Richard Heggie
RichardSHeggie / SLR enviro-consultants. Ethics, social justice, sustainability, diplomacy, integrity, accountability, no war. Guringai Land, Garigal Clan, Eora Nation.
Recent articles by Richard Heggie
29 June 2023
Why propaganda works so well in Australia
The past five years of intensive anti-China propaganda, highly aligned as it is with government objectives, have been instrumental in propping up public support for AUKUS and the Australian governments flawed foreign and defence policies. Why have Australians been so susceptible to the influence of that propaganda?
15 March 2023
Opportunities foregone in AUKUS submarine decision
Rex Patricks analysis of the governments AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine decision (Michael West Media 14 March 2023) illustrates the one-sidedness of this insane deal. Patrick also sets out a rational and cost-effective alternative to the expensive and inappropriate nuclear subs which serves to highlight some of the significant opportunities lost by the wasteful and ill-considered over-spend.
1 January 2023
Democratic socialism in Australia: deconstructing the military, industrial complex
Capitalism and liberal democracy are failing and destroying our world. In this, the third in a three-part series, I explore how Australia must embrace a new future by emphasising trade and cultural relationships in foreign policy, managing mass media concentration and the military/industrial complex, and addressing social inequality. We have the means. Do we have the will?
30 December 2022
Democratic Socialism in Australia: reverse privatisation, embrace neutrality
Capitalism and liberal democracy are failing and destroying our world. In this, the second in a three-part series, we explore how Australia can halt the decline by reversing privatisation of public utilities and embracing a foreign policy based on neutrality.
29 December 2022
Democratic socialism in Australia: why its time again
Capitalism and liberal democracy are failing and destroying our world. In this, the first of a three-part series, we explore the failure of this system and the case for change.