugly campaign against the ABC
The Institute of Public Affairs is seeking to harm the ABC's reputation, while questions linger over its own operations and purpose, writes Anthony Klan. read now...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Independents can revolutionise Australian politics
Electing independents is the answer to curing the problems facing Australia's democracy, writes Georgia Steele.  read now...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison's sexual harassment dog act trolls women
Managing editor Michelle Pini examines Scott Morrison's claims of parliamentary workplace improvements since the Brittany Higgins rape allegations in February.  read now...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Morrison backs Berejiklian for Warringah under cloud of corruption
After having her name tarnished by corruption allegations, Gladys Berejiklian now has the support of Scott Morrison in running for Warringah. read now...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
School safety neglected as COVID-19 infections rise
State and federal governments have been rushing children back into schools despite not taking adequate precautions against COVID-19. read now...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Government failing in regional telecommunications
The Federal Government has dropped the ball when it comes to NBN and mobile communications in regional Australia. read now...

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Perrottet’s shock population plan to stuff the nation
The reckless determination of the NSW Premier to increase the state's population without solid planning will ultimately add to the climate crisis. read now...

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Australia ready for battle against England in first Ashes Test
The biggest and oldest rivalry in world cricket resumes on Wednesday when Australia and England do battle in the first Ashes Test of the summer at the Gabba. read now...

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Liberal or Labor, News Corp will back the winning team
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp will shift allegiance to Labor in the event of a 2022 Election win and claim some responsibility for the victory. read now...

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Christian Porter and the unedifying end of a damaging political career
Christian Porter left Parliament this week in the same way that he lived his entire life: privileged and certain that any slight against him was unwarranted. read now...

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Backing horses: Australia’s questionable Solomon Islands intervention
The history of humanitarian missions is a history of taking sides, disruptive partiality and the forfeiture of the very object powers claim when intervening in another country.  read now...

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Fact checking Frydenberg's flood of furphies and fabrications
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is ramping up the falsehoods as an election looms, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
America pays to oppose Argentine Packaging Law
With corporate profits being threatened, America has offered bribes to oppose new environmental legislation being proposed in Argentina. read now...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Sexual harassment in Tajikistan: It's rife and largely unchecked
In Tajikistan, like much of the Central Asia region, violence against women is widespread and stems from the highly patriarchal nature of Tajik society. read now...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Why the Coalition must fund COVID treatment for the unvaccinated
Singapore has decided not to fund COVID treatment for its unvaccinated, to increase vaccine take-up, but the Coalition shouldn't replicate this strategy in Australia. read now...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
All capitalism 'can do' is destroy our planet
Scott Morrison's new slogan is hypocritically telling us that our planet's saviour from the climate crisis is the very thing destroying it. read now...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Pauline Hanson plunges anti-vax reputation even lower
Between falling victim to COVID-19 and admitting neo-Nazis among their ranks, it seems members of the anti-vax movement have given up caring. read now...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Dune (part one) — spice up your life
The son of a noble family is entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy. read now...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Frydenberg admits to planning Bridget Archer ambush
The ambush of Bridget Archer is the latest incident of poor behaviour from Josh Frydenberg and he’s now admitted that the ambush was preplanned with Scott Morrison. read now...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Pentagon to expand military presence in Australia against China
The U.S. Department of Defence is focusing on building bases in Guam and Australia in an effort to prepare for war against China. read now...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Omigod. Omicron!
OmicMarketing opportunity! read now...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2019: Normalising Scott Morrison
This week, we've seen more harassment and bullying by the Coalition, mostly directed at female MPs such as Jacqui Lambie and Bridget Archer. read now...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
PM Morrison: The skipper who won't play with a straight bat
With the PM's ploy of reducing some debate to a cricket analogy, Scott Morrison, the "king of spin", has rebranded being called a liar to make it seem like only a bit of sledging. read now...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Blowing the whistle on umpire abuse
Sporting organisations must do more to look after their umpires' mental health and well-being, with research showing an increase in anxiety and depression for Australian sports officials. read now...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison’s top 10 bare-faced lies
What are a few outright lies between friends, international leaders and the entire nation when you're the Prime Minister? read now...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +1000
China increases cyberwar tactics
As tensions continue to rise, China is using cybertechnology to enhance bullying tactics against Western democracies. read now...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Federal insurance scheme needed to revitalise arts sector
A national insurance scheme is key to boosting confidence within the visual arts sector after suffering losses through the pandemic. read now...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Detained refugees denied access to library services
Library services are yet to be provided to refugees detained in a Melbourne facility, despite efforts from librarians and City of Melbourne councillors. read now...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison invents his own polygraph test
Scott Morrison branches out into small business whilst carrying out his duties as prime minister. read now...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison renews crackdown on social media users
Scott Morrison is trying to introduce legislation that will hold social media companies accountable for what he considers harmful content. read now...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Alan Tudge disappoints with new education strategy
A new international education strategy released by the Federal Government is another example of the Liberal Party's failure to plan efficiently. read now...

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
KERRYN PHELPS: Coalition threatened by Independent movement
Independent politicians, particularly women, are becoming a strong voice against the ineptitude of our Federal Government. read now...

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Coalition Government should've already closed our borders to Omicron
Australia needed to close its border to Omicron, the new COVID variant. read now...

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison Government notches up 40 'worst on record' economic outcomes
Recent economic data brings the tally of failures in economic management by Prime Minister Morrison and Treasurer Frydenberg to 40, as Alan Austin documents. read now...

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
People living with disability have a dignified right to sex
Graeme Sparkes reviews a new memoir that explores the bond a mother shares with her son who is living with disability and her resolve to ensure his right to sexual life. read now...

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Sexual abuse survival: How one woman's story helped heal another
Dr Jennifer Wilson's own account of sexual abuse survival acknowledges Grace Tame, whose fierce courage in telling her story helped free memories for Wilson that inspired further healing. read now...

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Coalition derails Federal ICAC on technicality
The Morrison Government recently managed to scuttle debate of Helen Haines' proposed bill for forming a Federal ICAC by way of a technicality. read now...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Corruption and extremism threaten government legitimacy
The strength of our Federal Government has been diminished by its response to the rise of right-wing extremism and accusations of corruption. read now...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: The Wheel of Time — almost magical
A powerful magic wielder takes a group on a perilous journey to discover if one of them might be the one prophesied to defeat a great evil. read now...

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Dutton commits to following U.S. into war for Taiwan
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has pledged allegiance to the U.S. in defending Taiwan against attacks from China. read now...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2019: The blatant hypocrisy of Scott Morrison’s Christian faith
Scott Morrison is once again on the warpath against religious discrimination, quoting from the Bible in Parliament while introducing new religious freedom laws. read now...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1000
Liberal Party's bloody history forgotten as Morrison cries freedom
Scott Morrison’s chant over “people wanting their lives back” recalled some 200 young men dead in Vietnam, conscripted by his political Party, the Liberals. read now...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David takes his message to the masses
"A man's word is only as good as my mainstream media mates say it is!" read now...

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison's Medusa complex
It has become obvious that our Prime Minister suffers from the “Medusa complex”, a syndrome typified by the inability to address any issue directly. read now...

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Bloody Idiot of the Week — Episode 24: Would Scomocchio lie?
Which version of Scott Morrison is worse? Scotty from photo ops? The liar from the shire? Conspiracy Scott, the QAnon nut? So many to choose from! read now...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Don't punish the poor: Fines must be based on income
There is a discriminatory, classist struggle in this nation, in which the unemployed, the underemployed and the homeless can be decimated because they are too poor to pay fines. read now...

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Morrison Government mistakes ABC for a department it can control
Conservatives attacking the ABC is now so common that it has become almost redundant to report on it. read now...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison braves the NSW Electoral Labyrinth Of Doom
Prithee, gentle reader, hear my tale of valour, sacrifice and abandoned political talking points — for the path to victory for Scott "Sir Fibsalot" Morrison is a narrow and treacherous one. read now...

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Conspiracy cults breeding terrorism through protests
Protests by right-wing groups over vaccine mandates have seen a rise in extremist behaviour, with death threats carried out against politicians. read now...

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
NBN remains a political football
A new revelation published in The Guardian shows that the NBN is much more expensive than what the Coalition let us believe in 2013. read now...

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Peaceful protesters reject Far-Right violence
Dr Martin Hirst attended the Stop the Far-Right rally in Melbourne on 20 November, organised to counter the fascism seen in anti-vax rallies. read now...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Protests distract Government from climate crisis
Vaccine mandate protests around the country are distracting politicians from the ongoing climate crisis that still requires urgent attention. read now...

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Australia’s weak labour market causes NZ migration slump
Weakened labour markets in Australia and New Zealand have resulted in a significant slump in net migration of NZ citizens. read now...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Liberals incite Far-Right to lynch Andrews
Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at the latest Melbourne protests, where society's scariest gather, fuelled by complicit Liberal Party politicians. read now...

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
How an influx of independents could change Parliament for the worse
Significant change is often made by holding government and independents rarely, if ever, wield this power, writes Dr Kay Rollison. read now...

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Paul Keating slams Morrison's approach to Australia-China relations
Paul Keating's appearance at the National Press Club after a 26-year absence demonstrates one thing, at least: that each new prime minister of Australia is worse than the previous one. read now...

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Inflation worse under Coalition than Labor, contrary to Morrison's claims
Scott Morrison’s latest scare campaign claims interest rates and inflation will be worse under Labor than the Coalition, but the historical data refutes that, writes Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1000
One person's metaverse is another's dystopian reality
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta: an attempt at rebranding Facebook's sullied image, a cool new virtual space, or is the social media giant building a dystopian world? read now...

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +1000
Sex and disability: The right to intimate connection
In this personal account, a mother explores the health and quality-of-life benefits of sex work in support of people, like her son, who are living with disability. read now...

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Rohingya financial burden too great for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is bearing the economic burden of supporting the displaced Rohingya community, with international assistance urgently needed. read now...

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Angus Taylor admits emissions policy was misleading
Angus Taylor has admitted the Safeguard Mechanism was never designed to compel companies to reduce emissions. read now...

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scotty the school captain is out of his depth
Australia is lagging behind significantly where climate policy and action is concerned, and high school level leadership just won’t cut it anymore. read now...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Anti-vax rallies stink of Fraser Anning's populism
The current anti-vax movement is starting to show signs of White nationalist politics as spouted by Fraser Anning in 2019. read now...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Liberals and mainstream media encourage extremism
The mainstream media and Liberal Party through their lies and propaganda have created a breeding ground for violence and extremism. read now...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is selling the truth
... along with some snake oil, two used cars and a genuine Fukurri rug. read now...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison is a threat to the Great Barrier Reef
By failing in climate policy, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is also failing in protecting the future of the Great Barrier Reef. read now...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
The Far-Right in Melbourne presents a clear danger to democracy
The presence of neo-fascist thugs in the so-called “freedom protests” marks an escalation of their recruiting efforts and a threat to democratic norms, writes Dr Martin Hirst. read now...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Coalition provocation and silence fueling ugly Melbourne 'protests'
Before we focus on the people at the Melbourne "protests", we should consider the messaging that got them there and the complicit silence that enabled them. read now...

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: ICAC gun club a failure prior to grant
The 1,000-person convention centre at a Wagga Wagga gun club at the heart of corruption investigations is a major white elephant. read now...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Kings of defamation: Porter, Laming, Barilaro, Dutton et al
In a string of defamation lawsuits, Coalition MPs Barilaro, Dutton, Porter, Laming and others have let loose on citizens to suppress loose tongues. read now...

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:30:00 +1000
WHAT'S ON: Last Night in Soho — a night you'll never forget
A young girl fantasises about the '60s and dreams of a girl whose life takes a sinister turn, one that consumes her and leads her towards her own dark destiny. read now...

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Labor possibly handing Morrison another election victory
While the Morrison Government has done more than enough to lose the upcoming election, Paul Begley asks if Labor has done enough to deserve a win. read now...

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Right-wing commentators turning journalism into public relations
Right-wing political commentators are being awarded for journalism, highlighting the growing need for integrity in real news reporting. read now...

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +1000
Labor’s NBN plan to reach 8 million households
It seems Labor has bitten the bullet and decided that to have an overall better quality NBN, more money is needed to upgrade the Fibre-to-the-Node (FttN) to full-fibre. read now...

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Flashback 2012: Prominent Liberal says Gillard should be kicked to death
The Murdoch press shrugged its shoulders and failed to condemn death threats against Victorian Premier Dan Andrews by protesters over the weekend. read now...

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +1000
‘Glasgow Pact’ keeps pressure on climate laggards like Australia
The COP26 Conference was a success, despite countries including Australia trying to water down the agreement to phase out coal. read now...



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