Stella Yee

Stella Yee writes about politics and democracy, drawing on lived experiences across Malaysia, the United States, and Australia. She was the Independent candidate for Menzies in the 2025 federal election.

Stella's recent articles

Whose rights and liberties I respect

Whose rights and liberties I respect

In the wake of the Bondi attack and the visit of Israel’s president, governments claimed to be defending social cohesion. What followed instead were expanded police powers, legislated language, and a narrowing of democratic rights – exposing how conditional Australia’s freedoms can be.

Of social cohesion, belonging and the Australian flag

Of social cohesion, belonging and the Australian flag

Until recently, “social cohesion” was a term rarely uttered by Australian politicians. Then suddenly, it was everywhere – in press conferences, speeches and ministerial statements. But what does it actually mean?