Independent Australia
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A more effective Australian electoral system is long overdue
WEB14 hours ago · The party-list system of proportional representation is essentially simpler and much more widely used. A threshold entry is required as a minimum percentage of the total vote to gain a seat in Parliament. This varies, mostly from 3-5 per cent. In most party-list systems, a voter will only support one party.
Presidential Election to determine future of Australia-U.S. relations
WEB2 days ago · On the other hand, Harris offers a more familiar and steady approach, rooted in alliance-building and shared democratic values. For Australia, much is at stake in the outcome of this contest, with the future direction of U.S.-Australia relations hanging in the balance. US election 2024: Harris seen as debate winner, widens lead over Trump in polls.
Under cloud of secrecy, U.S. weaponises Western Australia
WEB1 day ago · In the shadow of this huge VLF antenna, the U.S. has now established the Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) having shifted this 232-tonne piece of equipment, according to Andrew Fowler in his book, Nuked, from White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico – famous as the site of the Trinity atomic bomb test …
Australia's data-driven future will transform economy and workforce
WEB2 days ago · The societal implications. Inequality: The benefits of data-driven technologies are not evenly distributed, potentially exacerbating economic inequality. Those with access to technology and digital skills are likely to fare better than those without. Addressing digital inclusion is a priority, with initiatives aimed at ensuring all citizens have access to digital technologies and the internet.
Opposition plans to scrap worker safeguards
WEB3 days ago · Senator Jane Hume has signalled plans to dismantle legislation protecting workers' rights (Background image via jaimebisbal | Flickr, Hume screenshot via YouTube) An interview with Senator Jane Hume has revealed the Opposition's plans to scrap legislation that would result in workers having fewer rights. Melissa Marsden reports.
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Let's be clear: Australia is not immune to ‘democratic backsliding’
WEBFeb 18, 2024 · It is increasingly clear that we cannot take democracy for granted, writes Chris Simpson.. AS MANY observers have noted, we are living in a time marked by "democratic backsliding" and the consequences are starting to show.An obvious case in point is the resurgence of autocratic world leaders and the increasingly common practice of autocratic leaders either appointing themselves for life or ...
News media's lack of accountability destroying democracy
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The failure of mainstream journalists and news organisations to hold the powerful to account hinders a functioning democracy, writes Dr Victoria Fielding. THROUGHOUT THE PAST 20 years of digital disruption, news media has lost its monopolistic claim over the production of news. Web technology and then social media enabled “news” content ...
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WEB1 Jan 2024 | And here it is! The most popular story of 2023, even though it was published in December 2022. ...