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Independent Australia

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Media mood turns on shameless Morrison (except for Channel 9 ... and Kyle)
When the Big Swinging Dicks Club starts to turn against you, is your time at the helm numbered? read now...

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Repeated failures by Coalition Government expose us to COVID risk
With COVID cases now in the hundreds of thousands, there's something lacking in the narrative when it comes to tackling all the new variants that will come in 2022. read now...

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Voters in battleground states support a green transition
There are signs that support for green energy is sweeping the nation, writes Michael Mazengarb. read now...

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Future of working holiday visa unclear
Working holiday makers (WHM) have been a key part of Australia’s immigration arrangements since at least the 1970s. read now...

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Fossil fuels put climate crisis price tag in the billions
Governments across the USA are suing major climate polluters for the damage caused by their ‘intentional, reckless and negligent’ actions. read now...

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Cashing in on Christ — The Eyes of Tammy Faye
With church scandals still making headlines, a new film depicting the life of Tammy Faye Bakker feels sadly relevant. read now...

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Fan mail or 'man fail'?
Only Gladys knows. read now...

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +1000
How Scott Morrison unleashed a COVID wildfire
As COVID-19 case numbers explode under the Morrison Government, the PM still tries to pass the blame. read now...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Mark McGowan is not the dictator in your life — your boss is
WA Premier Mark McGowan's firm stance on border protection doesn't deserve as much criticism as the capitalist society that controls our lives. read now...

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Diplomacy dies on the dung-hill of Australia-China relations
In dealing with the expansion of Chinese power and influence in our region, the Morrison Government has displayed little diplomatic skill or maturity.  read now...

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Indefinite detention is a disgrace: We must vote to end it
Some of Australia's refugees have been detained for a horrifying nine years. Meanwhile, we've kept voting for the people who are doing it. read now...

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Solutions to COVID problems lack STEAM
The ability to deal with large scale systems due to COVID-induced change is sorely testing our political process. read now...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison goes back to school
With the new school year beginning, PM Scott Morrison chose to address students of fine breeding at Geelong Grammar School. read now...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +1000
The consequences of accessible technology
As sophisticated technology becomes more affordable and readily available, there lie dangers of it falling into the wrong hands. read now...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Perrottet ignores school COVID safety
The Perrottet Government isn't doing enough to ensure the safe return of kids to schools amid the Omicron wave. read now...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Election polls reveal Morrison slipping
The idea of the Morrison Government holding office took another blow with this year’s first Newspoll. read now...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Barrier Reef funding smells like another Morrison Government rort
Scott Morrison has pledged funds to save the Great Barrier Reef, conveniently at a time when he needs to win votes. read now...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Happy second anniversary to Morrison’s mishandling of the pandemic
Two years ago the Morrison Government made its first concrete announcement regarding Australia’s policy around the emerging threat of COVID-19. read now...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +1000
Rock-and-roll nun Sister Janet Mead remembered
Great humanitarian and unlikely rock star Sister Janet Mead has died of cancer, aged 83. read now...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:30:00 +1000
Barty rewards believers, winning Aussie Open after 44-year drought
Ash Barty joins an elite club of only four other players to have won a major on all three surfaces after winning this year's Australian Open women's singles title. read now...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Federal Government continues spin and inaction on environment in 2022
Watching Prime Minister Scott Morrison on TV clutching a koala, claiming concern for the species was more than most could stomach.  read now...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
News Corp's shoddy 'journalism' again dominates Press Council complaints
Australia’s media watchdog found more than two-thirds of all complaints upheld for violations of the media code of ethics in 2021 were against News Corp, Alan Austin reports. read now...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
A tale of two stories: Tame attacked while Colbeck off 'Scott-free'
The constant attacks on Grace Tame and the indifferent shrug towards Minister Richard Colbeck's disgraceful conduct highlight media bias in this country, writes Paul Begley. read now...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Australia Day: Flag 'freed', date still in chains
The fact we celebrate Australia Day each year on this date, January 26, is a glaring example of just how deeply ingrained is the casual racism of the nation towards First Australians. read now...

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Fact-based journalists under fire
As misuse of communication technology rises, fact-based journalism to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda is under even more attack. read now...

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Wage theft still amounts to big bickies despite new laws
Accusations of wage theft in Australia are escalating, despite recent laws making it a criminal offence to deliberately underpay or withhold workers' wages. read now...

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Serbia stomps on Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project
The Serbian Government has bowed to protests and cancelled a multi-billion dollar Rio Tinto mining project. read now...

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
COVID apathy is contagious
Just because our governments have given up on the pandemic doesn't mean we should do the same. read now...

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
No plan to address asylum seeker exploitation
The results of Peter Dutton's labour trafficking scam are still lingering as asylum seeker applications continue to surge. read now...

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Labour trafficking of asylum seekers could resume in Australia
As vaccinations have allowed a slow reopening of borders, there is a possibility that asylum seekers will again be exploited by employers in large numbers, writes Dr Abul Rizvi. read now...

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Visa changes target low-skill employment with few worker protections
As visa changes are likely to continue the influx of migrants, the Government is prioritising low-skill work that doesn't guarantee the rights of migrant workers, writes Dr Abul Rizvi. read now...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +1000
Grace Tame’s non-smile speaks volumes
Grace Tame was magnificent in her refusal. And as a survivor, I thank her with all my heart.​​​​​​​ read now...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Technology isn’t ruining lives, that’s the Government’s job
While some frown upon technology as diminishing our quality of life, it's our political leaders who have truly misguided us. read now...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Australia's corruption score plummets to shameful new low
Australia's corruption score has reached a new low, highlighting the urgency for a national integrity commission. read now...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Australians look in vain for independent foreign policy
One of the most disturbing features of contemporary politics is the almost complete absence of any difference in the foreign policy of the Coalition and Labor parties.  read now...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Mark David gives a fork
... he just doesn't give a RAT. read now...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Peter van Onselen's misogyny should be taken off air
Grace Tame’s refusal to appease Morrison with a smile has set off a typical reaction from privileged, middle-aged men, including Peter van Onselen. read now...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
USA and Europe react to Russian moves against Ukraine
Amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a display of unity is being achieved between European countries and the U.S. read now...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
KERRYN PHELPS: NSW school return plan exposes children to heightened COVID risk
The start of the school year is always exciting. But this year is different, writes Professor Kerryn Phelps. read now...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Colonial myth pushing government right-wing agenda
Perpetuation of the myth that White settlers are the superior people of Western nations is inspiring racism and right-wing extremism. read now...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Saving democracy: Bridging the Left/Right divide
Finding a common ground between both sides of the political spectrum is key to saving democracy in Western cultures. read now...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Assange wins right to appeal against extradition
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is allowed to challenge the decision over extradition in the UK Supreme Court. read now...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: Morrison and Hunt's tricky denial of RAT requisitions
As Australians struggle to access RATs tests, Greg Hunt and Scott Morrison have publicly denied allegations of stockpiling. read now...

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +1000
Meat Loaf: Heaven will be rockin'
Marvin Lee Aday, better known as the musical sensation Meat Loaf, has passed away of unknown causes, surrounded by family and friends. He was 74. read now...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Barnaby acts as epidemiologist and coroner as Coalition ignores COVID deaths
Political leaders have brushed off the seriousness of COVID-19, displaying a lack of concern for affected citizens. read now...

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Border controls demonised as WA effectively shuts out COVID
The media relentlessly attacks the measures imposed to protect people from COVID instead of reckoning with the severity of this virus, writes Dr Victoria Fielding. read now...

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Frydenberg's record proves he would be worse PM than Morrison
Opinions are being aired that Josh Frydenberg would be a better PM than Scott Morrison, yet his outcomes achieved as Treasurer suggest otherwise, says Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Ripped off: NDIS users failed by clueless Coalition
The NDIS continues to embed structural stigma into its service delivery. Meanwhile, the Coalition ignores those floundering in the messes that ill-considered public policy maintains. read now...

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Morrison silent while far-Right targets Indigenous communities
Scott Morrison has cast aside concerns about damaging misinformation infiltrating Indigenous communities, leaving the door open for assaults like that on the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. read now...

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Coalition caught napping: Ventilation key to curbing COVID
Australia has paid a high price during the pandemic for poor ventilation and underestimating the risk of aerosol transmission. read now...

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Australian visa program a human rights travesty
The Federal Government's treatment of immigrants has repeatedly demonstrated abuse against human rights. read now...

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Economy over health: Neoliberalism is destroying lives
Throughout the pandemic, the Australian Government has been heavily focused on the economy, leaving Australians to fend for themselves. read now...

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Treasury salary scandal deepens
The Department of Finance was warned that waiving a debt owed by a senior official was likely illegal but it waived the debt anyway. read now...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Why 'The Company You Keep' matters
Ten years ago, Robert Redford crafted a political drama that bears a lot of relevance to the chaos of our world today. read now...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Preventing the COVID Apocalypse
Humanity has managed to survive pandemics throughout history, but we must act now in order to avoid devastating consequences. read now...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Community immunity partygoers practise for Darwin Awards
Meanwhile, COVID wards show record numbers... read now...

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Scott Morrison: The Prime Minister of mad ideas
From kids driving forklifts to crippling foreign relations, Scott Morrison has made some truly questionable decisions of late. read now...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:37:00 +1000
ANALYSIS: No Morrison test requisitioning? We smell a RAT
In an exclusive IA report, we detailed mounting evidence suggesting that the Morrison Government is stockpiling tests ordered by pharmacies and others in the community who did plan in advance. read now...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Cost of toll roads take Sydneysiders for a ride
Road infrastructure is becoming less accessible, as market forces seek to monopolise a system that is intended on being available to all. read now...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Djokovic treatment 'drop in the ocean' compared to suffering of refugees
The recent detention of Novak Djokovic in Park Hotel in Melbourne has exposed one of our dirtiest national truths.  read now...

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Government greed is ruining our economy
Neoliberalism and poor government management over the years have been detrimental to a flourishing economy. read now...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Outrage over school COVID breeding grounds
Teachers are expressing concern over the Government's rush to send kids back to schools while the pandemic is worsening. read now...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Peter Dutton's war machine cult
The Federal Government has spent billions on defence equipment, ignoring issues such as the climate crisis and pandemic. read now...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Year 2038: The day we run out of time
Computer systems that use time for critical computations may encounter fatal errors if the Y2038 problem is not addressed. read now...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Djokovic case shows Morrison weak on border control
Despite claiming to have a strong stance on border control, the recent Djokovic debacle has proven Scott Morrison to be all talk. read now...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +1000
PM doubles down on sending kids back to school
Prime Minister Morrison wants to send kids back to schools despite evidence that it's not safe to do so. read now...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Josh Frydenberg caught out in salary scandal
The Federal Government has become embroiled in another salary cap scandal, secret documents reveal. read now...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
KERRYN PHELPS: Deliberate COVID infections present extreme dangers
I have a message for the people I am hearing lately who say they just want to catch COVID-19 to “get it over and done with”. read now...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
How Scott Morrison lost three core voting blocs in a week
The failings of the Coalition Government have finally dented its support among its core constituencies that are crucial to its re-election efforts, writes Andrew P Street. read now...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Indigenous Voice in the Constitution is the only meaningful option
The Government has made little progress on enshrining an Indigenous Voice to the Federal Parliament. It's clear the Voice must be incorporated into the Constitution, writes Ronahi Demirbag. read now...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 08:30:00 +1000
Australian Open opens up with Djokovic exit
While Novak Djokovic won’t defend the crown he has won the last three years, there is no shortage of star power in Melbourne ready to take the Serb’s place on the throne. read now...

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Will we survive the Morrison Government?
The question is no longer whether the Morrison Government will survive but rather, will we survive this (never mind another) Morrison Government? read now...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Morrison Government records 50 worst economic outcomes
The Morrison Government’s tally of economic indicators which are the “all-time weakest” or “worst decline in the developed world” keeps climbing, reports Alan Austin. read now...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +1000
Djokovic v Home Affairs brings home cruel immigration policy
Because Novak Djokovic is world-famous, the extreme cruelty of the Australian Government's immigration policy is getting international attention. read now...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +1000
Gang rape in Cambodia: A means of male bonding
Too many men in Cambodia feel entitled to shame, reject, harass and even rape women. read now...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Appointment of Murdoch mate to top job raises eyebrows
The Morrison Government appointment of a long-time friend to Rupert Murdoch as chair of the ACCC is dubious, given potential conflicts of interest. read now...

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Julian Assange — a thousand days in Belmarsh
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has now been in the maximum security facilities of Belmarsh Prison for over 1,000 days. read now...

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Government has done more damage than anti-lockdown movement
As the pandemic continues to wreak chaos, the blame lies not in the anti-lockdown crowd but in our government's return to form. read now...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Relocated Rohingyas finding a better life in Bhashan Char
While more work needs to be done, the Rohingya refugees relocated to Bhashan Char are finding opportunities for better lives. read now...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Australia's republic goal is getting closer
History editor Dr Glenn Davies explores the background to a new republic model so we can vote for our own Aussie head of state. read now...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: COVID testing is testing our patience
Can't find a RAT anywhere in Australia ... but we sure can smell one! read now...

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Peter Dutton's hypocrisy reaches new low
Given the Government’s treatment of women and refugees, Peter Dutton’s comments in the Sydney Morning Herald are pure hypocrisy. read now...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Mainstream media attacks Sydney Festival boycott
The corporate media has slammed the boycott of the Sydney Festival describing the move as anti-Semitic. read now...

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
The year of the RAT: Morrison's failures clear for all to see
Scott Morrison and his Government have continually failed to show leadership through this pandemic, writes Joel Jenkins. read now...

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
One year on from 6 January, another 'coup' looms
The attempted coup of 6 January does not spell the end of the threats to America's democracy, writes Phillip Farrugio. read now...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Which individual should we ignore? Phelps focuses on children's health
Mainstream news media reported yesterday a “clash” between another medical practitioner and me on social media. read now...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Sundance accused of theft amid refund controversy
One of the world's most celebrated film festivals is being accused of theft for refusing to issue refunds over false advertising. read now...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Sir Tony Blair: Bloody Knight of the Realm
The knighthood of Tony Blair has received backlash due to accusations of the former British PM being a war criminal. read now...

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +1000
How to discuss population growth without the racism
With Australia now returning to its pre-COVID population growth, people are asking how much Australia’s population should grow. read now...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Starlink takes on NBN to improve Australian farming
With the NBN rollout failing to provide adequate connectivity to rural Australia, satellite broadband is about to make a difference. read now...

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Rapid Antigen Test scandal reveals Morrison's cruelty
While many countries have offered free testing kits, the Liberal Government is determined to serve its own interests first. read now...

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +1000
Kerryn Phelps' 'How to Keep Your Brain Young': A thinking person's guide
If you have ever wondered whether your misspent youth may have killed off a few too many brain cells, the idea of impending brain atrophy can be terrifying. read now...

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Mainstream media applauds Morrison's 'let it rip' strategy
The mainstream media has eschewed objectivity in favouring the Liberal Party's "let it rip" pandemic strategy. read now...

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Djokovic saga highlights plight of refugees
The following is a speech given by detainee Joy Miah at the Park Hotel refugee rally on 9 January after Novak Djokovic had also been detained. read now...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Djokovic case makes Australia an international laughing stock
Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews’ decision to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa has made Australia an international laughing stock. read now...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +1000
Australian media must stand up for Assange's freedom
For far too long the Australian media has remained silent in the face of Julian Assange's persecution and that must change, writes Matilda Duncan. read now...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +1000
Debunking the myth that the Coalition are good economic managers
The mainstream media is pushing hard for the fiction that the Coalition competently manages the economy, as Alan Austin reports. read now...

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 12:30:00 +1000
Djokovic unhappy but Australia's refugees face lifelong persecution
Our focus should be on refugees that have been imprisoned for years rather than Novak Djokovic's days-long stay in the Park Hotel, writes Marion Costello. read now...

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +1000
The centre shall not hold: Scott Ryan's 'Challenging Politics'
Former Liberal MP Scott Ryan's 'Challenging Politics' looks at how modern politics shuns negotiation and compromise in the quest for easy answers. read now...

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Coalition misleads with claim financial watchdog works well
The Coalition would have us believe that Australia's financial ombudsman is on the money, but it's an expensive and elaborate charade, writes Dr Evan Jones. read now...



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