Independent Australia
WEBIndependent Australia is a progressive journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity.It contains news and opinion from Australia and around the world. [ Learn more ] Contact Us | ; PO Box 260, Isle of Capri, Qld, 4217 | Fax +61 7 5526 8217
New book affirms need to save humanity from climate crisis
WEB4 days ago — Australian environmental crises are recognised in the book. The authors note that almost 10 million acres of wildlands and rural areas burnt in New South Wales alone during the Black Summer bushfires. Millions of animals, birds and reptiles were killed. The book recognises the loss of almost a third of the koala population in the state alone.
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WEBMay 22, 2024 — The Netherlands: Europe’s digital powerhouse. 25 Sep 2024 | The Netherlands has become a global juggernaut in terms of broadband, AI and cybersecurity.
Politics - Independent Australia
WEB3 days ago — A more effective Australian electoral system is long overdue. 20 Sep 2024 | The adversarial two-party political culture in Australia is in need of replacement.
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WEB1 Jan 2024 | And here it is! The most popular story of 2023, even though it was published in December 2022. ...
Economics - Independent Australia
WEB3 days ago — Some Australian families are struggling, but fewer than ever before. 5 Aug 2024 | Consumer spending data, analysed correctly, shows the economy is nowhere near as bad as news ...
Treasury's net migration forecast likely overestimated
WEBMay 1, 2023 — AT END APRIL 2023, the Government increased its net migration forecast for 2022-23 to 400,000 — up from its October Budget forecast of 235,000. If realised, it will be the highest level of net migration in Australia’s history (see Chart 1) and certainly the biggest blowout from a treasury net migration forecast that I can find.
International
WEBSep 19, 2024 — Presidential Election to determine future of Australia-U.S. relations. 18 Sep 2024 | The two candidates for the U.S. presidency present vastly different paths for the bilateral ...
Let's be clear: Australia is not immune to ‘democratic backsliding’
WEBFeb 18, 2024 — It is increasingly clear that we cannot take democracy for granted, writes Chris Simpson.. AS MANY observers have noted, we are living in a time marked by "democratic backsliding" and the consequences are starting to show.An obvious case in point is the resurgence of autocratic world leaders and the increasingly common practice of autocratic leaders either appointing themselves for life or ...
Media - Independent Australia
WEBSep 18, 2024 — Business is booming — defying newsroom doom and gloom 16 Sep 2024 | Australian businesses have had a highly profitable year. Thanks, Jim, thanks, Albo.