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Aug 12, 2024 | 
newpolitics.com.au | Eddy Jokovich
“Terrorism has changed the world, and Australia is not immune, but the way of life that we value so highly must go on. Our security agencies have been upgraded and are ready to detect, prevent and respond to terrorism. We can work together to protect our way of life – be alert, but not alarmed.”– Howard government television advertisement, 2001.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
newpolitics.com.au | Eddy Jokovich
The emergence of the Muslim Vote group in Australia signifies a new dynamic in the political landscape. Unlike a traditional political party, this group focuses on educating and mobilising voters on specific issues, particularly those related to events and international injustice in Palestine.
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May 31, 2024 | 
newpolitics.com.au | Eddy Jokovich
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister, and the leadership of Hamas, on the grounds of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This move, while contentious, is a significant step in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
newpolitics.com.au | Eddy Jokovich |David Lewis
In recent years, the discourse surrounding political campaign and donation reform in Australia has reached a tipping point and it’s clear to most people that change is needed. Spearheaded by the crossbench, including the Australian Greens and independent politicians, there has been a renewed push for sweeping changes to how political campaigns are funded and how donations are regulated.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
newpolitics.substack.com | Eddy Jokovich |David Lewis
In our first episode for 2024, we delve into the recent adjustments made by the Labor government to the Stage 3 tax cuts, initially legislated by the Coalition government in 2019. Originally criticised for disproportionately benefiting high-income earners and offering minimal support to lower and middle-income demographics, these tax cuts represented a significant point in Australian politics. New Politics is a reader-supported publication.
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Jul 16, 2023 | 
newpolitics.com.au | Eddy Jokovich
The fallout from the Robodebt Royal Commission report continues to reverberate throughout Australian politics and while media interest in the issue may have waned, the implications of the report are far from over.
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Jun 23, 2023 | 
newpolitics.com.au | Eddy Jokovich
This week, the Senate voted to delay the implementation of the $10 billion housing Australia future fund for social housing until 16 October, despite the ongoing national housing crisis. The delay has sparked debates, criticism, and frustration among various political parties, housing advocates and the public. The Labor government had hoped to secure the support of the Australian Greens and two other Senators – David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie – to pass the legislation.
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Jun 19, 2023 | 
newpolitics.com.au | Eddy Jokovich
Housing affordability remains a pressing issue throughout Australia, prompting the Labor government to introduce amendments to its Housing Australia Future Fund legislation in a bid to garner support from the Senate, approve the legislation, and commence the social housing building program that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised in the lead-up to the 2022 federal election.
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Jun 3, 2023 | 
newpolitics.com.au | Eddy Jokovich
In a week dominated by revelations surrounding PwC – one of the world’s largest accounting firms – attention has been drawn to the alarming leaking of secret information from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to other consulting firms and PwC’s clients. The leaked information, which potentially holds valuable insights into the Australian government’s plans regarding multinational corporations and taxation, has sparked a heated debate on the issue of government outsourcing.
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May 19, 2023 | 
newpolitics.com.au | Eddy Jokovich
In what is being hailed as a year of substantial achievements, the Labor government has completed its first year in office. Comparisons have been drawn to the successful first year of Hawke government from 1983 to 1984, highlighting the government’s progress on key priorities outlined during the 2022 election campaign. While significant strides have been made in most areas, challenges persist, particularly in climate change policy and economic reform.
