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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…
The Snoop: Defence ‘releases’ conflict of interest statement, Abdel-Fattah cancelled again, and more
Published: September 4, 2026 02:40
Plus: Trump's damning with strong praise. The post The Snoop: Defence ‘releases’ conflict of interest statement, Abdel-Fattah cancelled again, and more appeared first on Crikey.
In Gloria Steinem’s rise, there’s more than meets the eye
Published: September 4, 2026 02:31
After the death of the towering feminist figure, there is a temptation to flatten a political life into sainthood. But no-one can argue that she didn't live a life for which she fought right to the end. The post In Gloria Steinem’s rise, there’s more than…
Melbourne on the harbour: How the NSW Liberals’ ICAC farce could lead to another one-party state
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/04/icac-nsw-liberals-reformers-victoria-labor/
Published: September 4, 2026 01:45
In a disturbing parallel with the last decade in Victoria, the factional antics of far-right Christians in the NSW Liberals could condemn that party to oblivion — and leave NSW Labor without any real opposition. The post Melbourne on the harbour: How the…
Was this mining lobby meeting the only one Minns held before launching his coal strategy? He won’t say.
Published: September 3, 2026 22:38
Notes from Chris Minns' meeting with the NSW Minerals Council and the Mining and Energy Union include a mention of "concerns" about mine expansions being impacted, as well as a "One Nation risk". The post Was this mining lobby meeting the only one Minns…
Got a grievance? Shake it off with Pauline’s new party game
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/04/pauline-hanson-one-nation-cartoon-fiona-katauskas/
Published: September 3, 2026 22:34
She's had an absolute gutful of (insert target here). The post Got a grievance? Shake it off with Pauline’s new party game appeared first on Crikey.
Why you — yes, you — are racist
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/04/racism-australia-immigration-antisemitism-left-right/
Published: September 3, 2026 22:27
The right’s good migrant is grateful, quiet and willing to condemn whoever arrived next. The left’s minority is politically reliable and willing to confirm the analysis already prepared for them. The post Why you — yes, you — are racist appeared first on…
Coalition tries to stoke culture wars in schools
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/04/coalition-stokes-culture-wars-in-schools-canavan/
Published: September 3, 2026 21:13
Teaching unions have hit back at the opposition's depictions of what is being taught in schools and criticism of the Respectful Relationships curriculum. Meanwhile, trusts are back in the news. The post Coalition tries to stoke culture wars in schools…
‘Silenced’ chronicles the legal threats faced by women who speak up. It faced several of its own
Published: September 3, 2026 01:39
"What we've experienced is a fraction of what the women in the film have been through." The post ‘Silenced’ chronicles the legal threats faced by women who speak up. It faced several of its own appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: Ex-Woolworths CEO wanted everyone to know he’s a feminist, Turnbull takes to The Atlantic, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/03/malcolm-turnbull-atlantic-raygun-chris-minns-nacc-ukraine-war/
Published: September 3, 2026 01:32
Plus: Raygun's international redemption. The post The Snoop: Ex-Woolworths CEO wanted everyone to know he’s a feminist, Turnbull takes to The Atlantic, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Black market darts are up, but smoking is down. Is Hanson’s excise plan crazy now?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/03/smoking-black-market-tobacco-excise-pauline-hanson/
Published: September 3, 2026 01:16
The number of smokers buying black market darts continues to rise. Meanwhile, smoking remains on the decline. It makes the question of reducing the cigarette excise fascinating. The post Black market darts are up, but smoking is down. Is Hanson’s excise…
One Nation candidate faces charges and business deregistrations
Published: September 3, 2026 00:15
One Nation's Victorian candidate Ben Lucas will face court on Friday on two charges relating to health regulation breaches. Meanwhile, ASIC has deregistered one of his businesses and in the processes of deregistering another. The post One Nation candidate…
We’re all paying a Trump tax — because the US is our biggest economic threat
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/03/us-government-debt-bonds-surging-donald-trump/
Published: September 2, 2026 23:29
Financial markets are pushing US bond rates higher as Trump blunders from one crisis to the next. That's pushing all government debt costs up — and has real implications for corporate borrowing as AI debt takes on systemic proportions. The post We’re all…
Chalmers in spotlight amid housing and rate rise uncertainty
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/03/jim-chalmers-rba-interest-rate-rise-house-prices/
Published: September 2, 2026 21:01
The latest GDP figures have everyone predicting what the central bank will do next. Meanwhile, as housing concerns continue, Tim Wilson reckons the government wants to “wipe out the wealth of the nation”. The post Chalmers in spotlight amid housing and…