John Coulter
John Coulter has been active in a range of environmental causes and organisations since the mid-1950s. He was a medical research scientist for over 20 years, became a Democrat Senator for South Australia in 1987. He was leader of the Australian Democrats 1991-93.
Recent articles by John Coulter
Israel/Palestine: my personal experience and conversion
I am 93 years old and come from a large Jewish family; My mother’s mother being one of 13 children I had dozens of Jewish uncles and cousins while growing up and through my maternal connection claim Jewishness. Being old enough my memory covers the whole history of the formation of modern Israel and the Palestinian State.
The guiding criminal lie in economics
A criminal is one who seriously breaks the law. By that measure Albanese, Dutton and most pollies across Australia are criminals together with their supporters.
Wilful ignorance drives civilisation collapse
In May 1971, I published a full-page letter in The Australian addressed To Those Who Shape Australias Destiny. It was signed by 730 Australian scientists including Sir Mark Oliphant and Sir Macfarlane Burnett.
Not a voice but a shout
Many have argued that our civilisation may collapse before the end of this century. In contrast Aboriginal people have survived in this country for at least 50,000 years.