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Independent Australia

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
More lying, rorting, taunting Coalition capers with Josh, Bridget and Sussan
More Morrison Government "heavy lifting" on lying, rorting and taunting in the lead up to the Federal Election.  read now...

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Anzac Day and the conflict-loving neocons
This year's Anzac Day has been politicised into a call-to-arms against China by our Coalition leaders. Founder and publisher Dave Donovan calls for war profiteers to be condemned. read now...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Morrison's best shot for votes will be the politically disengaged
With his track record of economic mismanagement and political ineptitude, Scott Morrison needs to target those too young to know better. read now...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Coal canoodling Canavan says net zero is 'all over'
Matt Canavan has stirred controversy by declaring that coal has won priority over net-zero emissions targets. read now...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David's mic drop
'Liberal Party — who else can you trust to weld a curry?' read now...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
'Don't Look Up' Election further ignores climate crisis
The major parties, abetted by large swathes of the media, are avoiding serious engagement with the reality of the climate emergency. read now...

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Corruption is 'endemic' in Australia
The damage from corruption in the Federal Government is felt by the Australian taxpayer in the waste of tax dollars and the loss of a fair and democratic society. read now...

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Hysteria over the Solomon Islands-China security pact
Visits to Honiara are part plea, part threat. Delegations are equipped with a note of harassment.  read now...

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Vote for the Morrison Government and say goodbye to our koalas
After years of inaction toward saving our koalas, another term for the Morrison Government would result in their extinction. read now...

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
The irony of advanced technology
With technology advancing at a rapid pace, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the human mind to understand and control it. read now...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Why I turned down Sampson doco after he enabled neo-nazis
When I saw Todd Sampson posing next to Blair Cottrell on social media, I knew that Sampson was yet another "intrepid" Australian media vulture trying to mine the far-right space for content.  read now...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
KERRYN PHELPS: Coalition go for teal in The Corflute Games
From legal challenges to political subterfuge, welcome to the dramatic world surrounding election campaign signage. read now...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
The rorting, taunting Coalition Government
Is it any wonder that, despite promising to introduce one, the Morrison Government has voted against a federal integrity commission 31 times? read now...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Temporary Protection Visas achieve little in stopping boats
In the past week of the election campaign, there has been much debate about the role of Temporary Protection Visas. read now...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Department heads give worst ever economic report after eight Coalition years
The heads of Treasury and the Finance Department have just issued the most pessimistic Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook report. read now...

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +1000
Siberia's mineral wealth: Russia has it — China wants it
As a strategy, "divide and rule" has been most effective in the Middle East and may yet be utilised against Russia in the drive to exploit Siberia's untold wealth. read now...

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
FitzSimons' 'Gallipoli' puts us right alongside the ill-fated Anzacs
It is eight years since Peter FitzSimons first published 'Gallipoli'. On the cusp of Anzac Day 2022, Michael Read's review of this book questions whether it still stands up. read now...

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +1000
Assange legal team announces 'fresh developments' at court hearing
Julian Assange’s legal team announced “serious submissions” would be made to the UK Home Secretary, who will decide on the WikiLeaks founder's extradition to the U.S. read now...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Inspired by Australia's inhumanity, UK plans to send refugees to Rwanda
As broadcast on the BBC 's World Service on 15 April, the policy of asylum seeker deterrence is just about moving a problem elsewhere.  read now...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Even in a Republic, the Commonwealth has a continuing role
We should not use public apathy towards Commonwealth Day and the current involvement of the royal family in the Commonwealth as reasons to walk away from it, writes David Muir. read now...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Australia’s appalling Timor legacy and why it matters
May 20 will mark 20 years of independence for Australia’s near neighbour, the nation of Timor-Leste. read now...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Nordic lore with a bit of gore, The Northman fails to bore
A young Viking prince is determined to fulfil a promise to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father. read now...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Blessed be those trained in empathy
For they shall not make unspeakable blunders... read now...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
With migration, Labor's nurses plan can work
Two major Labor policies will require a substantial increase in the nurse and doctor workforce — but many are asking where the extra doctors and nurses will come from. read now...

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Why Australia must not deliver Mad (Prime) Minister Morrison his second 'miracle'
Will Scott Morrison be granted a second "miracle" election win? Founder and publisher Dave Donovan considers Mad (Prime) Minister Morrison's spiritual and temporal chances. read now...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Now is a crucial time for journalists we can trust
With the mainstream media more compliant than ever, there is a need for credibility from our journalists during the election campaigns. read now...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Josh Frydenberg's dog act
Guide Dogs Victoria appears to have broken federal law with its CEO heavily advocating Josh Frydenberg. read now...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Gotcha questions expose media double standards
Sunday’s episode of Insiders showed how some of the most respected journalists can fall into the trap of playing double standards. read now...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
KERRYN PHELPS: Why Independents are the teal deal
The Independent movement has risen on the determination to restore the integrity that our two-party system fails to uphold. read now...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +1000
FLASHBACK 2021: Medicare cuts prove the Coalition is bad for our health
Labor has attacked the Coalition's Medicare cuts after Anne Ruston tried defending past comments on its sustainability. read now...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
The ongoing media fixation on Albo’s ‘gaffe’
Journalists need to improve the quality of their questions instead of chasing 'gotcha' moments with political leaders. read now...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
NBN Co's Sky Muster is failing to deliver
Users across the country are complaining about the Sky Muster service. read now...

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Political journalists are framing the Election
The mainstream media is shaping the narrative of the 2022 Election into a battle between two leaders. read now...

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Mainstream media fails democracy in Election coverage
Leading up to the Election, journalists have resorted to a contest of public relations, leaving a blemish on democracy. read now...

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:30:00 +1000
Chris Bailey of The Saints: A life lived 'stranded on Saturday night'
Chris Bailey, lead singer of the seminal and highly influential punk band The Saints, has passed away from as-yet-undisclosed causes. He was 65. read now...

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Anne Ruston tries to outdo Morrison and Frydenberg on greatest deceptions
Falsehoods foisted on voters by the Liberal Party are multiplying rapidly. read now...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
7 crucial things ‘we know’ about Scott Morrison that we ‘don’t’ about Albo
PLEASE NOTE the following information is brought to you via Twitter sewers and various public records. read now...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Federal Government faces pressure over $18 million charity funding
In April's Senate Estimates hearings, the Federal Government was quizzed over its grant of $18 million to the "Australian Future Leaders Foundation", a charity that appears to have no staff, office or website.  read now...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Commonwealth Day has had its day
Commonwealth Day was met with complete silence in Australia this year, suggesting we push for a republic and bring on a resident for president. read now...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +1000
Teachers stalk students in 'sex for grades' swap
There is a desperate need for women and girls in Mozambique to realise their rights — teachers should not be allowed to sexually harass young girls. read now...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is praying for a sign
... that Australians can spot a mainstream media beat-up when they see one. read now...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Media sets up protective barrier to seal Morrison's victory
We must note the Prime Minister and his Government, beleaguered by poor performance and mismanagement, is still in contention this election because of Australia’s media coverage.    read now...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Democracy is failing to tackle the climate crisis
The structures of democracy must change in order for the world to overcome crises such as climate change, writes Dr Helen Camakaris. read now...

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +1000
In Australia there are more statues of animals than women
Across the nation, less than four per cent of public statues are of women. It’s time to fully recognise the legacy of Rockhampton’s Annie Wheeler. read now...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
At Morrison's media party, there's no such thing as a 'free' drink
For the sake of impartiality, the media must extricate itself from the vortex of the Prime Minister's "influence", writes Dr Jennifer Wilson. read now...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Father of Assange, John Shipton, speaks for human rights in Rome
The father of WikiLeaks publisher, Julian Assange, spoke at two conferences in Italy. read now...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Not alone: Morrison's ministers also untrustworthy
Scott Morrison is having a torrid time lately. read now...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
The Election Race: The carnival begins as mainline media whips Albo
The Federal Election campaign is off and running and mainline meejah jockeys are doing their best to whip their horses across the finish line first — even forsaking good grammar on the way! Catch David G. Donovan trackside for the lates...

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Morrison’s 1.3 million jobs promise depends on net migration
Scott Morrison has announced he will create 1.3 million jobs over five years — but how would that be delivered? read now...

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
A nationalised legal system would bring justice for all
Access to a properly nationalised legal system would enable citizens to resolve legal matters without the outrageous cost of legal fees. read now...

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Dutch solar foil to turn Australia into major hydrogen exporter
Australia is taking further steps in embracing solar power by utilising technology manufactured in the Netherlands. read now...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Morrison's arrogance toward South Pacific fuels China tensions
The Coalition's fumbling of foreign policy has resulted in a dangerous display of bravado as tensions escalate with China. read now...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Human Rights Commission facing downgrade over Morrison appointments
The Morrison Government has been accused of stacking AHRC top jobs, resulting in the Commission potentially losing its top-tier status. read now...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +1000
ScoMo ‘Sales’ through political storm, narrowly misses floodwaters and prayer rooms
If you missed Scott Morrison’s election launch, sorry, interview with Leigh Sales on Tuesday, you missed an excellent opportunity to be appraised of all the great things his Government has done for Australia. read now...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Independents: Putting paid to patch-up politics
Luke Hinsley intends to run in the upcoming Federal Election as an Independent because "we need leaders who think differently, take bigger actions and plan long term". read now...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
HOW GOOD IS SCOMO?! The PM's list of achievements keeps growing
Scott Morrison here again. I've updated my list of achievements to remind you what you'll get if you vote for me. read now...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Park Hotel may be over but refugee abuse is not
Following the release of refugee detainees from Park Hotel imprisonment, rallies over the weekend called for more action. read now...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Slashing development aid harms our security and the destitute abroad
The Coalition’s mismanagement of foreign affairs has serious consequences for Australia. read now...

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Double standards stir racist-Australia comments
We have offered unlimited visas to Ukrainian refugees, but 700,000 displaced Afghans do not get the same treatment. So much for respect for human rights in democratic Australia. read now...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Scotty's missiles are missing
Another political promise that has failed to launch. read now...

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +1000
UN doesn't 'hold out' hope Australia will act on climate change
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres recently named Australia a "hold out" on setting stronger emissions reduction targets. read now...

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Australians should consider abolishing the police
Abolishing the police is a topic Australians should explore, writes Sylvia Aramchek. read now...

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Morrison's Australia remains servile under AUKUS agreement
Australia is happy to be compliant as AUKUS seeks hypersonic weapons, writes Binoy Kampmark. read now...

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Aged care child rape scandal spreads to Uniting Church
The Uniting Church – like the Anglican Church – has been using its taxpayer-funded aged care arm to pay out millions of dollars to its victims of child sexual abuse. read now...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Rethinking customer relationships in Australian hospitality
Critically unpacking customer service in hospitality and equalising the playing field to be responsive to workers is needed now more than ever. read now...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Budget 2022 embraces the environmental folly of Big Australia 2.0
The Coalition's plan to increase net migration ignores the already present danger of the climate crisis. read now...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Elections in Europe — Amid Ukraine agony, Russia still finds support
Elections in Europe have shown the extent of pro-Russia sympathy. read now...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Despite being a national icon, the koala left for dead
Conservation of remaining koalas has descended into a political farce, with the Queensland Government leading the pack. read now...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +1000
NAB downgrades branches to cashless services
The definition of what makes a bank a bank has never been more important as NAB starts to quietly downgrade branches to cashless services. read now...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +1000
The Republic, Easter and the decline of religious devotion in Australia
Australian Republicans are stirring back to life again.  read now...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Amnesty for refugees in Australia is urgently needed
With asylum seekers slowly being released from detention, now is a perfect time for Australians to demand more from the Government. read now...

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Big Four banks casting a dangerous shadow
Dale Webster exposes the Big Four retreat from regional Australia, leaving cashed-up and bankless towns watching their money go round and round. read now...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Clive Palmer must answer for UAP antisemitism
Little has been mentioned in the mainstream media about the United Australia Party's ties to antisemitism. read now...

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Telstra welcomes Vicki Brady as first female CEO
The appointment of Vicki Brady as the new CEO of Telstra is an opportunity to usher in progressive changes for the company. read now...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Odds on regional banks will be gone despite inquiry
Despite the recently announced Government inquiry into regional banking services, it appears the process won't save individual bank branches. read now...

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +1000
'Piggy' banks rack up rural closures
The "big four" banks started pulling out of regional Australia more than 30 years ago, but lack of transparency has made confirming the scale of closures difficult. read now...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Regional bank closures set to become election issue
Bank closures in regional Australia will be an election issue for the first time for years, as the findings of a Government inquiry are being handed down just before the Federal Election. read now...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Comparing the budgets — Labor cares and Liberals spend
There is a biased opinion amongst mainstream journalists that Labor governments overspend and are not prudent economic managers. read now...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
The Coalition is no longer fit for purpose
If L-NP voters have a skerrick of integrity left they should assist the rest of Australia in ushering this Government out. read now...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Morrison's misogyny, racism and bullying won't disappear with a stat dec
Scott Morrison's willingness to sign a stat dec over accusations of racism feels invalid considering his track record of lying. read now...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
GRACE TAME: Exploitative media
Grace Tame speaks up about the demise of media integrity and why the exploitation of Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching is not in the public interest. read now...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Bogus bullying, the buy-your-vote Budget and a fake tan fight-back
By now, you will have seen and heard plenty of commentary about the Federal Budget, which was handed down yesterday. read now...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Labor's talk is strong, but FIN is the best choice to end corruption
As sausages across Australia get ready for their big day out, voters face a stark choice — Scomo or Albo? read now...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +1000
A Federal Election is imminent and media matters
Sharing "good" journalism and good information – particularly on Twitter and Facebook – will shift more hearts and minds at election time than yelling at people. read now...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Most families have a sad story to tell about Australia's aged care system
As I meet voters in the electorate of Bradfield, where I’m standing as an independent candidate in the Federal Election, I hear endless sad stories about aged care. read now...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Morrison and Frydenberg's only economic success isn't even true
There is less to Australia’s jobless situation than the Coalition and the craven mainstream media want us to believe. read now...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +1000
Plovers in your backyard: It's no picnic
Plucky plovers or avian hell-spawn? Mark David describes his experience of living with the "shouty" birds who share his home. read now...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Like tobacco, Australia has a coal problem it must overcome
Australia has a problem and its name is coal. read now...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Modern slavery shouldn't be weaponised by conservative governments
Modern slavery has become a major talking point in recent years. read now...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Court green-lights Sussan Ley's climate duty of care appeal
On 15 March, the Full Federal Court handed down its decision in the Sharma v Minister for the Environment case, delivering a blow to the hopes of young people and climate activists. read now...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Australia's neo-Nazi threat — Revealed: Amongst Us
As neo-Nazism continues to be a growing problem in Australia, it's important to be aware of the dangers it presents. read now...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Australia losing Pacific grip as China makes deal with Solomons
A security treaty between China and the Solomon Islands has set off alarm bells in Canberra with the desire to meddle stronger than ever. read now...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Josh's jobless jargon
Josh Frydenberg's claims of the Coalition's economic accomplishments crumble under scrutiny. read now...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David is flooding the nation with advice
Suggesting renters buy a house — not once, but twice! read now...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +1000
How your vote can stop the democratic dictatorship
There are better and wiser options than voting for either of the two major parties in the coming Election. read now...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Adani's promise of jobs doesn't add up
Despite being subsidised by the Queensland Government, it appears the Adani mine in central Queensland could be employing as few as 300 production staff. read now...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +1000
People with disabilities marginalised in politics and wider society
Diversity in Australia’s federal and state parliaments has been a hot topic for debate in recent years. read now...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Julian Assange's family tirelessly advocate for his freedom
The fight for Julian Assange's freedom goes on in the face of Western intransigence, writes Dr John Jiggens. read now...

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Forget debt! Budget confirms Morrison Govt couldn't care less about deficits
Both major political parties claim they will grow the economy faster so that the debt becomes more affordable. read now...

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Disability advocates condemn neglect of chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers
The Australian medical community is ignoring research and promoting outdated information in the fight against myalgic encephalomyelitis. read now...



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