AWPR Statement: “The Report is a travesty”
The Senate Committee Inquiry examining Senator Jordon Steele-John’s Bill for reform of “war powers” handed down its final report in November 2021. The Report is a…
White and might is right: the secrets which push us into other people’s wars
Is playing deputy to America’s sheriff the reason Australian war powers remain unreformed? It’s clear that our politicians remain muddled on this critical issue, writes Zacharias…
Australia’s Engagement in the War in Afghanistan – Lessons to be learned
By Hugh Poate With very little publicity the Federal Senate began an inquiry last August into Australia’s involvement in the war in Afghanistan. Scores of individuals…
Senate Inquiry rejects war powers reform bill
In November 2021, the Senate’s FADT Legislation Committee released the report on Senator Steele-John’s Bill for reform of the war powers. The report did not come to…
In March, free expression was the victim
Editorial By Alison Broinowski On the Ides of March, the British Supreme Court refused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange permission to appeal against a decision to extradite…
Editorial: The Morrison Doctrine
First published February 26, 2022 By Dr Alison Broinowski The world has suddenly changed for the worse. The standoff over Ukraine turned into war on 24…
Do Australian politicians really believe in democracy?
We are regularly told by politicians and community leaders that our system of democracy is not only one of the best in the world but that…
Michael West Media investigate politician’s views on war powers
Independent journalist and publisher MICHAEL WEST has taken on the issue of how Australia goes to war by seeking answers on the issue from local…
ALP puts war powers reform on the agenda
Media Release – 14 April 2021 The ALP will hold a public inquiry into how Australia goes to war if elected to government next year. The…
Parliament split on going to war: Remember 2003?
As calls increase for reform of the flawed process by which Australian troops can be sent to war, and in particular for parliamentary debate and vote…