Donald Trump's burgeoning dictatorship and what Australia's response might mean for the future of democracy. @michellepini.bsky.social

'Nothing prepared me for being accused of causing harm by wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh at a queer displacement conference'. ~ Aisya Zaharin. Selective empathy and the weaponisation of trauma independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Australia’s student visa system is feeding permanent migration at double the rate Treasury assumed. ~ Dr Abul Rizvi Government report provides a strong basis for immigration reform independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

When award-winning journalist Antoinette Lattouf won her unfair dismissal case against the ABC, it wasn’t just a personal victory. #OPINION by Aisya A. Zaharin Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250701-aus...

Erin Patterson’s crimes shocked Australia, but decades of near-total isolation defy human rights. ~ Clive Solomon Solitary confinement as a sentence isn't justice, it's torture independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Experts warn half of entry-level jobs may vanish. Australia risks ignoring an AI crisis that could strip workers of economic leverage. ~ Jemma Nott AI could shatter Australia's labour market independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

As the links between extreme religious cults and Liberal Party politicians pile up, managing editor @michellepini.bsky.social considers the 'quid pro quo'.

Exclusive: Reform's plan, which it claims would net huge savings over the coming decades, would actually cost the UK about £70-90bn over the next ten years alone, new analysis suggests

As I was saying…

Despite eye-watering profits, the banking sector is 'throwing workers on the scrap heap while executives pocket bonuses' and providing even less services. ANZ, NAB and ‘Bigger for You’ Bendigo’s ever bigger greed

I’m looking forward to speaking at the Australian Conservation Foundation’s 60th in Sydney. Our community & membership based environment groups have fought to protect nature and it’s wonders, adding much to the quality of life in Australia. More to do, but what a great legacy to build on.

Media outlets have been called out by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for inflating their data ahead of anti-immigration 'March for Australia' rallies. ~ Dr Abul Rizvi Media misuses migration statistics to promote anti-immigration rallies independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

He's been beating his climate-denial drum at the NSW Bush Summit. CARTOONS: Barnaby Joyce is turning red over renewables ~ Mark David Cartoons

The Liberal Party claims to represent middle-class Australians, but fails even its own members. A dissident’s political memoir of their time in the party. ~ Heath Clark Inside the Liberal Party: Where power is bought and policies sold independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

As policymakers begin to confront inequality, the response from corporate Australia reveals a telling divide. ~ Carl Rhodes Growth without fairness: Corporate Australia needs to face inequality crisis independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

For 25 years, timeless images of Melbourne's historic maritime gateway have been stored in a drawer, waiting to be brought to light. Docklands remembered: 'Last Light on Victoria Dock, 1999' ~ Bill McAuley

Official data on Australia’s economy continue to undermine the Albanese Government’s critics. Doomsayers proved wrong again as businesses expand and prosper ~ @alanaustin.bsky.social

In an apparent bid to appease Israel, the Albanese Government has expelled Iranian diplomats over questionable intelligence claims. Iranian expulsion a theatrical distraction from Palestinian statehood move ~ Dr Binoy Kampmark independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Decades of political ducking and weaving on migration policy have fuelled public anger, leaving space for extremists to hijack the debate. Anti-immigration rallies reflect a failure of both major parties ~ @abulrizvi.bsky.social independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Government reforms, falling interest rates and rising wages are combining to give first home buyers their best chance in years to break into the market. First home buyers finally get the upper hand in Australia’s housing market ~ @thekouk.bsky.social

Queensland teachers recently walked off the job in unprecedented numbers, demanding fair pay, safe classrooms and respect for the profession. Overworked, underpaid, unheard: Teachers lead historic Queensland strike ~ Anny Chau independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

"Reynolds has launched several other defamation cases – some already concluded – and is also suing the Commonwealth over Higgins' compensation, .." ..and we thought she was worried about her reputation .. How's your reputation going now 🤷🏾‍♂️

...when a victim of a horrible crime, whose mental health precluded the perpetrator from being brought to justice, can still be paraded relentlessly before the world... and then made to pay financially as well, it is time to look at what is broken in our system and address it.

Managing editor Michelle Pini discusses legal stouches and reputations following Linda Reynolds' defamation win against former staffer Brittany Higgins. ~ @michellepini.bsky.social

New from me on the Reynolds defamation saga.

Imagine if our authorities showed such tenacity pursuing the ones who DID the corruption. Lol hello NACC u still there?

New from me on the Reynolds defamation saga.

The legal and moral ramifications following the disturbing shooting on set during Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' film, will continue to haunt all involved for years to come, writes Gerry Sont.

As Elon Musk launches his new America Party, we should all reflect on his concept of "evil" and how hollow it sounds. independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

After 2 years of Gaza genocide, what does it mean to say to Palestinians, 'We’ve decided to recognise you exist, maybe…sometime in the future' when the death toll is rising right now?' @michellepini.bsky.social

Love to live in a time when the business models for serious media, arts and culture collapse in real time, while the surviving orgs destroy themselves trying to deny a genocide

It's just a “swarm of fish" following a duck.

Three years later, Indian conglomerate Adani's promise to Australia still isn't adding up — the mining company continues to pay zero corporate tax in Australia. ~ Steve Bishop FLASHBACK 2022: Adani's promise of jobs doesn't add up independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

independentaustralia.net/politics/pol... Australia’s housing crisis is one you can’t fully comprehend — until you witness the conga line itself. @just-naomi.bsky.social

Barnaby’s delusional huffing & puffing over Net Zero is once again front & centre, starting with Murdoch gutter press & culminating with ABC’s 7.30. independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Dead fish have washed up on SA beaches & there have been multiple reports of people suffering respiratory problems after being exposed to sea spray. independentaustralia.net/environment/...

SA’s ‘underwater bushfire’ devastating marine life and threatening human health https://independentaustralia.net/environment/environment-display/sas-underwater-bushfire-devastating-marine-life-and-threatening-human-health,19950?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed #auspol

Dead fish have washed up on SA beaches & there have been multiple reports of people suffering respiratory problems after being exposed to sea spray. independentaustralia.net/environment/... @michellepini.bsky.social

Dead fish have washed up on SA beaches & there have been multiple reports of people suffering respiratory problems after being exposed to sea spray. independentaustralia.net/environment/...

Given no one has been held accountable in the 2 yrs since Robodebt RC the sobering takeaway is: If you're a member of the elite & you screw over innocent people there'll be no consequences for you. Robodebt RC reforms ‘pronto’ independentaustralia.net/life/life-di... @michellepini.bsky.social

Lattouf: In December 2023, I shared a Human Rights Watch post [which] found that Israel was using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza.

Great read Michelle...👍

“Journalists have a responsibility to report the facts.” 👏👏👏

The hate we see in our society is coming from the righteous ones who will always play the victim card

Sometimes an unlawful dismissal case goes beyond justice for an individual employee...Sometimes there are ramifications for democratic freedoms, societal power imbalances & fundamental human rights. @michellepini.bsky.social

Former Independent MP Zoe Daniel discusses her fight for the seat of Goldstein and the hate campaign launched against her in this must-see video podcast. Indy Eye: Zoe Daniel's fight for every Goldstein vote ~ @michellepini.bsky.social independentaustralia.net/life/life-di...

Sometimes an unlawful dismissal case goes beyond justice for an individual employee...Sometimes there are ramifications for democratic freedoms, societal power imbalances & fundamental human rights.

Israel has started a war with Iran while continuing its onslaught in Gaza and the U.S. is turning on its own citizens, but our PM didn't get to meet the U.S. despot, so that's just "abject failure". @michellepini.bsky.social independentaustralia.net/life/life-di...