The press pack are acting as though the Coalition is temporarily exiled rather than categorically defeated, focusing on the Dutton-led losing side and ignoring the Albanese Government. read now...

The propaganda machine hasn't stopped portraying Peter Dutton as a “good bloke” despite his reputation as being devoid of compassion. read now...

More media make-believe, but this is truly hard to swallow. read now...

Peter Dutton has a history of cruelty and corruption, despite the mainstream media telling us we should give him a chance. read now...

The growing elderly population in the labour market will be critical to offsetting the negative impact of population ageing. read now...

It's time for the Labor Party to right the wrongs done to asylum seekers by both sides of government. read now...

ABC presenters appear captive to the former Coalition Government’s framing of the national narrative. read now...

The change of government and influx of not only women but mothers into Parliament have brought with them an air of optimism among advocates and the parents they support. read now...

Because Australians affected by an increased cost of living are having to shop around for the best price for their broadband services, the NBN is losing out. read now...

The Albanese Government now has a chance to act on climate change, resulting in better public health for all Australians. read now...

In their attempts to legitimise power, mainstream journalists have created a lack of trust in the media. read now...

Despite what the mainstream press might have you believe, Scott Morrison has no one to blame for his election loss but himself. read now...

Matt Kean has lambasted the Coalition over its lack of climate policy but has yet to prove himself as an environmental champion. read now...

Governments, academics and others are celebrating the Morrison Government’s defeat. read now...

Despite being underestimated by the previous regime and the Fourth Estate, Australians have swept away the side of politics devoid of empathy, “unfunded” or otherwise. read now...

A long-time activist for peace and justice, Stephen Darley passed away on 15 April 2022, aged 66. read now...

After a series of tragic mass shootings in the U.S., students are standing up to protest gun violence and political inaction by the U.S. Congress and Senate. read now...

There is a tsunami of poverty-related issues and draconian laws swamping offenders and filling prisons, yet we continue with the punitive penal estate despite its failure. read now...

Current high approval rates for offshore VET sector student applications from Nepal could raise more risk of colleges focused on selling "work visas" rather than education. read now...

As the new Parliament promises greater climate action, another mass bleaching event has impacted the Great Barrier Reef, raising urgent questions about its survival over the long term. read now...

There is popular support for Australia forging an independent foreign policy, writes Bevan Ramsden. read now...

There has been considerable commentary by politicians and others that Australia has done well in managing the pandemic. read now...

Former Top Gun pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is called back to train a new group of students for a perilous mission. read now...

Peter Dutton is likely to take leadership of the Liberal Party after the mainstream media was quick to ignore his illegal activities. read now...

An exposé on Peter Dutton by independent journalist Friendlyjordies has been ignored by the mainstream media. read now...

Mainstream media journalists are signalling the end before our new PM has even begun. read now...

With the defeat of Scott Morrison, Australia has dodged the abyss of Trumpism. read now...

AFL ground announcers screaming at fans between quarters, stage-managing their enthusiasm by telling them when to cheer? It's just not footy. read now...

Founder and publisher David Donovan explores the significance of the new Labor Government for Rupert Murdoch's stranglehold over Australia's media. read now...

PLAN E, a new climate and environmentally centred security strategy, finds world’s security forces must pivot. read now...

Australian media is hyping up the startling loss of standing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Labor Party as, among other things, a vote for climate action. read now...

The recent China-Solomon deal has sent waves of discomfort through the U.S. and its allies, particularly Australia. read now...

The Pentecostal Church's Seven Mountains Mandate is an affront to democracy and a danger to society. read now...

Australia voted for progressive change on Saturday 21 May and Independent Australia was right there with you. read now...

It's now up to the new Labor Government to deliver a better and more affordable service. read now...

Peter Dutton looks set to take over as the next leader of the Liberal Party and steer it further to the Right. read now...

The Morrison Government had escalated the fear of war, but there are far more critical things to be afraid of. read now...

Australia’s Parliament is not the only institution to have been trashed by the Coalition and corrupt corporate interests over the last decade. read now...

In spite of mainstream media discourse, the election result was a resounding victory for the popular Left. read now...

Anthony Albanese gained enough seats to stop Murdoch’s L-NP’s attempt at governing for a fourth consecutive term. read now...

Convinced it was their destiny to rot away inside a mental health system with limited capacity to help, one person's return to community connectedness came down to a single factor: they used their voice. read now...

The "cookers" promise to be out tomorrow at polling booths across the country, writes Tom Tanuki. read now...

IA is thrilled to invite you to join our exclusive live-stream Federal election coverage tomorrow night, 21 May 2022 from 6.30 pm. read now...

Who knew playing hide-and-seek at night with nature's critters could be so much fun? Frog-friendly Mark David, of course. read now...

Climate polluter Woodside is building its business strategy around the absurd notion that the very thing driving the climate crisis should continue as part of the emergency response. read now...

A tale of a democracy sausage stall gone wrong. read now...

Regardless of the Election result, Australia must treat refugees with humanity and dignity, writes Dr Nilanthy Vigneswaran.   read now...

The current Federal Election campaign has seen the major parties battle on several issues, with the economy, defence cost of living expenses and housing affordability all taking centre stage. read now...

Unless the self-proclaimed “fixer” Prime Minister actually fixes the election, the chances of a Morrison Government being returned on Saturday appear slim. read now...

If Scott Morrison and the Coalition win government, the state of our democracy will be imperilled, writes Peter Henning. read now...

How much better will the economy be under Morrison and Frydenberg? read now...

With Election Day looming, the top issues reveal something about the state of the nation. read now...

Much of the media’s focus has been on the Independent candidates, but the Greens is likely to be the real winners. read now...

Don't pick the turnip! read now...

Scott Morrison has misinformed the public on Australia's levels of net migration and our struggling visa system. read now...

Shane Bazzi has won an appeal against Peter Dutton over a tweet that would have cost more than $35,000. read now...

In the sea of campaigns and corflutes, it is easy to be disillusioned with Australia's political landscape, writes Jane Salmon. read now...

Is Scott Morrison so delusional, so out of touch with reality, that he actually believes some of the nonsense he says? read now...

Scott Morrison has shown an aversion to appearing in ABC interviews, preferring to be represented by the right-wing mainstream media. read now...

Polls are showing a triumph within reach for Allegra Spender as the popularity of Independent candidates continues to grow. read now...

While many parties promise a federal ICAC, FIN is the only party truly committed to eradicating government corruption. read now...

With more countries exploring digital currencies, traditional cash could soon become a thing of the past. read now...

IA founder David Donovan was interviewed by David Barr about the lack of secularism in Australian politics. read now...

Scott Morrison has promised change if re-elected after bulldozing Australia to ruin over the last three years. read now...

In his pitch for re-election, Scott Morrison is hammering several talking points that the facts overwhelmingly refute. read now...

The news media’s framing of debates about wage rises reveals subtle yet powerful class bias is alive and well. read now...

An independent Victorian party is hoping to make a loud voice against the Government's profits-before-people attitude. read now...

Law reform and investigations into cases such as the Timor-Leste spy scandal are long overdue. read now...

Movement politics backing Independent candidates in traditional Liberal seats could be a decisive thing in the coming Election. read now...

Rather than immigration slowing the rate of population ageing, in 2019, the rate was accelerated. read now...

Another day, another anti-Albanese smear campaign. read now...

Various reforms to the Australian Human Rights Commission are required to better protect and realise human rights in Australia, writes Professor Ben Saul. read now...

With a possible change in government on the way, it's time to focus on the importance of arts policy in Australia. read now...

Our governments should be ashamed of decades of neglect in scaling back carbon and methane emissions. In the upcoming Federal Election, we must vote to erode monopoly politics. read now...

Scott Morrison’s attack on Anthony Albanese, claiming the necessity of “economic" credentials for holding high office, doesn't stand up according to public record. read now...

The war over wages has become central to public debate in the lead-up to the Federal Election, with Albanese advocating real wages could rise alongside productivity growth. read now...

With the following words, it seems kismet and James Ashby might finally have met. read now...

The establishment of a federal anti-corruption commission is shaping up to be a key election issue. read now...

After nine years of corruption, economic ruin and misogyny, the time has come to vote the Coalition out. read now...

Deception, exploitation and cover-up are messages Australia is sending to our foreign neighbours. read now...

... paying out on politicians who put themselves in the poo! read now...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) last week updated its report on excess deaths from COVID-19, highlighting an extraordinary correlation between deaths and authoritarian leaders. read now...

We are all, on average, about 3% poorer every year under the Morrison Government. Founder and publisher Dave Donovan debunks the "Coalition are better economic managers" theory. read now...

Greg Norman's proposed golf tournament would ultimately provide more cover for Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark.  read now...

This Government seems to have broken a fundamental continuity that has defined the Coalition since Robert Menzies. read now...

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is responsible for dismantling laws that maintain accountability in the fossil fuel industry. read now...

Telstra is hoping to improve its presence in the video streaming market with a stake in Fetch TV. read now...

The covering up of corruption by the media is highlighting the importance of independent journalism more than ever. read now...

With the mainstream media in the Coalition's pocket, it's an effective weapon in the upcoming Election. read now...

Fears that the cashless debit card will be implemented for all income recipients, including those on the aged pension, appear to originate from the Government’s own information and statements. read now...

With the shambles of Sunday night's debate, Lee Duffield raises the case for getting a serious debate on the ABC. read now...

Almost complete silence in the current election campaign on biodiversity loss raises very serious questions. read now...

Grace Karskens of the Sydney Morning Herald described The First Dismissal by Luke Slattery as 'a fierce little book'.  read now...

The forthcoming Election offers hope for a major transformation of Australia’s society, even if not immediately. read now...

Jim Kable reviews a book by Arnie and Lee Duffield, filled with yarns about the Torres Strait, its people, pearling culture and the social change that followed the collapse of the shell industry. read now...

Instead of urging peace, most European nations have taken the opportunity to ramp up arms supplies, feed the war machine and boost the share prices of weapons manufacturers. read now...

Geo-coordinates showing services in paddocks and former rural bank sites wrongly listed as full-service branches — it’s time APRA checked the information banks are providing. read now...

Dr Stephen Strange must protect a young girl with the ability to cross universes from an evil being trying to usurp her power. read now...

The recent Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate rise won't make it any easier for the Morrison Government to get re-elected, writes Tarric Brooker.  read now...

It's election time and, accordingly, idiocy has hit new and ever more idiotic heights.  read now...