Be alarmed not alert! ASPI, a Seven ‘exclusive’ and a think tank gravy train
As Peter Dutton, Coalition media and the security apparatus ramp up efforts to censor the internet, Michael West checks in on anti-China think tank, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
Israel and Australia’s “transparent” inquiry into the World Central Kitchen killings in Gaza
Scams don’t get more blatant than a government appointing an international arms dealer to “investigate” an apparent war crime involving his own weapon systems.
Woolies bigwig Banducci threatened with Big House. What’s the Scam?
Former groceries boss Brad Banducci was threatened with 6 months jail today for refusing to give a straight answer to questions about Woolies’ profits when grilled before the Senate. What’s the scam?
The cost of needless secrecy on nuclear. What’s the scam?
The Defence Department and the ADF should keep secrets important to protect our national security. But that doesn’t mean everything they do should be secret. Rex Patrick on the cost of needless secrecy.
AUKUS to JAUKUS or JAUKUSI – what’s next? The Indians are coming!
Japan mooted as the next to join the AUKUS pact? India too, encouraged to join the anti-China team. But first, another set of Indians wants in. What’s the scam?
Leering Lehrmann – Scam of the Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6bYS6fXOpo Is the public really paying for Bruce Lehrmann to shoot himself in the foot? Plus Murdoch hysteria at GG appointment of 'Harbourside mansion' woman. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWestReport Merch:...
Future Fund falls mute on financing Elbit weapons reportedly used to murder Gaza aid workers
What’s the scam with Peter Costello’s Future Fund? They invested Australian public money in Elbit Systems but refuse to respond to claims it was Elbit missiles which killed a group of aid workers feeding starving Palestinians, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
Future made in Australia? China and Indonesia are listening, nickel and dime
As Anthony Albanese unfurled his Future Made in Australia Act, Joko Widodo was hosting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Duncan Graham investigates the crash in nickel and the challenge from Indonesia.
Dan Duggan’s extradition. Lost in a geopolitical quagmire of laws and treaties?
Dan Duggan has languished in jail for almost two years, awaiting extradition to the US. However, there are signs the Americans may not be able to get their hands on him, at least for a while.
Eve of destruction. Can war in the Middle East be avoided?
As Iran retaliates, Israel contemplates its response. Cool heads and calm reflection are needed as the Middle East spirals towards full-scale war.
Private schools, public subsidies: with $50k fees per child per year, how can tax breaks be justified?
Private schools are competing in an ‘arms race’ of vanity projects, even winning architecture prizes, so how can tax breaks on building funds be justified when public schools are struggling? Analysis of the taxing issue of private school funding by The Australia Institute’s Alexia Adhikari and Morgan Harrington.
Israel and Australia’s “transparent” inquiry into the World Central Kitchen killings in Gaza
Scams don’t get more blatant than a government appointing an international arms dealer to “investigate” an apparent war crime involving his own weapon systems.
AUKUS to JAUKUS or JAUKUSI – what’s next? The Indians are coming!
Japan mooted as the next to join the AUKUS pact? India too, encouraged to join the anti-China team. But first, another set of Indians wants in. What’s the scam?
Leering Lehrmann – Scam of the Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6bYS6fXOpo Is the public really paying for Bruce Lehrmann to shoot himself in the foot? Plus Murdoch hysteria at GG appointment of 'Harbourside mansion' woman. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWestReport Merch:...
Future Fund falls mute on financing Elbit weapons reportedly used to murder Gaza aid workers
What’s the scam with Peter Costello’s Future Fund? They invested Australian public money in Elbit Systems but refuse to respond to claims it was Elbit missiles which killed a group of aid workers feeding starving Palestinians, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
PM tackles Airbnb rort – follows MWM investigation
What’s the scam with Airbnb landlords claiming full-year tax deductions when they only let their properties for a fraction of the year? It forces up rents and drains the Budget of an estimated $5B per year but Albo has said he intends to fix it.
PWC Scamathon – Scam of the Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xel4emDZNYQ Good old PwC, Deportation Bill, the latest sneaky fossil fuel 'environment approval', Ute Tax, AUKUS nuclear wedge, junkets. Who will get the gong? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWestReport Merch:...
Government pays lawyers 5x fee estimates to hide advice on how to reduce gas prices. What’s the scam?
The Federal Government is going to extraordinary lengths to prevent the public who pays them seeing a paper that might encourage debate on how to get gas prices down. Rex Patrick reveals the cost of secrecy.
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