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Worry less about an AIpocalpyse and more about a US-dictated order on AI
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/14/ai-artificial-intelligence-anthropic-data-centres-dario-amodei/
Published: September 14, 2026 02:28
Calls for regulation of AI coming from big tech companies should be treated with deep suspicion, especially when linked to a US program to contain China. Why don't they start with data centres instead? The post Worry less about an AIpocalpyse and more…
The Snoop: One Nation backtracks on lawyer claim, ICAC’s greatest hits, and more
Published: September 14, 2026 01:20
Plus: A curious suggestion from the WA skills minister for kids from "complex social circumstances". The post The Snoop: One Nation backtracks on lawyer claim, ICAC’s greatest hits, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Taylor wants to criminalise flag-burning. It shows the Liberals’ attachment to free speech is dead
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/14/angus-taylor-criminalise-flag-burning-free-speech/
Published: September 14, 2026 00:38
Like it or hate it, flag burning is a very old — and perfectly legitimate — way of expressing opposition to the actions of a nation state. The post Taylor wants to criminalise flag-burning. It shows the Liberals’ attachment to free speech is dead appeared…
One of legacy media’s big problems? How it frames migration is, statistically, un-Australian
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/14/immigration-debate-framing-abc-one-nation-labor/
Published: September 14, 2026 00:24
The second episode of the ABC's National Forum will look at "Australia's migration challenge". It's proof, yet again, that the media is asking the wrong questions. The post One of legacy media’s big problems? How it frames migration is, statistically,…
By peddling AUKUS and the China ‘threat’, Kevin 07 shows his very different vision of Australia
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/14/kevin-rudd-aukus-china-threat-usa-national-press-club/
Published: September 13, 2026 23:16
Washington will have enjoyed Kevin Rudd's commitment to the "essential" AUKUS project. But the likes of Keating and Turnbull have an opposing vision of reality. The post By peddling AUKUS and the China ‘threat’, Kevin 07 shows his very different vision of…
Hanson criticised for attack on PM’s mother
Published: September 13, 2026 21:32
Even Scott Morrison came out in support of the prime minister after Pauline Hanson's comments resurfaced this weekend. Meanwhile, those in charge of AI reckon someone should slow it down. The post Hanson criticised for attack on PM’s mother appeared first…
Labor and the Coalition deal on migration, but One Nation is already running the show
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/11/one-nation-immigration-debate-angus-taylor-anthony-albanese/
Published: September 11, 2026 02:01
When it comes to immigration, there’s a fine line between neutralising One Nation and pandering to it. The post Labor and the Coalition deal on migration, but One Nation is already running the show appeared first on Crikey.
Surveillance, secrecy and shrinking civil rights: 9/11 and the Australia it gave us
Published: September 11, 2026 00:42
The horror of that day presaged a quarter of a century of shrinking civil rights and expanded surveillance in the name of Australia’s national security. The post Surveillance, secrecy and shrinking civil rights: 9/11 and the Australia it gave us appeared…
Warren’s Angels: One Nation’s crime-fighting psychics are here!
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/11/warren-pickering-one-nation-pauline-hanson-crime/
Published: September 11, 2026 00:15
"I'm getting a vision..." The post Warren’s Angels: One Nation’s crime-fighting psychics are here! appeared first on Crikey.
Hanson brought a knife to a gunfight with Hastie — the only one who could kill One Nation
Published: September 10, 2026 23:55
Andrew Hastie's fight with One Nation and Gina Rinehart is revealing his cut-through capabilities. Is he the one major party figure who could turn the tables on Hanson and co? The post Hanson brought a knife to a gunfight with Hastie — the only one who…
Why some cheered as the towers fell
Published: September 10, 2026 23:12
On 9/11, the people who celebrated the attacks were wrong to treat those deaths as justice for American imperialism. But their grievances did not therefore become imaginary. The post Why some cheered as the towers fell appeared first on Crikey.
Hastie’s fight with Hanson revives the Coalition
Published: September 10, 2026 21:10
Barnaby Joyce has apologised to Andrew Hastie, Pauline Hanson has not, and everyone is shouting at each other. Meanwhile, there are mounting concerns about the state of the global economy. The post Hastie’s fight with Hanson revives the Coalition appeared…
The Snoop: One Nation candidate claims ‘witch hunt’, NFL’s play for Blinky Bill, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/10/one-nation-witch-hunt-nfl-blinky-bill-chris-bowen-meta-glasses/
Published: September 10, 2026 01:48
Plus: Meta's forced AI glasses sponcon. The post The Snoop: One Nation candidate claims ‘witch hunt’, NFL’s play for Blinky Bill, and more appeared first on Crikey.
The arc of Milo Yiannopoulos and the opportunist grift
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/10/milo-yiannopoulos-right-wing-conservative-reactionary/
Published: September 10, 2026 01:23
Milo Yiannopoulos may have lost the audience that made him an infamous firebrand, but the vicious style he pioneered has only spread. The post The arc of Milo Yiannopoulos and the opportunist grift appeared first on Crikey.
Why the climate crisis must break Canberra’s hamster wheel of daily reporting
Published: September 10, 2026 01:12
The greatest success of fossil fuel corporations — and the politicians and commentators who support them — has been convincing the media that there's no story to tell in the climate crisis. The post Why the climate crisis must break Canberra’s hamster…
The right’s reaction to Labor’s digital care bill isn’t about free speech — but its warnings about overreach hold water
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/10/labor-digital-duty-of-care-bill-free-speech-government-secrecy/
Published: September 9, 2026 23:55
The hostile reaction from the right and social media companies to Labor's Digital Duty of Care proposal has nothing to do with free speech. Nonetheless, they're right that the government can't be trusted. The post The right’s reaction to Labor’s digital…
You’re not imagining it — political polls are everywhere now. Is that a good thing?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/10/polls-labor-coalition-one-nation-the-greens/
Published: September 9, 2026 21:54
With so many polls circulating, the numbers can be confusing. It’s a reminder not to take any single reading as gospel and instead monitor trends and averages. The post You’re not imagining it — political polls are everywhere now. Is that a good thing?…
Irritated Albanese facing difficulties on multiple fronts
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/10/irritated-albanese-facing-difficulties-multiple-fronts/
Published: September 9, 2026 21:22
The prime minister is under pressure on a number of issues, from sanctions on Israel to migration targets to concerns over his government's digital duty of care plans. Meanwhile, the Andrew Hastie and One Nation stoush escalates. The post Irritated…
Tough on crime, gentle on Warren: One Nation’s criminal bind
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/09/warren-pickering-one-nation-press-conference-drug-use/
Published: September 9, 2026 02:50
Warren Pickering wants our sympathy because he’s a 'real person'. Will that sympathy extend to the 'real people' One Nation wants to throw the book at? The post Tough on crime, gentle on Warren: One Nation’s criminal bind appeared first on Crikey.
It’s ‘Sports Rorts III’: Catherine King edition. They’re going to need a bigger whiteboard
Published: September 9, 2026 02:28
When people are flocking to One Nation due to dissatisfaction with elites and the status quo, a pork-barrelling saga is the last thing this government needs. The post It’s ‘Sports Rorts III’: Catherine King edition. They’re going to need a bigger…
The government has drawn some much-need lines around big tech — but questions remain
Published: September 9, 2026 01:47
With it's draft Digital Duty of Care bill, the Albanese government is working hard not to interfere with people's free speech, though not everyone will agree with its approach. The post The government has drawn some much-need lines around big tech — but…
As an Australian Jew, I hope the royal commission’s report answers these questions
Published: September 9, 2026 01:46
"If we want to prevent antisemitism and the possibility of another Bondi, we need to understand not just the feeling of antisemitism but also its evolution." The post As an Australian Jew, I hope the royal commission’s report answers these questions…
How it feels to be a Palestinian Australian right now
Published: September 9, 2026 01:46
"I am asking to be included in the word 'Australian'. I am asking for my grief to be legible, seen and honoured in my country, in the way other grief has been." The post How it feels to be a Palestinian Australian right now appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: Warren Pickering earns media’s grace, Albanese bows to News Corp, and more
Published: September 9, 2026 01:28
Plus: The ABC quickly cleans up an unfortunate photo choice... The post The Snoop: Warren Pickering earns media’s grace, Albanese bows to News Corp, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Fight for control over algorithms intensifies
Published: September 8, 2026 21:29
The Albanese government is at pains to say it is the people, not those in power, who will control social media feeds. Meanwhile, One Nation's drama keeps on coming, and Australia's allies announce sanctions on West Bank settlements. The post Fight for…
The Snoop: Nine CEO’s huge bonus, the ABC’s big backflip, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/08/nine-ceo-bonus-abc-indigenous-liberals-one-nation-icj-big-bash/
Published: September 8, 2026 01:51
Plus: Is someone inside the Coalition leaking to One Nation? A curious series of policy coincidences has us wondering. The post The Snoop: Nine CEO’s huge bonus, the ABC’s big backflip, and more appeared first on Crikey.
One Nation leads the way in selling out young people — and the major parties are following
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/08/one-nation-superannuation-access-housing-productivity/
Published: September 8, 2026 01:40
One Nation's superannuation policy looks very similar to the Coalition's previous ones, which only serve to transfer wealth from younger people to older asset owners. It's bad news for productivity too. The post One Nation leads the way in selling out…
Could the White Australia Party succeed in challenging its ban?
Published: September 8, 2026 00:56
Whatever the outcome of its High Court challenge, it will be far more consequential than the existence of the White Australia Party. The post Could the White Australia Party succeed in challenging its ban? appeared first on Crikey.
Measure once, cut twice: How polling’s feedback loop is powering the One Nation surge
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/08/polling-one-nation-far-right-surge/
Published: September 8, 2026 00:16
Polls are doing more than just telling the story — they're shaping it. The post Measure once, cut twice: How polling’s feedback loop is powering the One Nation surge appeared first on Crikey.
Welcome to the dark and dangerous world of Mum Slop
Published: September 7, 2026 23:26
From non-existent doctors to dodgy supplements that promise to "clean your vagina", there is an overwhelming deluge of AI-generated content targeting new mothers and spreading misinformation. The post Welcome to the dark and dangerous world of Mum Slop…
Barnaby Joyce claims he’s not Jesus as One Nation’s super policy criticised
Published: September 7, 2026 21:05
Pauline Hanson's party once again dominates the headlines due to its superannuation plans. Meanwhile, the tobacco war of words persists and the global economy continues to suffer due to the Iran conflict. The post Barnaby Joyce claims he’s not Jesus as One…
ANU smacked with new conditions by higher education regulator
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/07/australian-national-university-conditions-tesqa-regulator/
Published: September 7, 2026 06:12
The conditions set by TEQSA illustrate how far the ANU council had drifted from normal expectations of probity, accountability and transparency. The post ANU smacked with new conditions by higher education regulator appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: Crisafulli and Clive Palmer’s diary dates, Farage’s flimsy excuse, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/07/the-snoop-david-crisafulli-clive-palmer-nigel-farage/
Published: September 7, 2026 02:55
Plus: Did someone pull a fast one on the AFP? The post The Snoop: Crisafulli and Clive Palmer’s diary dates, Farage’s flimsy excuse, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Labor abandons secrecy on $2.5bn resettlement deal with Nauru
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/07/labor-mou-nauru-resettlement-deal-2-5bn-nzyq/
Published: September 7, 2026 02:26
The full memorandum of understanding, now released, spells out the arrangement between Australia and Nauru to resettle the so-called NZYQ cohort. The post Labor abandons secrecy on $2.5bn resettlement deal with Nauru appeared first on Crikey.
‘If it wasn’t for them, I probably wouldn’t be here’: A night on the streets with Melbourne’s volunteer mobile medics
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/07/street-side-medics-mobile-volunteers-homelessness-healthcare/
Published: September 7, 2026 02:26
Spending an evening with Street Side Medics, who administer healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Victoria and across Australia. The post ‘If it wasn’t for them, I probably wouldn’t be here’: A night on the streets with Melbourne’s volunteer…
Safety will be the collateral as AI companies rush to Wall Street
Published: September 7, 2026 00:19
Public listings of AI monoliths like Anthropic and OpenAI will intensify pressure on innovation and revenue — and thus on weakening the safety measures that distinguished the companies in the first place. The post Safety will be the collateral as AI…
Move over, Streisand: Bureaucrat pushes Defence’s hatred of accountability to new heights
Published: September 7, 2026 00:18
Defence's attempt to prevent senators from publishing videos of bureaucrats giving evidence to public hearings is yet another example of the department's war on transparency. The post Move over, Streisand: Bureaucrat pushes Defence’s hatred of…
Does the public really support AUKUS? Or are we asking the wrong questions?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/07/aukus-nuclear-submarines-public-support-polling/
Published: September 6, 2026 23:01
When it comes to understanding public sentiment on the submarine pact, the way questions are worded — and the public's access to information — have a significant impact. The post Does the public really support AUKUS? Or are we asking the wrong questions?…
Albanese government pushing for crackdown on social media algorithms
Published: September 6, 2026 21:20
Communication Minister Anika Wells’s digital duty of care proposals are set to dominate this sitting week. Meanwhile, opposition leader-in-waiting Andrew Hastie might be getting a new job. The post Albanese government pushing for crackdown on social media…