Coalition intimidated the powerless with an iron fist

Among the L-NP's fraudulent Robodebt tactics was using the threat of Federal Police punishment as an intimidation method.

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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
Christian group 'linked' to Premier Perrottet's brother allegedly gutted Council

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.

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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
Infrastructure Australia failing to do its job

The nation's independent infrastructure advisor needs to improve its role in the planning of land use and transport in our cities.

Independent Australia
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
Those saying Pell is not guilty need to understand criminal law: FLASHBACK 2019

After the late Cardinal and alleged sex offender George Pell was found guilty, a few voices were heard in the media in his defence.

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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
John Quiggin bio

John Quiggin bio, John Quiggin

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
Chalmers’ fantasy of making a ‘better’ capitalism is absurd

The Treasurer has unveiled a flawed and shallow economic argument for a reshaped and ‘uniquely’ Australian capitalism that exists in a post-crisis world.

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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
Taxing the super-rich a good start to ending wealth inequality

Pressure is mounting for the Albanese Government to end the Coalition's legacy of neoliberalism and take steps towards wealth equality.

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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
Indigenous arguments against the Voice exist — but the media is hiding them

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.

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Conclusions to the trials of both George Pell and Bruce Lehrmann have increased the public's distrust in our legal system, writes #PaulBegley
Via #IndependentAu #auspol
https://independentaustralia.net/life/life-display/pell-and-lehrmann-trial-verdicts-have-shaken-public-confidence,17178?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed
Pell and Lehrmann trial verdicts have shaken public confidence

Conclusions to the trials of both George Pell and Bruce Lehrmann have increased the public's distrust in our legal system.

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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
NSW ICAC silent on Perrottet corruption scandal

The NSW ICAC has withheld vital information on corruption within the Perrottet Government leading up to the State Election.

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