Archive for March, 2018
Link to ABC Radio South East NSW interview to be broadcast between 10 am and 10.30 am on Thursday 29 March
Posted by John, March 28th, 2018 - under Uncategorised.
Tags: ABC
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Sophie Longden at ABC Radio South East NSW interviewed me for 15 minutes about my poetry book launch. Plus a lot of politics and two poetry readings. The book launch will be on 30 March at 4.30 pm in The Terrace at the National Folk Festival. Sophie will be playing the interview in […]
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We need to talk about Facebook
Posted by John, March 28th, 2018 - under Independent Australia.
Tags: Facebook
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Social media data abuses by tech giants and political parties will continue as long as “you’re the product”, I write in Independent Australia.
The Batman by-election: lessons for Labor and the Greens
Posted by John, March 19th, 2018 - under The Greens.
Tags: Australian Labor Party, Batman by-election 2018, Ged Kearney
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In Independent Australia John Passant analyses Ged Kearney’s Batman by-election win and what it says about left-wing policies.
The Canberra Times’ Big Stoush: Read All About It (From One Perspective)
Posted by John, March 17th, 2018 - under The Canberra Times.
Tags: Andrew Barr, Canberra Greens, Canberra Labor
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The Canberra Times is engaged in a ding-dong battle with the ACT Chief Minister, and if you believe the letters to the editor page, it has staggering levels of support. John Passant in New Matilda is not so sure.
What is International Women’s Day for?
Posted by John, March 12th, 2018 - under International Womens Day.
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In Independent Australia John Passant discusses the significance of International Women’s Day in effecting real change for women.
Australian politics – a slut shaming disgrace
Posted by John, March 6th, 2018 - under Slut shaming.
Tags: Australia, Australian politics
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In Independent Australia, John Passant reflects on a week of insanity in Australian – and world – politics, saying Labor and the Greens must do better.
When trolling complaints to Vic Police are reviewed by troller Brett Guerin
Posted by John, March 1st, 2018 - under Police, Trolls, Victoria Police.
Tags: Brett Guerin
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John Passant has serious questions he would like answered by Victoria Police, amid the resignation of its Assistant Commissioner Brett Guerin. You can read my Independent Australia article by clicking here.