Articles for tag: austerity, DOGE, Elon Musk, Neoliberalism, Peter Dutton, political satire, public policy, , , welfare reform

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Welfare State Found Dead in Ditch (Again): New Suspects Include Trump’s DOGE, Dutton’s Dream, and the Muskification of Public Policy

By Our Social Safety Net Correspondent (Still Unpaid) Once a cherished post-war promise, the death of the welfare state has arrived—again. Found behind a Centrelink office, it clutched a Centrepay form and muttered something unintelligible about “universal dignity” and “Gough would’ve never allowed this.” Police say foul play is likely. Eyewitnesses described the state as ...

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The Coalition’s Desperate Election Campaign: Policy Chaos and Trump-Lite Posturing

The Coalition election campaign in Australia is entering its final weeks in disarray. Polls continue to slide, and the Liberals and Nationals appear directionless. Their approach has been marked by policy reversals, unclear leadership, and public backlash. A Party Without a Plan The Coalition’s approach to policy has been nothing short of chaotic. Take their ...

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A symbolic and abstract illustration reflecting the political persona and approach of Peter Dutton, emphasizing themes of division, fear, and the complexity of his public image.

Peter Dutton and His Politics

There is something deeply disturbing about Peter Dutton.  It’s not his looks, though they don’t help.  There is something that comes across to me as being deeply inhuman.  He sounds as if he doesn’t care about mankind – or at least certain parts of mankind – and that is reflected clearly in his politics. A ...