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Andy Burnham becomes UK’s seventh PM in 10 years
Published: July 20, 2026 21:07
The UK gets yet another prime minister, just two years on from Labour’s landslide election victory. While Anthony Albanese was congratulating Andy Burnham, One Nation were continuing to “consume the attention economy”. The post Andy Burnham becomes UK’s…
Debunking the table-rappers: The media and the One Nation grift
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/20/spiritualism-table-rappers-media-one-nation-pauline-hanson/
Published: July 20, 2026 02:38
Like 19th century spiritualists, One Nation exploits the gullible by offering to bring back the past. But debunking its tricks won't stop people looking for answers via the modern equivalent of table-rapping. The post Debunking the table-rappers: The media…
The Snoop: Tony Abbott gets it wrong (again), an Aussie takes on Nigel Farage, and more
Published: July 20, 2026 02:16
Plus: The cheeky crack an SBS host took at Donald Trump as the FIFA World Cup wrapped up. The post The Snoop: Tony Abbott gets it wrong (again), an Aussie takes on Nigel Farage, and more appeared first on Crikey.
The business of political think tanks: Liberals reign supreme, generational change sweeps in
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/20/australian-political-think-tanks-menzies-chifley-page-green/
Published: July 20, 2026 01:56
Four major party-aligned think tanks operate in Australia. Crikey investigated how they're funded and how they work, while their respective directors weigh in. The post The business of political think tanks: Liberals reign supreme, generational change…
It’s the year 2046 at the ABC. Compliance bot is on the fritz
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/20/abc-compliance-antisemitism-royal-commission/
Published: July 20, 2026 00:15
Buzzt! Brrrr! The post It’s the year 2046 at the ABC. Compliance bot is on the fritz appeared first on Crikey.
The British CPAC was a farcical ghost town — but it was still dangerous
Published: July 19, 2026 23:47
The UK version of the American alt-right political conference was just as weird as you'd expect. The post The British CPAC was a farcical ghost town — but it was still dangerous appeared first on Crikey.
Spotlight remains on One Nation as Labor prepares for conference
Published: July 19, 2026 20:57
The Seven Network's Spotlight programme aired its Pauline Hanson special last night. Meanwhile, fresh polling and Labor's Adelaide conference consume the headlines. The post Spotlight remains on One Nation as Labor prepares for conference appeared first on…
Australia will lose more than America if it follows the same anti-China science policy
Published: July 17, 2026 02:31
A huge disconnect between innovation and productivity already plagues Australia. Comparing ourselves to the US, and following their lead, will only make it worse. The post Australia will lose more than America if it follows the same anti-China science…
Deeming’s disendorsement is not the end of Wilson’s woes. Enter ‘teal’ Torney
Published: July 17, 2026 02:17
Moira Deeming’s exit will be a weight off Jess Wilson, but Kew independent Sophie Torney intends to give the Victorian Liberal leader a run for her money. The post Deeming’s disendorsement is not the end of Wilson’s woes. Enter ‘teal’ Torney appeared…
The Snoop: Seven’s company card gets busy for Hanson, Deeming calls it a day, and more
Published: July 17, 2026 01:42
Plus: Albo leaves us in suspense! The post The Snoop: Seven’s company card gets busy for Hanson, Deeming calls it a day, and more appeared first on Crikey.
The greatest threat to antisemitism and social cohesion? The royal commission
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/17/antisemitism-social-cohesion-royal-commission-media-reporting/
Published: July 17, 2026 01:29
Australian media has been able to find evidence to back up any argument or perspective it wants. Meanwhile, Jewish Australians are watching their be trauma turned into culture wars. The post The greatest threat to antisemitism and social cohesion? The…
As Trump weaponises the US dollar, new currencies are waiting in the wings
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/17/us-dollar-global-central-bank-currency-donald-trump-cny/
Published: July 16, 2026 23:56
For as long as the modern economy has existed, the US dollar has reigned supreme. But countries like China are experimenting with an alternative. The post As Trump weaponises the US dollar, new currencies are waiting in the wings appeared first on Crikey.
Telstra bosses set for Canberra grilling over outage
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/17/telstra-outage-inquiry-pauline-hanson-tommy-robinson/
Published: July 16, 2026 21:04
CEO Vicki Brady will be among the executives appearing before a parliamentary inquiry today. Meanwhile, One Nation and the Seven Network have differing takes on Pauline Hanson hanging out with Tommy Robinson. The post Telstra bosses set for Canberra…
ATMs? Women getting the vote? It seems no parallel is too tenuous for our grand AI vision
Published: July 16, 2026 02:05
Anthony Albanese (and Jane Hume at one point) sure made a lot of grandiose, not always coherent points about AI yesterday. The post ATMs? Women getting the vote? It seems no parallel is too tenuous for our grand AI vision appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: ANU’s prolonged silence, bad news for Andrew Wilkie, and more
Published: July 16, 2026 01:44
Plus: Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart take a gals' trip to Italy! The post The Snoop: ANU’s prolonged silence, bad news for Andrew Wilkie, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Why a broken ceasefire suits Iran just fine
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/16/iran-war-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-donald-trump/
Published: July 16, 2026 01:03
The Iranians have discovered that the Strait of Hormuz offers Tehran significant leverage, and they are determined to hold on to it. The post Why a broken ceasefire suits Iran just fine appeared first on Crikey.
Pauline Hanson might fade, but the grievances she tapped into are here to stay
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/16/pauline-hanson-one-nation-grievance-politics-hyper-liberalism/
Published: July 16, 2026 00:31
Until we understand and respond to the issues that are driving people to consider voting for One Nation, right-wing populism will continue to thrive. The post Pauline Hanson might fade, but the grievances she tapped into are here to stay appeared first on…
Albanese understands Australia’s AI reality. His path forward is less convincing
Published: July 16, 2026 00:02
With the prime minister's vision of an Office of AI and a national framework, the government risks designing rules around the most visible firms and the largest data centres, while overlooking the fundamental changes occurring throughout the economy. The…
Calls for data centre pause following Albanese’s big AI speech
Published: July 15, 2026 21:17
Anthony Albanese’s AI announcements have resulted in calls for a pause on data centre approval and construction. Elsewhere, outgoing UK prime minister Keir Starmer has signed off just two years after Labour’s historic election victory. The post Calls for…
Journalists, please ‘rule out’ this silly gotcha question to politicians
Published: July 15, 2026 02:17
An incessant Sarah Ferguson demanded Angus Taylor 'rule out' governing with One Nation on ABC's 730 — an inane ask about a hypothetical situation. She’d be better off asking him about things he is actually doing. The post Journalists, please ‘rule out’…
What the hell is happening to Australian theatre?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/15/australian-theatre-musicals-arts-industry-struggle/
Published: July 15, 2026 02:10
The Australian theatre industry is struggling, with runs of globally best-selling musicals cut short. Industry insiders tell us why. The post What the hell is happening to Australian theatre? appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: Malinauskas’ cozy News Corp dinner, a radical new US ambassador, and more
Published: July 15, 2026 01:08
Plus: The government dodges a document request on the antisemitism royal commission. The post The Snoop: Malinauskas’ cozy News Corp dinner, a radical new US ambassador, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Jillian Segal’s circular logic on ‘modern-day antisemitism’
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/15/jillian-segal-modern-day-antisemitism-israel-abc-sbs/
Published: July 15, 2026 00:16
The antisemitism envoy's appearance before the royal commission proved she remains — like all of us — confused as to what she believes constitutes antisemitic reporting by the public broadcasters. The post Jillian Segal’s circular logic on ‘modern-day…
Two photographs of Hatam Yekta tell the story of Australia
Published: July 14, 2026 23:48
Hatam Yekta, a 36-year-old Kurdish asylum seeker, has spent 13 years languishing in Port Moresby. His body, once the kind revered by many Australians, is now critically ill. The post Two photographs of Hatam Yekta tell the story of Australia appeared first…
Albanese to announce new Office of AI and national framework
Published: July 14, 2026 21:23
Anthony Albanese will today announce a new Office of AI as well as a national framework for dealing with the age of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Angus Taylor can’t seem to decide what he thinks about One Nation and Donald Trump has backflipped on…
Have the major political parties become taxpayer-funded vehicles of corruption?
Published: July 14, 2026 02:30
There's a common link between the corruption scandal engulfing the NSW Liberals and Labor's CFMEU crisis in Victoria — hollowed-out political parties and the opportunities they offer vested interests. The post Have the major political parties become…
Sam Neill gave us a different kind of man
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/14/sam-neill-obituary-australia-new-zealand-film-masculinity/
Published: July 14, 2026 02:13
Actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78, was a singular talent who projected a startling and distinct version of Australian masculinity to the world. The post Sam Neill gave us a different kind of man appeared first on Crikey.
Melbourne lags far behind Sydney when it comes to nature access. Here’s how to fix it
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/14/national-parks-melbourne-sydney-victoria-environment/
Published: July 14, 2026 01:44
With hunting and logging advocacy groups mounting a long-standing campaign against national parks, the Victorian capital has been left wanting. The post Melbourne lags far behind Sydney when it comes to nature access. Here’s how to fix it appeared first on…
The Snoop: News Corp pays for pollies’ ball tickets, and The Guardian loses a lifer
Published: July 14, 2026 01:38
Plus: Try and stop yourself laughing at this EU bureaucrat's press conference. The post The Snoop: News Corp pays for pollies’ ball tickets, and The Guardian loses a lifer appeared first on Crikey.
Defence has bungled its disastrous $1.9bn munitions contract with Thales. What hope does AUKUS have?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/14/defence-thales-munitions-contract-aukus/
Published: July 14, 2026 01:13
A billion-dollar munitions contract was awarded to a French state-owned company after a calamitous, one-horse tender process. The second instalment of an audit report reveals a litany of concerns. The post Defence has bungled its disastrous $1.9bn…
Leaders at Australian universities have lost their moral compass
Published: July 14, 2026 00:16
Nothing is stopping our well-paid university leaders from having second jobs — even with organisations that benefit from the university. Is this the kind of industry we want? The post Leaders at Australian universities have lost their moral compass…
Iran mocks Trump’s new blockade as ceasefire crumbles
Published: July 13, 2026 21:11
Donald Trump reinstates the US blockade on Iranian ports while leaders in Tehran mock his rhetoric. Meanwhile, it's been suggested Pauline Hanson is in for 'a very rough week' amid continuing media scrutiny. The post Iran mocks Trump’s new blockade as…
Media is collapsing in the regions. Its a breeding ground for misinformation, rife for One Nation’s rise
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/13/rural-regional-media-newspapers-misinformation/
Published: July 13, 2026 02:42
As traditional media engagement withers, so too does investment in regional news outlets. The result is a proliferation of misinformation and a rise in algorithm-fed news, an environment in which parties like One Nation thrive. The post Media is collapsing…
The Snoop: Mitch McConnell’s proof of life, One Nation’s new media friends, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/13/mitch-mcconnell-brendan-mccullum-one-nation-boko-haram/
Published: July 13, 2026 02:15
Plus: The Australian journalist behind an almighty press row as English cricket falls into shambles again. The post The Snoop: Mitch McConnell’s proof of life, One Nation’s new media friends, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Big Build is the biggest crime in Australian history — and unique for the lack of response
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/13/big-build-victoria-cfmeu-jacinta-allan-daniel-andrews/
Published: July 13, 2026 02:05
The rorting of Victoria's Big Build is unique not only for the scale of its financial impact, but also for the demonstrable lack of government or regulatory pushback. The post Big Build is the biggest crime in Australian history — and unique for the lack…
Modi’s visit leaves Indian diaspora trapped between Hindu nationalists and white supremacists
Published: July 13, 2026 01:22
White nationalists protesting Indian immigration in Australia were drowned out by a loud and proud crowd during Modi's visit. Unfortunately, that crowd represented another political toxin. The post Modi’s visit leaves Indian diaspora trapped between Hindu…