The battle for AI sovereignty. Has Australia already lost?
Australia has a history of letting global corporations extract value from our resources while leaving the public to carry the costs. With artificial intelligence, that could be a disaster.
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Help us celebrate ten years of independent journalism, aka the “BHP Ball”, incorporating the inaugural MinterEllison Press Freedom (Not) Oration.
NACC chief Paul Brereton finally gets the message and resigns
The National Ant-Corruption Commissioner, Paul Brereton, has submitted his resignation to the Governor-General, following three years of not very much.
Pauline’s Gas Idea, IDF kidnaps & Budget Meltdown | Scam of the Week
https://youtu.be/7ZuJibClotc Pauline's gas policy, Chris Minns's people arresting punter for wearing a scarf, more Budget meltdown, more IDF crimes, BHP threatening people, Penny Wong deeply concerned, Angus Taylor of migrants.
OUT. Executive departs as Cricket Australia admits conflict of interest
Cricket Australia confirms conflict of interest over a major IT contract has led to the departure of senior executive.
Dan Duggan’s extradition fight. Family appeals unjust decision
The family of jailed pilot Dan Duggan has decided to appeal the decision to extradite him to the Federal Court on legal grounds.
Double death tax? The GST accord rises from the grave
The “death tax” introduced by the Government’s proposed tax reform, the 1999 GST accord with the States may mean a double whammy for those living in Queensland, WA or NT.
The battle for AI sovereignty. Has Australia already lost?
Australia has a history of letting global corporations extract value from our resources while leaving the public to carry the costs. With artificial intelligence, that could be a disaster.
You are invited!
Help us celebrate ten years of independent journalism, aka the “BHP Ball”, incorporating the inaugural MinterEllison Press Freedom (Not) Oration.
Gambling reform. Government – proud supporters of not having a crack
While the Federal Budget purported to take pressure off ordinary Australians, the Government continues to ignore the well documented need for online gambling reform.
BHP wins suppression orders in injured coal miner case
BHP has won court orders to force Michael West Media to remove stories from publication, with no evidence tested in court. Stephanie Tran reports.
BHP seeks urgent suppression orders in trial against coal miner and MWM publisher
BHP and its solicitors MinterEllison sought urgent court orders last night to suppress their lawsuit against coal miner Simon Turner and Michael West Media, Michael West reports.
For the love of the game. Cricket Australia whistleblower speaks up
The jobs-for-mates scandal at Cricket Australia is not going away despite sackings; there is much more at stake.
Budget hysteria. The Murdochification of Nine’s papers in full swing
The media campaign against the Federal Budget is unprecedented, not for its vehemence but it’s uniformity across Murdoch and Nine Entertainment organs.
Combat Antisemitism Movement keeps slaying social cohesion
As the Bondi Royal Commission continues, one major campaigner against antisemitism demonstrates its vehement opposition to social cohesion.
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- Money trail leads to obscure Israel lobby entity, then runs dry May 23, 2026 Atop the maze of Israel lobby charities in Australia is the Executive Council of Australian Jewry yet ECAJ cannot account for its government grants
- Distortions. Negative gearing changes a gift for investors May 18, 2026 Jim Chalmers' budget has done the economy a favour by wiping out the policy distortions of negative gearing and CGT, writes Michael Pascoe.
- Cricket Australia rocked by contracts-for-mates allegations by whistleblower May 19, 2026 Cricket Australia blocks serious allegations of contracts-for-mates by whistleblower amid BBL privatisation imbroglio. Joel Jenkins with the exclusive.
- Coal wage theft. BHP’s solicitor MinterEllison faces conflict of interest claim May 25, 2026 The coal miner being sued by BHP has asked the Federal Court to remove a MinterEllison solicitor who is also a witness to the case. Michael West reports.