In the Final Hours of the Assange Extradition, Doctors Call on UK Home Secretary to See Reason
The final decision on whether to extradite Australian journalist Julian Assange to the United States is currently before UK secretary of state for the Home Department Priti Patel. The conservative MP is expected to make her determination in the coming...
Thailand Legalises Cannabis, Handing Out One Million Plants to Citizens
On Thursday, 9 June 2022, Thailand legalised both cannabis and hemp nationwide, with the ability for unlimited homegrow, as well as establishing both boutique and larger businesses specialising in cannabis products or the manufacturing of goods containing the substance. The only...
Has the Depp v Heard Trial Damaged the #MeToo Movement?
The high-profile defamation trial between Johnny Depp and his former wife Amber Heard saw the dirty laundry of each party aired to the world - the former’s alleged drug and alcohol abuse, disturbing text messages and destruction of property, and...
Australia: The Defamation Capital of the World
The high-profile defamation proceedings between Hollywood star Johnny Depp and his former wife, actor Amber Heard, was followed by millions around the globe. The story so far Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know Mr Depp commenced civil...
Canberra and Beijing Scramble for Security Influence in the Pacific
New foreign affairs minister Penny Wong on Wednesday set off on the second leg of her diplomatic tour of Pacific nations with the aim of smoothing over the animosity that’s built up after Morrison government neglect. Wong paid a visit to...
Bill Cosby Faces Multiple Civil Lawsuits Over Sexual Assault Claims
Former Hollywood actor and comedian Bill Cosby is back inside the courtroom, this time over claims he sexually assaulted a person considered to be a minor in California. The former celebrity was released from a federal prison last year...
Julian to the Slaughter, as UK Moves Towards US Model of Killing Press Freedoms
The Westminster Magistrates Court approved the extradition of journalist Julian Assange to the US on 20 April. The proceedings were a mere formality, as the High Court had overturned its original decision not to extradite on mental health grounds, while upholding...
The Solomons: Australia Offered Fruit-Picking, While China Offers Economic Stability
During the 2019 Pacific Island Forum, nations raised concerns about Australia’s fossil fuel industry and the climate impact it’s having on their environments. Then deputy PM Michael McCormack, however, said this annoyed him, as these nations would be able to survive...
Islamophobia Continues to Rise, Report Finds, Even After Christchurch
The third Islamophobia in Australia report was released on 19 March. This marked the third anniversary of the Christchurch massacre, which saw an Anglo Australian terrorist gun down 51 Muslims worshipping at mosques in the southern New Zealand city. The document...
“Redrawing the Lines of Power”: Peace Activist Jacob Grech on Mounting Global Tensions
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered into its second month despite early claims that it would be a fast takeover. And as the Ukrainian civilian population continues to be slaughtered, the Kremlin is now suggesting a potential de-escalation. But many...
