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Aboriginal Affairs
NEWS

25 Aug 2015

Tony Abbott Remembers The 'Good Old Days', When 'The Blacks' Knew Their Place

Amanda Porter

Tony Abbott’s nostalgic claims about Aboriginal people in the 'real economy' overlook inconvenient historic truths, writes Amanda Porter.

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feature

21 Aug 2015

High Aboriginal Prison Rates Linked To Hearing Loss

Jacqueline Jane Krynda

Widespread ear disease may be the missing piece of the puzzle in why Aboriginal people are over-represented in Australia’s criminal justice system. Jacqueline Krynda reports.

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OPINION

11 Aug 2015

'Welfare' And 'Protection' Boards Removed Aboriginal Children. Now Their True Histories Will Be Revealed

John Maynard

By moving out of the archives a new project aims to unearth an oral history that could soon be lost.

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ANALYSIS

10 Aug 2015

The 'Right To Development' On Indigenous Lands

Jon Altman

Stronger native title rights could help close the gap, writes Jon Altman.

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Video

4 Aug 2015

Take The Gurrumul Challenge: Lifting Your 'Goodeswill' To The Next Level

New Matilda

So you supported Adam Goodes. Good stuff. But beyond the sporting field, does Aboriginal culture make your spine tingle? Take our simple test.

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Long Read

4 Aug 2015

A Year After Her Death, The Family Of Julieka Dhu Have Been Failed

Amy McQuire

The policies that lead to deaths in custody, like that of Ms Dhu, continue to be pushed by the WA government in spite of their promises.

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OPINION

30 Jul 2015

Jason Akermanis Of 2005 Racist 'Monkey' Fame Weighs In On Adam Goodes

Chris Graham

You know how when you were young, and the night before Christmas morning seemed to drag on forever. That’s what it felt like waiting breathlessly for Jason Akermanis to tell us what he thinks about Adam Goodes. Chris Graham explains.

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NEWS

29 Jul 2015

Five People Who Know The Real Victims Of The Goodes Booing Saga Are White Australians

Max Chalmers

White Australians are coming out of the woodwork to let the world know who they think are the real victims of the booing of Adam Goodes. Apparently it's them.

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Asylum Seekers
NEWS

24 Aug 2015

One Year After Asylum Seeker Hamid Kehazaei's Death, An Inquest Is Finally Set To Begin

Max Chalmers

The long anticipated inquiry is set to get underway, potentially putting claims by former Minister Scott Morrison about the care provided to the 24-year-old to the test.

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NEWS

21 Aug 2015

Where In The World Is Jason Kahika: The Mysterious Case Of The Missing Wilson Spy

Max Chalmers

The man who allegedly authorised spying on Sarah Hanson-Young was invited to front an inquiry yesterday – but he was nowhere to be seen. Max Chalmers reports.

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NEWS

20 Aug 2015

Whistleblower Says Asylum Seekers Waterboarded And Zip Tied By "Thug-Like" Guards On Nauru

Max Chalmers

In a dramatic and at times bizarre hearing, the man behind the claims stepped into the spotlight.

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NEWS

20 Aug 2015

"Unconscionable" New Law Will Let Immigration Detention Guards Kill After Minimal Training

Max Chalmers

Labor and the Greens say the laws, now being debated by the senate, will let guards with barely any training use lethal force against women and children. Max Chalmers reports.

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ANALYSIS

20 Aug 2015

Abbott's Offshore Catastrophe: How Australia's Treatment of Refugee Women Echoes an Older Violence

Somayra Ismailjee

Violence against women by Australians isn't just happening in Australia. Somayra Ismailjee explains.

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ANALYSIS

3 Aug 2015

What Nauru's President Forgot To Mention In His Daily Telegraph Op-Ed

Max Chalmers

Baron Waqa has declined requests to be interviewed on the ABC, heading instead to the opinion pages of the Murdoch tabloid. Here's some context he didn't add.

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NEWS

2 Aug 2015

One Positive To Take From The Labor Conference

Max Chalmers

While the party’s position on refugees hardened, one voice calling for more humane policies managed to leave an impression, writes Max Chalmers.

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NEWS

27 Jul 2015

The Refugee Question That Richard Marles Couldn’t Answer

Max Chalmers

Beyond the question of boat turn backs, both major parties have failed to acknowledge a massive hole in Australia’s current response to refugees, writes Max Chalmers.

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Australian Politics
exclusive

24 Aug 2015

George Brandis To Deliver Dyson Heydon's Speech, And We Got An Advance Copy!

Mathew Kenneally

Sometimes, in the annals of journalism, really awesome shit happens. This is one of those occasions, explains Mathew Kenneally.

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ANALYSIS

20 Aug 2015

Reactionaries And Vigilantes: The Very Public Implosion Of The Abbott Government

Ben Eltham

‘Policy on the run’ doesn’t even begin to really describe what’s been happening in Canberra of late. Ben Eltham breaks it down.

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NEWS

19 Aug 2015

Halal Creates Australian Jobs And Is Not A Tax, Says Government Department

Max Chalmers

Businesses are dealing with “abusive campaigns” and being targeted for taking out certification despite the fact it’s helping to support regional jobs. Max Chalmers reports.

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NEWS

19 Aug 2015

Citizenship Caned: Experts Line Up To Give Tony Abbott's Citizen Stripping Laws A Belting

Max Chalmers

The expert reaction to Tony Abbott’s plan to have some Australians lose their citizenship makes brutal reading for the government. Max Chalmers reports.

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ANALYSIS

18 Aug 2015

Eric Abetz Is No Fixer: Senate Kills Two Industrial Relations Bills In 24 Hours

Ben Eltham

As the Minister for Employment, it might be time for Senator Eric Abetz to start looking for another job. Ben Eltham breaks it down.

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OPINION

17 Aug 2015

The Smart Response To Gun Crime Is Not Mandatory Sentences

Penny Wright

There's no tension in opposing gun violence and saying no to anti-smuggling laws being pushed by the Abbott government, argues Greens Senator Penny Wright.

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OPINION

17 Aug 2015

Tony Abbott's Drug Problem: Too Much Time At The Cool-Aid Container

Mathew Kenneally

Everything in moderation, including ideology. Unless you're a Liberal Party minister. Mathew Kenneally explains.

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ANALYSIS

13 Aug 2015

Dyson Heydon: Abbott's Attack Dog Tactic Turns Around To Bite Him

Ben Eltham

Having bullied members of public office and used a royal commission for political ends, the PM is about to reap what he sowed.

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Business & Consumerism
ANALYSIS

25 Aug 2015

Buying Hockey's Myths Would Plunge Economy Lower Than The Treasurer's Own Standing

Ian McAuley

The Treasurer’s thought bubble on income tax cuts relies on long debunked economic furphies. No wonder no one takes him seriously anymore.

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OPINION

5 Aug 2015

Prof. Simon Chapman Responds To Salem Wind Hunt

Simon Chapman

The MPs behind the Inquiry left ample room in their report to attack the public health professor for his deconstruction of anti wind farm arguments. Here, he hits back.

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ANALYSIS

5 Aug 2015

Rewarding The Financial Industry And Undermining Green Energy: A Double Win For Hockey And Costello

Ian McAuley

If Joe Hockey is capable of basic maths he must be aware of the impact of this policy. So why does he refuse to review it?

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NEWS

3 Aug 2015

Union Says Abbott Government 'Attacks' Won't Fly

Thom Mitchell

The CPSU said that there have been "reports of significant delays" and "significant numbers of managers have been moved out of head office and put on the frontlines today to cover gaps created by strike action".

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exclusive

22 Jul 2015

Whitehaven Coal's 'Ghost Greenie' Scandal Comes Back To Haunt Them

Thom Mitchell

The mining giant lied about having a green representative on an advisory council. A year later, they're still lying - this time about why they still don't have one. Thom Mitchell reports.

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ANALYSIS

15 Jul 2015

Laughing Gas: Fossil Fuels And The Queensland Budget

Rod Campbell

Queensland rakes in the same amount from coal that it does from car registrations. So why all the fuss? Rod Campbell explains.

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ANALYSIS

8 Jul 2015

Channel 7: A New Target For Activists For Climate Change And Palestine?

Michael Brull

If you're looking for a company to boycott, you could do worse than a media organisation with some shady links to mining and Israel. Michael Brull explains.

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NEWS

7 Jul 2015

Anti-Muslim Group Presents Petition To Halal Inquiry With 13 Signatures

Max Chalmers

The Q Society, one of the loudest opponents of Islam and multiculturalism in Australia, deny they sent the document to the inquiry.

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Civil Society
ANALYSIS

23 Aug 2015

So You Think You're Going To Die: A User's Guide To Not Getting Eaten By A Shark

Chris Graham

Before NSW goes all ‘Colin Barnett’ on the state’s shark population, Chris Graham brings you the facts on how you’re most likely to die. And it’s not by shark.

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OPINION

22 Aug 2015

The Mainstream Hacks Are Faking It Over Ashley Madison Affair

Michael Brull

The media's moralising on the Ashley Madison hack exposes their rank hypocrisy, writes Michael Brull.

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OPINION

20 Aug 2015

Game, Set And Match On Nick Kyrgios Being A Tosser. But So What?

Mathew Kenneally

Nick Kyrgios is not at Wimbledon to lick stamps. And he's not trying to be a role model to your kids either. Mathew Kenneally explores.

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ESSAY

19 Aug 2015

Truth Hurts: The Science Behind Why People Don't Care About The Death Of Our Planet And Democracy

Lissa Johnson

Activists and environmentalists take note. In this special essay, Dr Lissa Johnson explains how to make people give a damn.

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OPINION

19 Aug 2015

The New Inquisition: Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been A Muslim?

Michael Brull

Michael Brull takes aim at 'new atheists' and a call in NM for politicians to publicly declare their religious beliefs.

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OPINION

18 Aug 2015

Who Cares If Katy Faust And Co Are Bigots, They're Delusional Either Way

Max Chalmers

The marriage equality debate rolls on, from bizarre to downright ridiculous. Max Chalmers explains.

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OPINION

17 Aug 2015

It's Time To Make The Politicians Wear Their Religion On Their Sleeve

Brian Morris

And possibly declare it in their parliamentary interests register. Brian Morris weighs into the murky worlds of politics and religion.

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NEWS

16 Aug 2015

Dolphin Cruelty: From Little Things, We're Hoping Big Things May Grow

Chris Graham

New Matilda’s petition to end dolphin captivity has reached the 1,000 mark. In other words, there’s a bit of work to do. Chris Graham reports.

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Editorial
ADVERTORIAL - SUBS OFFER

19 Aug 2015

Thom Mitchell Got A 'New' Chair From The Side Of The Road, With A Massage Function Built-In!

Chris Graham

At New Matilda, we thank heavens for small mercies, like people throwing out perfectly functional office equipment. That's only one of the good reasons why you should subscribe!

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Event

13 Aug 2015

Refugee Heavyweights Join Forces For Tonight's 'Politics In The Pub'

New Matilda

Sydneysiders have the chance to see two of the biggest names in refugee politics and policy.

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advertorial

12 Jul 2015

FROM LITTLE THINGS: NM Subscribers Give Away $29,250 in Free Advertising to Charities and Aboriginal Businesses

Chris Graham

We have a very unAustralian dream, and it involves giving away all our advertising. Chris Graham explains.

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advertorial

6 Jul 2015

Subscribe to New Matilda, and Donate Advertising To Your Favourite Aboriginal Business Or Mainstream Not-For-Profit

New Matilda

Details on how to support New Matilda, and some struggling organisations that need the help too.

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ADVERTORIAL - SUBS OFFER

28 Jun 2015

Top 10 Reasons To Support New Matilda, With A Bonus Editorial Rant

Chris Graham

As if you needed 10... but we're nothing if not thorough.

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subscription deal

23 Jun 2015

World's Worst Pitch Of World's Most Ethical Subscription Offer!

New Matilda

Our last subscription offer was a disaster. So we thought re-writing it a bit and re-publishing might help.

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ADVERTORIAL - SUBS OFFER

14 Jun 2015

Subscribe Then Pick An Aboriginal Business Or Charity To Receive Free New Matilda Advertising

Chris Graham

Support independent media AND your favourite Aboriginal business or not-for-profit for less the cost of a cuppa a week.

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editorial

24 May 2015

Subscribe to New Matilda, While You Still Can!

New Matilda

Earlier in the week, we put a call out for subscribers. We’re doing it again, but this time with more gusto!

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Education
NEWS

13 Aug 2015

Student Cleared After University Investigation Into Israel Protest

Max Chalmers

The medical student had been facing expulsion but will not have their place at the university revoked. Max Chalmers reports.

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20 question challenge

15 Jun 2015

NM's 20 Question Challenge: Climate Campaigner Blair Palese

New Matilda

Blair Palese is the CEO of 350.org Australia, a climate change advocacy group upping the pressure on the nation's big banks to stop funding fossil fuels.

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NEWS

31 May 2015

Student Union Pursues Whistleblower For $50,000 Legal Bill

Max Chalmers

A long running, but long over, legal dispute at Sydney University has been revived. Max Chalmers reports.

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NEWS

12 May 2015

Intersex And Transgender Students Left Behind At Australian Universities

Max Chalmers

“It’s a lot better but it’s not ok." That’s how one activist has described LGBTI life on campus as a new survey reveals which universities are doing better than others.

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OPINION

11 May 2015

Pyne's Surprise For Higher Ed A Long Way From Greeks Bearing Educational Gifts

David Tuckwell

The education minister has promised a "surprise" for universities in tomorrow's budget. David Tuckwell shudders at the thought.

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NEWS

8 May 2015

Court Orders Mediation Between Macquarie University And Student Association

Max Chalmers

A dispute that has caused concern about the security of independent student unions has come before the courts.

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4

NEWS

5 May 2015

Student Organisations Must Be 'Compliant' And 'Cooperative' Says University, As It Tries To Shut One Down

Max Chalmers

Stand between a university and $600,000 and you could find yourself in court, like this student organisation has.

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NEWS

28 Apr 2015

Police Clear Police Over Use Of Pepper Spray At Anti-Pyne Protest

Max Chalmers

A complaint about the excessive use of force at a protest where a blind student was pepper sprayed has been dismissed.

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10
Environment
NEWS

23 Aug 2015

ACT Gunning For 100 Per Cent Renewables By 2025 As Other States Play Catch Up

Thom Mitchell

Politicians on Melbourne's Spring Street are racing to catch up to the ACT, which is aiming for 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025 in spite of the Abbott government's efforts to stymie investment. Thom Mitchell reports.

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OPINION

23 Aug 2015

Who's Afraid Of Naomi Klein? How A Canadian Activist Can Transform Our Climate Politics

Liam McLoughlin

Naomi Klein’s upcoming Australian visit is a vital opportunity to turn conservative political strategy against itself. Liam McLoughlin explains.

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NEWS

21 Aug 2015

It May Be Winter In Australia, But July Was The Hottest Month Ever Recorded On Earth

Chris Graham

Found July a little cold this year? It all depends where you live. Chris Graham reports.

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NEWS

21 Aug 2015

Adani Lodges Abbot Point Port Plans As Carmichael Mine Takes Centre Stage In A Political Stoush

Thom Mitchell

The controversial mine that's been making headlines this week is accompanied by a proposal to develop the world's largest coal terminal. Environmentalists are uncowed in their criticism despite government attacks. Thom Mitchell reports.

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ANALYSIS

20 Aug 2015

The Price Isn't Right: Shock Jock Gets It Wrong In Fiery Clash With Waleed Aly Over Big Coal

Thom Mitchell

The Environment Minister's failure to do his job has embarrassed not only Greg Hunt, but also his Chief of Staff's husband, Steve Price, who fronted The Project with underwhelming results. Thom Mitchell reports.

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NEWS

20 Aug 2015

Aussie 'Artificial Leaf' Breakthrough Boosts Hopes Of Global Carbon Relief

Thom Mitchell

New research out of Melbourne has broken records and brought emission-less hydrogen energy a step closer to commercial production. Thom Mitchell reports.

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ANALYSIS

19 Aug 2015

Green Court Ban: George Brandis Picks Another Fight His Government Won't Win

Thom Mitchell

If you’re on a hiding to nothing, why not double down and start another brawl. Welcome to another day in the life of the Abbott Government. Thom Mitchell explains.

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NEWS

18 Aug 2015

Environment Minister Bungles Big Coal Approval, So Attorney General Tries To Change The Law

Thom Mitchell

Environment Minister Greg Hunt bungled the approval of Australia's largest ever coal mine, and then lost a court challenge. So, naturally, they're shifting the goal posts. Thom Mitchell reports.

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International Affairs
NEWS

21 Aug 2015

Let's Bomb Syria: Melissa Parke Unimpressed By Another Captain’s Call

Chris Graham

Our Prime Minister is not the only one talking about ‘death cults’. It’s a subject on the lips of Labor’s Melissa Parke, but for quite different reasons. Chris Graham reports.

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ANALYSIS

18 Aug 2015

Jeremy Corbyn, And The Terrifying Prospect Of Policies The Punters Actually Like

Jeff Sparrow

British politicians are increasingly panicked by an MP who is changing the game by acting in the public interest. Jeff Sparrow explains.

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OPINION

14 Aug 2015

The Ladies And The Trump

Jessie and Clare Stephens

Donald Trump thinks he's God's gift to women. He's a gift alright, but not women. Clare and Jessie Stephens explain.

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2

ANALYSIS

2 Aug 2015

Stalinism: Opposing Palestinian Nationhood Because The Holy State Says We Should

Michael Brull

Israel's wars always have more than one front, and in Australia, you can join in by swallowing the propaganda, writes Michael Brull.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

31 Jul 2015

Julian Assange: The Untold Story Of An Epic Struggle For Justice

John Pilger

This is an updated version of John Pilger’s 2014 investigation which tells the unreported story of an unrelenting campaign, in Sweden and the US, to deny Julian Assange justice and silence WikiLeaks.

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ANALYSIS

27 Jul 2015

Ticking Boxes: The ALP's Clayton's Support For Palestine

Michael Brull

Introducing the resolution you have when you don’t really want to have a resolution. Michael Brull explains.

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OPINION

21 Jul 2015

A Friend Of Palestine Is Not An Enemy Of Israel

Fahad Ali

This weekend, the Labor Party has a simple choice to make, and it's not about being 'pro-Palestine' or 'pro-Israel', writes Fahad Ali.

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ESSAY

19 Jul 2015

A Lesson In Nazi Propaganda: Review of Peter Longerich's 'Goebbels'

Michael Brull

Michael Brull reviews a book which charts the rise of Nazi propaganda under Joseph Goebbels.

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Media and Culture
OPINION

20 Aug 2015

Shoot The Messenger? I Can Think Of Far Better Ways To Kill Mark Latham

Chris Graham

Mark Latham has resigned as a columnist for the AFR this week. The real question is why was he there in the first place? Chris Graham dives in.

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ANALYSIS

16 Aug 2015

Stenography Journalism: Fairfax On Spying And Snowden

Michael Brull

Forget the United States, it's the 'commies' and the Iranians who are really spying on us, says Fairfax. Michael Brull explains.

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NEWS

12 Aug 2015

What Happens When You Leave Nazi Quotes On Tabloid News Stories? The Readers Love it

Max Chalmers

Two British satirists left real Nazi quotes on articles about immigrants and refugees but changed the word "Jew" to "migrant". Here's what happened.

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ANALYSIS

10 Aug 2015

Respectable Hatred: Fairfax On Islam

Michael Brull

While lowbrow racism is more likely to be called out in Australia, that which is structural and embodied by elites continues to get free pass, including from the media.

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NEWS

20 Jul 2015

Hilarious 'F**k Off Back To Your Own Country' Facebook Rant Goes Viral

New Matilda

There's 'going viral'. And then there's 'GOING VIRAL!!' And for once, it's not an Australian doing something appallingly racist on a train.

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advertorial

19 Jul 2015

The Book Of Kevin: He's From Queensland And He's Still Here To Help

New Matilda

A new Sydney play from the makers of 'The Year of Abbott' zeroes in on the launch of Kevin Rudd's auto-biography.

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NEWS

14 Jul 2015

Unfair On Welfare: Daily Telegraph Pinged By Press Council

Max Chalmers

Judging by yesterday's front page, the tabloid won't be changing its approach to welfare or disability coverage anytime soon. Max Chalmers reports.

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NEWS

11 Jul 2015

The Perfect Storm: Alan Jones Gets It Wrong During Andrew Bolt Climate Change Rant

Thom Mitchell

Australia’s media watchdog has delivered a stinging rebuke to the nation’s most popular shock jock over false claims he made about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

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Satire
NEWS

4 Aug 2015

Labour Movement Comes Out Swinging Against Mooted Changes To Penalty Rates

Thom Mitchell

A much anticipated draft of the Productivity Commission’s review of the workplace relations framework has found the system is functioning well, but political battle lines are already being drawn.

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satire
possibly

23 Jun 2015

Liberal MP Breaks Party Ranks On Citizenship, Demands ABC Pull Q&A Off Air Over 'Extreme Views'

Chris Graham

And you thought Alex Hawke was all ‘p**s and wind’.

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mother of all exclusives

14 Jun 2015

Forget People Smugglers: Here's 10 'Criminal Enterprises' Tony Abbott Should Be Giving Cash

Chris Graham

If you want a real 'Return On investment' there's much better ways to spend money than with people smugglers. Chris Graham helps save the world.

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satire

9 Jun 2015

Punish Manspreaders, Jaywalkers, Lane Hogs: Mathew Kenneally's Plan For Reimposing Social Order

Mathew Kenneally

Some things should be seen and not heard. And some things should not even be seen. Mathew Kenneally has a plan.

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satire

18 May 2015

The Not-So-New Dawn Of Long-winded Inquiries

Liz Conor

Another wind turbine inquiry is on. Here beginneth the lesson. Liz Conor and friends explain.

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science and shit

24 Apr 2015

Useful Science: Why Is Tony Abbott So Hot? And Why Is Butter Chicken So Delicious?

Mathew Kenneally

Mathew Kenneally reckons the CSIRO has itself to blame for funding cuts. It's time our scientists turned their minds to the truly great mysteries of our universe.

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satire

21 Mar 2015

The Official Minutes Of The Tony Abbott Ladies' Auxiliary Catholiphate

Liz Conor

They came, they're sore, but they supported one of the World's Great Minister's For Women. That's all that matters.

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satire

18 Mar 2015

Mathew Kenneally's World Of Kale Comes Crashing Down

Mathew Kenneally

Turns out diet books are just fads. Who'd have thought it? Not Mathew Kenneally, apparently.

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Workers Rights
NEWS

17 Aug 2015

Senate Blocks Abbott Government Building Watchdog

Thom Mitchell

The Abbott Government's attempts to install a new 'tough cop on the building industry beat' have failed because it is widely seen as fundamentally unjust. Thom Mitchell reports.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

16 Aug 2015

Port Power: The Faithful Bunker Down As Hutchinson Dispute Rolls On

Thom Mitchell

New Matilda’s industrial relations reporter, Thom Mitchell spent a night at the Port Botany picket. He found workers and unions unbowed.

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ANALYSIS

16 Aug 2015

China's Politics of Disaster: Port Explosion Shook Tianjin, But Also A Nation

Kevin Lin

The disaster in Tianjin, China is about more than just an industrial explosion. Kevin Lin argues it also forces a greater focus on worker rights.

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NEWS

14 Aug 2015

Wharfies Expected To Return To Work Today Following Federal Court Win

Thom Mitchell

Workers sacked via a midnight text message have had their redundancies rescinded by the courts with their union entering fresh negations.

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2

NEWS

13 Aug 2015

Union Takes Court Action Over Port Sackings

Thom Mitchell

The Maritime Union of Australia is supporting workers sacked by a midnight text in the Federal Court while The Greens are pushing changes to stop it happening again.

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campaign

9 Aug 2015

Woolies Are Bullies, And You Can Help Do Something About It

Gary Maas

The National Union of Workers is launching a major campaign targeting the retail giant. And member or not, you can get involved.

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OPINION

30 Jun 2015

Our Obsession With Productivity Risks Distracting From Workplace Exploitation

Giri Sivaraman

'Productivity' is touted as Australia's most import labour issue, but a recent Fair Work investigation into the exploitation of foreign workers shows there is a far greater crisis at hand.

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OPINION

19 Jun 2015

Our Meat Market for Workers: How Coles And Woolworths Benefit From Worker Exploitation

Godfrey Moase

A recent report by the Fair Work Ombudsman sheds disturbing light on the food retail chain, writes Godfrey Moase.

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