Politics/Activism

May
15
Local governments make major multi-million dollar decisions, but no-one’s scrutinising them anymore

Local governments make major multi-million dollar decisions, but no-one’s scrutinising them anymore

Periodically in Australian politics, everyone starts talking about a ‘scandal’ where a state or federal government has misspent ‘millions of
8 min read
May
06

Things I've been thinking about... And another event you should come to

Dear friends, Hope everyone's doing ok in this world of rising fascism and gaslighting politicians. Before I jump
8 min read
May
04
Queensland Greens vs the new Queensland Socialists: How different are they?

Queensland Greens vs the new Queensland Socialists: How different are they?

On closer inspection, the new party is taking a very similar strategic approach
21 min read
Apr
14
Fool's gold: Have the QLD Greens picked the wrong lane for the Olympics?

Fool's gold: Have the QLD Greens picked the wrong lane for the Olympics?

Maybe in a post-capitalist utopia, a harmless Olympics is possible, but the IOC host city agreement demands destructive consumerism
16 min read
Mar
13
From the Tweed River to the Coral Sea, Queenslanders must push back against Zionist fascism

From the Tweed River to the Coral Sea, Queenslanders must push back against Zionist fascism

It might start with banning just two phrases, but it won't stop there unless we resist
11 min read
Mar
05
I'm back! Check out my latest articles and come to our new monthly event

I'm back! Check out my latest articles and come to our new monthly event

Greens political strategy, urban planning, No Phones, No Phascists, and a rant about hospital policies
7 min read
Mar
05
WTF? Non-birthing partners can't stay at the hospital with their newborn?

WTF? Non-birthing partners can't stay at the hospital with their newborn?

A recent radio discussion about parenting, plus a rant about how public hospitals keep parents apart from their newborns
9 min read
Feb
02
Cul de sac politics: Have the Australian Greens hit a strategic dead-end?

Cul de sac politics: Have the Australian Greens hit a strategic dead-end?

Why aren't the Greens offering a stronger challenge to the political establishment?
11 min read
Sep
02
Big changes + Anarchy in the riparian zone, transphobic conspiracies, activism strategy and green shoots in the desert

Big changes + Anarchy in the riparian zone, transphobic conspiracies, activism strategy and green shoots in the desert

Heads up: Brief writing hiatus is probably on the cards...
7 min read
Aug
28
Seedlings in the desert: Did Alice Springs almost just elect a Greens mayor?

Seedlings in the desert: Did Alice Springs almost just elect a Greens mayor?

Challenging racialised crime panics has delivered multiple solid results for the Greens in the NT town of Mparntwe
8 min read