Politics
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The War on Whistleblowers: How the Australian Government Silences Those Who Speak Out
Punishing Truth-TellersAustralia prides itself on being a democracy, yet whistleblowers exposing government corruption, corporate misconduct, and environmental destruction are treated like criminals. Instead of protecting those who reveal the truth,… Read more.
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The Great Gas Cover-Up: How the Government and Media Protect Fossil Fuel Giants
Gas Expansion at Any Cost While Australia claims to be taking climate action, the government is quietly approving massive new gas projects that lock the country into fossil fuel dependence… Read more.
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How the Public Was Duped into Paying for Water That Never Was
The Hidden CrisisFor over a decade, Australian taxpayers have been funding water buybacks in the name of environmental protection and water security. But what the public wasn’t told is that… Read more.
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The Murdoch Press: Pushing the Agendas That Serve Big Business at the Expense of the Australian Public
A History of ComplicityFor decades, the Murdoch press has been accused of pushing the interests of big business, conservative politics, and the wealthy elite, often at the expense of the… Read more.
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New England Cash Grab: Nationals Funnel Excessive Funds and Dubious Taxpayer Dollars into Barnaby Joyce’s Electorate
A Political Machine at WorkIn Barnaby Joyce’s New England electorate, allegations abound that the National Party is channeling an outsized share of campaign funds and taxpayer dollars into a district… Read more.
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Corporate Cronyism: How Big Business Gets a Free Pass
The Taxpayer’s DilemmaAcross Australia, government policies appear to be stacked in favor of big business. While ordinary citizens and small enterprises struggle to make ends meet, large corporations enjoy generous… Read more.
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