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Brian Martin
Brian Martin is emeritus professor of social sciences at the University of Wollongong and vice president of Whistleblowers Australia.
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Ready for the pulse? Getting rid of US bases would make us safer
Australians are remarkably unprepared for a nuclear attack. If and when it comes, it may not be what most people expect. Continue reading »
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Submarine sideshow: Does Australia even need a military?
There are many potential benefits to Australia not having any submarines — it should even consider it needs a military at all. Continue reading »
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Resisting repression: defending civil liberties in Australia
The most effective way to challenge Australia’s repressive laws and practices is not obvious. There are many possibilities. No doubt some initiatives will fall flat while others will be too risky for a few leaders. The challenge is to figure out and implement a campaign that enables a great many people to join a cause Continue reading »