Coalition intimidated the powerless with an iron fist. #Auspol via #IndependentAu
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/coalition-intimidated-the-powerless-with-an-iron-fist,17322

A far-right “Christian” group allegedly linked the NSW Premier's brother was likely involved in illegally funnelling property developer cash to stack a Sydney Council, an inquiry has heard. #NSWvotes #Australia Via #IndependentAu
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/christian-group-linked-to-premier-perrottets-brother-accused-of-gutting-council,17263

The nation's independent infrastructure advisor needs to improve its role in the planning of land use and transport in our cities, writes #BrianFeeney
Via #IndependentAu #Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/infrastructure-australia-failing-to-do-its-job,17245

After the late Cardinal and alleged sex offender George Pell was found guilty, a few voices were heard in the media in his defence.
In this article from 2019, criminal lawyer Peter Kemp explained why these people were wrong. Via #IndependentAu #Auspol #GeorgePell
https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/those-saying-pell-is-not-guilty-need-to-understand-criminal-law-flashback-2019,17198?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed

A report condemning the Adani Group's history of alleged fraud, bullying and criminal acts has the potential to destroy what's left of the company's reputation. Professor @johnquiggin reports.
Via #IndependentAu #Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/profile-on/john-quiggin,291

The Treasurer has unveiled a flawed and shallow economic argument for a reshaped and ‘uniquely’ Australian capitalism that exists in a post-crisis world, writes #DrWilliamBriggs.
Via: #IndependentAu #Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/chalmers-fantasy-of-making-a-better-capitalism-is-absurd,17189

Pressure is mounting for the Albanese Government to end the Coalition's legacy of neoliberalism and take steps towards wealth equality, writes #BilalCleland.
Via: #IndependentAu #Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/taxing-the-super-rich-a-good-start-to-ending-wealth-inequality,17186

While many Indigenous figures support the proposed Voice to Parliament, there are still some who oppose it, but the mainstream media won't tell you why, writes #TomTanuki.
Via: #IndependentAu #Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/indigenous-arguments-against-the-voice-exist--but-the-media-is-hiding-them,17187

The NSW ICAC has withheld vital information on corruption within the Perrottet Government leading up to the State Election. #AnthonyKlan reports.
Via #IndependentAu
#Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/nsw-icac-silent-on-perrottet-corruption-scandal,17173?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed

New assessment by Pesticides Action Network North America examines the ‘vicious cycle’ linking these fossil fuel-derived chemicals and climate change, writes #DanaDrugmand
Via #IndependentAu
#auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/environment/environment-display/pesticides-worsen-climate-change-causing-a-need-for-more-pesticides,17165

In his quest for free speech, Elon Musk has allowed Right-wing nut jobs, conspiracy theorists and News Corp puppets to dominate our Twitter feeds, writes #DarrenCrawford.
Via #IndependentAu
#Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/business/business-display/elon-musk-the-worlds-richest-cooker-has-made-twitter-taste-terrible,17167

The October Budget offers us a sparkly new “well-being” framework, which doesn't dent the gnarly old Treasury thinking of endless growth and environmental denialism.
Via #IndependentAu By #StephenSaunders

The legacy of retiring New Zealand Prime Minister #JacindaArdern must include sound economic management, as Alan Austin reports. But it probably won’t. #Auspol
Via #IndependentAu By #AlanAustin

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/jacinda-calls-time-with-the-nz-economy-performing-among-the-worlds-best,17166

Temporary entrants and new migrants will struggle to survive if the weakened job market predicted in 2023-24 plays out alongside the expected surge in net migration, writes #DrAbulRizvi
Via #IndependentAu #Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/struggle-street-ahead-for-new-migrants-if-jobs-forecast-on-target,17151

Anxieties are growing in U.S. Congress over the ability to support the nuclear submarine deal as part of the #AUKUS via pact. Dr Binoy Kampmark reports.
Via #IndependentAu #auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/aukus-nuclear-submarine-deal-set-to-sink,17150?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed

Religious schools that once begged for limited monetary support now demand and receive a disproportionate amount of government funding, ensuring permanent disadvantage to public school children Via #IndependentAu
By: #TomOrren #Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/churches-taking-funding-from-public-schools--its-abuse,17124

This week in #Romania, infamous misogynist #AndrewTate lost his appeal to end his detention there and, closer to home, #AlanJones is having a garage sale.
Via #IndependentAu By: #MichellePini
#Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/alan-jones-and-andrew-tate-the-cancel-culture-mates,17131

In an age of entitlement, the self-glorification of men like Donald Trump, Scott Morrison and David Warner is a growing problem, writes #PaulBegley
Via #IndependentAu #Auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/entitled-white-males-are-not-heroic-role-models,17120?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed

America's Republican Party, along with other Right-wing extremists, has caused chaos and division within its country, leading to the decay of U.S. democracy
Via #IndependentAu By #SueArnold #auspol #Democracy
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/americas-right-wing-destroying-us-democracy,17119