Independent Australia

Independent Australia is a forward-thinking publication that explores topics such as politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history, and national identity. It offers news and insights from both Australia and across the globe. Founded in June 2010, Independent Australia champions high-quality investigative journalism alongside citizen journalism, promoting a variety of perspectives. The publication is committed to uncovering the truth and keeping the public informed, believing that Australians deserve more than what mainstream media provides.

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Labor’s win is good news for the economy

2 days ago | independentaustralia.net | Stephen Koukoulas

The new Labor Government can now push forward with more economically responsible reforms for Australians. Stephen Koukoulas reports. THE TUB-THUMPING ELECTION win from Labor is welcome for many reasons. Importantly, the debate on economic policy will no longer be polluted by silly ideas of nuclear power plants, 25 cents a litre petrol excise cuts, blowing up superannuation to fund a deposit for a house and the absurdly expensive target for defence spending to hit 3% of GDP.
Now let’s see how Labor transforms the nation

3 days ago | independentaustralia.net | Alan Austin

Labor’s winning margin virtually guarantees it two terms of significant reform, with more beyond that highly likely. Alan Austin reports. PROFESSIONAL ANALYSTS and political bloggers are referring to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s election victory with clichés like ‘unprecedented mandate’, ‘stonking majority’, ‘you only get one Dutton in your lifetime’, ‘legacy’ and ‘imprint on the nation’.
Opportunity for major government system reform has arrived

6 days ago | independentaustralia.net | Klaas Woldring

After the historic election results, progressive action is now needed to reform Australia's system of government, writes Dr Klaas Woldring. REMEMBER THE FAILURE to get the republic proposal accepted? And the failure of numerous constitutional amendments? And the Voice disaster? Here is the chance to fundamentally improve a deeply conservative political system by addressing its flaws and defects.
Support grows for change in political spam exemption

1 week ago | independentaustralia.net | John Turnbull

It isn't illegal for political parties to spam text voters before an election, but maybe it should be, writes John Turnbull. IN POST-ELECTION INTERVIEWS, Trumpet of Patriots founder Clive Palmer claims to have spent $60 million on advertising, a considerable proportion of which was allocated to a text message campaign that enraged many and has driven calls for regulatory changes.
Labor victory proves public rejected malicious media falsehoods

1 week ago | independentaustralia.net | Alan Austin

Saturday’s electoral mauling of the Coalition was a resounding rejection of the media lies and distortions, as Alan Austin reports. THE EDITORIAL WRITER for the Australian Financial Review (AFR) who prepared last week’s endorsement for the 2025 Election had the easiest assignment of his or her career. This time around, the choice was crystal clear. The first task was to identify the key issues, which the AFR did well. There were 11.
Anzac Day booing stunt an attempt to boost right-wing recruitment

1 week ago | independentaustralia.net | Tom Tanuki

Outrage sparked by the latest neo-Nazi stunt is all part of a political program to get signatures, writes Tom Tanuki. THE MAINSTREAM RESPONSE to a neo-Nazi booing an Anzac Day dawn service last week has been exactly as the neo-Nazi hoped it would be. Lots of naming of the neo-Nazi in question and little critical discussion of his intentions, with any and all of that drowned out by the chorus of "debate" over the merit of Welcomes to Country.
CARTOONS: There's something fishy about Mark David

1 week ago | independentaustralia.net | Mark David

And when you don't know... vote 'no'. Check out Mark's YouTube channel, where he teaches you how to draw cartoons!Mark David is IA's resident cartoonist. You can see more of his cartoons on his website, Mark David Cartoons, or follow him on Twitter/X @mdavidcartoons. Support independent journalism Subscribe to IA.
AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #16: Vote Labor for sound economic policy

1 week ago | independentaustralia.net | Stephen Koukoulas

The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in this Election campaign. This is the 16th (and final) in a series of short articles by leading economist Stephen Koukoulas, which will be published daily up until the Federal Election on Saturday 3 May 2025.
AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #15: Under Labor, prices are down

2 weeks ago | independentaustralia.net | Stephen Koukoulas

The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in this Election campaign. This is the 15th in a series of short articles by leading economist Stephen Koukoulas, which will be published daily up until the Federal Election on Saturday 3 May 2025.
AUSVOTES ECONOMIC FACTS #13: Labor victory a good investment

2 weeks ago | independentaustralia.net | Stephen Koukoulas

The economy is a dominant issue in the Election. From now until polling day, Independent Australia will outline some key facts on the economy that put the kybosh on many of the myths, lies and distortions being peddled in this Election campaign. This is the 14th in a series of short articles by leading economist Stephen Koukoulas, which will be published daily up until the Federal Election on Saturday 3 May 2025. FACT 14: ARE INVESTORS KEEN TO SEE A LABOR WIN ON 3 MAY?