Anthony Albanese has lied to the Australian people — it’s important to point that out.

The conversation around Stage 3 tax cuts is a smoke screen that only fiddles around the edges.

Since 2020, the rate of taxes Australians are paying has gone up by 20%. Anthony Albanese will only give Australians $20 a week back.

Here’s a thought PM – if you’re genuine about Australians paying lower taxes, why don’t you index the thresholds so Australians don’t pay more tax just because of inflation?

The Senate inquiry to draft terms of reference for a future COVID Royal Commission is having its first public hearing today (Thursday, 1 February 2024) in Canberra.

This committee will report on what the appropriate terms of reference will be to give all Australians a say and have a fully empowered Royal Commission into the COVID mismanagement.

Panel at Inquiry

  • Institute of Public Affairs (Submission No. 14)
  • Australian Institute for Progress (Submission No. 39)
  • Redfern Legal Centre (Submission No. 9)
  • Australian Human Rights Commission (Submission No. 18)
  • Civil Liberties Australia (Submission No. 13)
  • People’s Terms of Reference (Submission No. 45)
  • Nurses Professional Association of Queensland (Submission No. 46)
  • Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Federal Office) (Submission No. 46)
  • The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd (Submission No. 41)
  • Suicide Prevention Australia (Submission 21)
  • COVERSE (Submission 34)

As Scott Morrison is set to retire from politics next month and take up his ‘thank you’ job in the US defence sector, here’s a look back at his legacy and the measures he enabled during his Prime Ministership.

Lest we forget.

An absolute must to add to your playlist by The Emily James Trio.

Australia’s best research tool for interpreting adverse events from the COVID vaccines, plus FOI information and more. All in the one spot and it’s free.

A lot of work has gone into this resource. ‘OpenDAEN’ is an easy-to-use database of TGA-reported COVID-19 Vaccines Adverse Events (de-identified) on a non-commercial, non-profit website.