Independent Australia
WEBIndependent Australia is a progressive journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.It contains news and opinion from Australia and around the world. [ Learn more ] Contact Us | ; PO Box 260, Isle of Capri, Qld, 4217 | Fax +61 7 5526 8217
A more effective Australian electoral system is long overdue
WEB1 day ago · The party-list system of proportional representation is essentially simpler and much more widely used. A threshold entry is required as a minimum percentage of the total vote to gain a seat in Parliament. This varies, mostly from 3-5 per cent. In most party-list systems, a voter will only support one party.
Politics - Independent Australia
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Soldier of courage: An open letter to David McBride. 13 Sep 2024 | Naomi Fryers pens the following to a fellow writer, a father, a lawyer, a soldier and a stoic ...
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WEBMay 22, 2024 · Punished for the truth: David McBride's first hundred days in prison. 30 Aug 2024 | David McBride has reached the 100-day milestone of imprisonment for telling the truth about Afghan ... Rule Britannia! The art of rioting for beginners. 29 Aug 2024 | With rioting reaching fever pitch in the UK, it's time to reflect on the causes and possible ...
IA Journal - independentaustralia.net
WEB1 Jan 2024 | And here it is! The most popular story of 2023, even though it was published in December 2022. ...
News media has changed but our needs stay the same
WEBAug 8, 2024 · The ABC started in 1932. The problem is that the new media moguls are big fellas strutting past state borders. So it needs the power of politicians to make them do the right thing. The state funds three of democracy’s pillars — the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. The fourth is the Media; the Government can and must ensure it stays ...
Fear and ignorance saw demise of Voice Referendum
WEBOct 18, 2023 · As many feel the hurt from the rejection of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, one writer examines the factors that turned Australia into a nation of fear and anger. ON HEARING the result of the Voice Referendum, I was hurt. I was naïve, though. I had hope and it felt good to support the “Yes” campaign.
Crime - Independent Australia
WEBSep 8, 2024 · The case of the missing lawn mower. 8 Sep 2024 | Bazza is geared to go global with a pub test when Mick draws his attention to a local drama.
Immigration - independentaustralia.net
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Temporary graduates in immigration limbo on the rise. 5 Sep 2024 | Despite tightening student visa policy, temporary graduate numbers are rising, providing further ...
Law - Independent Australia
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Law enforcement reform starts with tackling minor crimes. 21 Aug 2024 | A law enforcement theory developed in the U.S. that sees tougher penalties for minor offences ...