Commentary While Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his minister for Indigenous affairs frolic with NBA Basketball legends, and high profile people and big corporates lecture regular people about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament (the Voice), the proposed referendum has turned into a bully pulpit for elitists, Aboriginal academic activists, the…
Do We Really Need an Indigenous Voice for Parliament?
September 2, 2022
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Do We Really Need an Indigenous Voice to Parliament?
September 2, 2022
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Commentary While Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his minister for Indigenous affairs frolic with NBA Basketball legends, and high profile people and big corporates lecture regular people about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament (the Voice), the proposed referendum has turned into a bully pulpit for elitists, Aboriginal academic activists, the…
Australian PM Announces Inquiry into Former Prime Minister Over Secret Portfolio Appointments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and his Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, have announced an inquiry into his predecessor’s decision to secretly appoint himself to five ministries. The announcement comes amid criticism that the Labor government should be dealing with other, more pressing issues, including rising inflation, energy prices, interest rates, as well as Beijing’s influence in…
Former PM’s Portfolio Saga A Symptom of Decay in Australian Politics: Experts
While former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been roundly criticised for secretly swearing himself into five ministerial portfolios, some political experts say the episode is a symptom of long-running problems in politics. On Aug. 17, Morrison was forced to explain, in a press conference, his actions as well as his decision not to inform…
Major Trade Union Says Energy Price, Wage Controls Will Help Economy Grow
August 11, 2022
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The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has proposed radical reforms to spur productivity in the country, including controls on energy prices and stopping impending personal tax cuts. Yet federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded, saying that while ideas were welcome, they would not necessarily be adopted at the September Jobs and Skills Summit. The…
Creating Indigenous Body in Parliament Risks Dividing Australians on Race: One Nation Leader
August 10, 2022
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One Nation party will vote against entrenching the Indigenous voice in parliament in the upcoming referendum, with its leader arguing the proposal does not address real Indigenous disadvantages while risking dividing Australians on race. Queensland Senator Pauline Hanson compared the Indigenous Voice to “apartheid” because it gives a minority of people more political power than the…
Albanese’s Jobs Summit a Rehash of Earlier Rudd, Keating Labor Policy: Mundine
July 11, 2022
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Former Labor Party National President Warren Mundine is pessimistic about the federal government’s Jobs and Skills Summit saying it is a rehash of earlier ideas and is unlikely to have any long-term benefit for economic growth. His comments come after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers locked in the date for the…
Albanese’s Jobs Summit a Rehash of Rudd, Keating Labor Policy: Mundine
July 11, 2022
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Former Labor Party National President Warren Mundine is pessimistic about the federal government’s Jobs and Skills Summit saying it is a rehash of earlier ideas and is unlikely to have any long-term benefit for economic growth. His comments come after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers locked in the date for the…
The Left’s Guilt Narrative Is Holding Australia Back, Says Indigenous Leader Warren Mundine
Left-leaning governments tend to adopt a negative approach toward Indigenous issues, which perpetuates a sense of guilt and could hinder Australia’s effort to move forward, says an Indigenous community leader. The comment comes amid controversy surrounding Greens leader Adam Bandt who had the Australian flag pushed aside but kept the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Exaggeration of Colonial Trauma Leads to Victimhood: Indigenous Academic
An Indigenous academic has warned about the impact of overemphasising the “assumed trauma” brought about by colonisation when addressing Aboriginal issues at school, saying it will promote “a sense of victimhood” among Indigenous students. The comment comes about a week before the Victorian government implements its new school program which will require educational settings across…
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