Community
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Immigration Inquiry – A new beginning?
At last, a government that recognises where immigration and the contribution of immigration sits in our national life. For some ten years we have endured the demonisation of migration, the systematic downgrading of immigration policies and procedures that has left us worse off. Continue reading »
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Saving the planet invites police crackdown
There’s no question about it that policing has changed over the years. But it doesn’t make sense that non-violent civil disturbance is suddenly being treated by the NSW government as something so sinister that it warrants a potential 2 years imprisonment and/or a $25K fine. Continue reading »
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Chinese Australians still have hopes for the Federal Labor Albanese Government
The Government needs to keep in mind that Labor won office significantly due to the ‘Chinese Australian’ vote in 5 to 6 key electorates. The government’s inaction on China could see those ALP votes disappear. Continue reading »
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The private school dilemma – are toxic cultures of misogyny and racism inevitable?
Knox Grammar School, one of Sydney’s top private schools, has hit the headlines this week with several boys suspended or withdrawn after posting “misogynistic, racist and anti-Semitic comments” in an online private chatroom. Continue reading »
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Oliver Frankel’s Monthly digest – Housing is a human right, not a commodity
This is the latest monthly digest of articles, research reports, policy announcements and other material about housing stress/affordability and homelessness. Continue reading »
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Memories of my brother – John Tulloh
Friends and fellow journalists are paying tributes to my brother, John Tulloh, who died at the age of 82 on the 20th August. I’d like to share the reasons why I believe he became the person he was; a loyal brother and friend, as well as a journalist who loved his job. Continue reading »
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Shinzo Abe, his wife and North Korea
Giving tribute to the deceased former Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Albanese described him as a ’true patriot.’ Continue reading »
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Vale: Stephen Darley
Stephen Darley passed away on 15th April, 2022 aged 66. He is of great loss to his family, friends and comrades and the organisations which he served with such commitment. Continue reading »
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Vale, Craig McGregor, 1933-2022
My friend and mentor, Australian journalist, writer and cultural critic Craig McGregor, died on January 22, 2022. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Australia’s heartbreaking ‘let it rip’ mentality
In letters to the editor: what letting Covid rip says about Australia’s leaders and its policies on climate change and Indigenous affairs. Continue reading »
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Old people’s home for many Indonesians is a useful life with people they know
Australia’s aged-care policies include keeping frail oldies apart from society. Indonesia does the opposite – seemingly benefitting all. Continue reading »
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From our readers: A more inclusive date to celebrate Australia
In letters to the editor, an alternative to January 26 as Australia Day, Labor’s election strategy, and the environmental cost of selfishness. Continue reading »
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From our readers: how to restore our damaged health systems
In letters to the editor: why we should have a Covid royal commission, supporting our inundated health systems, and the problem with SBS’s ads. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Gearing up for a climate change election
In letters to the editor: making climate change an election issue, government secrecy and protecting our children’s future. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Labor needs the right leaders
In letters to the editor: the case for Tanya Plibersek as Labor deputy leader, the dishonesty of our Parliament, and the climate crisis. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Defining the Morrison government
In letters to the editor this week: the parlous state of our Parliament, adding reason to the ‘capitalism’ conversation, and our flawed universities. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Labor isn’t offering voters even a ‘small target’
In letters to the editor this week: Labor’s policy vacuum, how Australia is (not) handling climate change, the value of independent political candidates. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Collaery trial an affront to democracy
In letters to the editor: Australia and East Timor, climate action, and do we really need our own military? Continue reading »
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From our readers: We must fight for the common good
In letters to the editor this week: the need to work for the common good, avoiding war over Taiwan, and some advice for Labor ahead of the election. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Australia’s dangerous commitment to US alliance
In letters to the editor: Australia’s unwavering commitment to the US alliance, China and Taiwan, and the value of independent MPs. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Can independent MPs save our system?
In letters to the editor this week, the case for more independent MPs, Gladys Berejiklian at ICAC, and generational conflict. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Labor’s small-target strategy will not win votes
In letters to the editor this week: Labor’s lack of passion, Australia’s alliance with the US, and affordable housing. Continue reading »
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From our readers: The moral issue of Palestine ‘settlements’
In our letters to the editor this week: NSW Labor’s support for a controversial definition of “anti-Semitism”, Scott Morrison’s sales pitch, negative gearing and action on climate change. Continue reading »
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Saturday’s good reading and listening guide
Ian McAuley’s guide to good reading and listening for the weekend has moved. Continue reading »
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From our readers: Preserving Australia’s future by electing more independents
In our first letters to the editor column: electing independents to Parliament, the decimation of Australian universities, calling time on Infrastructure Australia, and reflecting on the Catholic Church. Continue reading »
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A new home for Saturday’s good reading and listening guide
Ian McAuley’s guide to good reading and listening for the weekend has moved. Continue reading »
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A note to our generous supporters
We’ve been encouraged by the response to our callout last week for donations. Continue reading »
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Even renowned public intellectual Noam Chomsky reads Pearls and Irritations
As Pearls and Irritations continues to grow, our articles are being noticed far and wide, including by linguist Noam Chomsky in a recent lecture. Continue reading »
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Losing Paul Barratt
Just before his major surgery in April, Paul Barratt emailed his friends and colleagues, quoting Captain Lawrence Oates: “I am just going outside and it may be some time.” Continue reading »
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Children of Coal: my mother’s story
Judith White grew up in the north of England when it still ran on coal. Her new memoir has her mother Joan at its centre. Continue reading »
