Levi J Parsons

1 month ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Levi J Parsons

There's an avalanche of criticism that can be levelled at Peter Dutton's lacklustre election campaign. From his pie-in-the-sky nuclear power plan, to the ill-advised proposal to create an Australian version of Elon Musk's DOGE - and his pledge to hold a referendum on deporting dual citizens convicted of serious crimes. But nothing was more of a misstep than Dutton's tough-talking promise in January to end work-from-home arrangements for tens of thousands of public servants. It wasn't just dumb.

Nov 2, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Levi J Parsons

H L Mencken once wrote that 'democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard'. Americans go to the polls on Tuesday in what's undoubtedly the most pivotal election in decades - and not just for the Yanks, but the rest of the world too. For many here - as the 1916 words of the acclaimed US satirist suggest - the choice is an uncomfortable one. Donald Trump is vulgar, unpredictable and seemingly willing to bend the rule of law for his own gain.

Sep 29, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Levi J Parsons

I remember when this country was great. It was a time when women pierced their belly buttons and men refused to talk about their feelings. It was when there were no mobile phones, influencers or the option to work from home. It was when property prices were low, disgruntled teenagers smoked cigarettes instead of vaping and footy players staggered around the field all game completely concussed with no medical intervention. This simpler time - before everyone went woke - was the 1990s.

Aug 16, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Eliza McPhee |Levi J Parsons

Recently sacked Channel Seven newsreader Sharyn Ghidella has revealed she wasn't shocked to hear about allegations of harassment and bullying at the network. Seven was thrown under the spotlight in an expose by the ABC's Four Corners this week, with many female employees describing it as a 'toxic' and 'soul-crushing' work environment.

Aug 11, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Levi J Parsons

A young Channel Seven reporter suffering from 'crippling' anxiety stepped in front of a moving car earlier this year, moments after complaining about her treatment at the network. The woman who wished to remain anonymous, claimed she had been working 'extremely long' hours for a salary slightly higher minimum wage and that her life began to 'spiral'.