Good artists copy, Kate artists teal: an interview with Kate Chaney MP
Kate Chaney is nearing two years as Member for Curtin in the House of Representatives. Her victory in the 2022 election broke a 24-year Liberal hold on the seat. I…
The Royal Australian Navy’s Surface Fleet Review: Why it matters
In late February, the long-awaited Independent Analysis into Navy's Surface Combatant Fleet (the Surface Fleet Review) was released. Although the full report is classified, we can glean considerable material from…
Wilson Tucker was flung into Parliament. Is he finding his feet?
To say Wilson Tucker was “elected to the WA Legislative Council” in 2021 attributes a certain intentionality to the good folk of the Mining and Pastoral Region that is perhaps…
In defence of Argentina’s economic reforms
A century ago, Argentina was one of the richest countries in the world. In fact, it was widely seen to be a future economic superpower on par with the United…
Why we voted No: Analysing the Voice referendum polls
Support for Yes dropped fifteen per cent from its peak, falling a further ten per cent leading into 14 October. No’s eventual victory with 60% of the national vote was…
A Critical Look at the ‘No’ Campaign: The Indigenous Voice to Parliament
The referendum on whether to enshrine the Voice in Australia’s Constitution will be held today on the 14th October 2023. The ‘No’ campaign is ahead in the polls. My sincere…
The Australian Dream?
Utopia describes the play of politics and the influence of political conflicts on civilians through the use of arts, language, songs, and colours.
Justice for Cassius
The murder of Cassius is not an isolated incident. Over 400 Indigenous people have died in custody at the hands of a policing system that fails them. Cassius deserves better,…
Iran Protests
As protests to support the persecution of women in Iran under the regime of Ebrahim Raisi have gone global, UWA and the broader Perth community have continued to show solidarity…
Regenerating Australia
On the 23rd of August, volunteering groups 350 Boorloo Perth and Fossil Free UWA teamed up to put on a screening of Damon Gameau’s film: Regenerating Australia. The ‘mockumentary’ was…