Is Australia a “Police State” Curtailing media freedom, criminalise dissent and erode democratic safeguards
The changes that are going on are really concerning. I was discussing with a friend the fact that Australia was one of the most progressive countries in the world under the Whitlam era. We had free education, health care, public transport and a welfare system that was a income support without obligations. … Continue reading
Andrew Wilkie MP Warns of Major Issues that threaten Australian Democratic Rights and Civil Liberties
I find this article and video very concerning. I interviewed Andrew Wilkie when he was a whistleblower against the government involvement in the War in Iraq. I found him very articulate, knowledgeable and honest. He was an analyst at the Office of National Assessment and he considered there was a very low… Continue reading
Cisco and Surveillance of Citizens as Repression is this Right?
I recall working at a university in an office where Cisco phones were evident. I noticed the camera recorded me every 30 minutes. I turned the screen away from me. I realised later that the reason film was taken was to prove the person at the computer was identified. This was probably done… Continue reading
Human Rights Watch: Have Israel and Palestine Learned Peace? Defence or Re:solution?
This is a report on the Israel and Palestine conflict in 2016. Today I am noticing there is a commemoration whereby the Australian Prime Minister is in Israel honouring the battle of Beersheeba. Refer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Beersheba_(1917)
I reflected on whether Israel and Palestine has found inner peace yet. I see violations on… Continue reading
Is There a Terrorist Threat or is the Threat Causing Terror?
This blog is to look at the terror laws that enable governments to hold suspects, in this case, held indefinitely. There are real human rights issues and questions that need to be asked as to the intent behind government actions which restricts rights and freedoms.
This is an article from the Washington Post. I found… Continue reading