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Amid Dutton’s ‘hate media’ and Trump’s despotism, press freedom is more vital than ever

April 30, 2025

COMMENTARY: By Alexandra Wake Despite all the political machinations and hate towards the media coming from the president of the United States, I always thought the majority of Australian politicians supported the role of the press in safeguarding democracy. And I certainly did not expect Peter Dutton — amid an election campaign, one with citizens ... <a title="Amid Dutton’s ‘hate media’ and Trump’s despotism, press freedom is more vital than ever" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/30/amid-duttons-hate-media-and-trumps-despotism-press-freedom-is-more-vital-than-ever/" aria-label="Read more about Amid Dutton’s ‘hate media’ and Trump’s despotism, press freedom is more vital than ever">Read more</a>

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No apologies over fabricated terror plot from pollies or lobby groups

March 15, 2025

COMMENTARY: By Greg Barns When it comes to antisemitism, politicians in Australia are often quick to jump on the claim without waiting for evidence. With notable and laudable exceptions like the Greens and independents such as Tasmanian federal MP Andrew Wilkie, it seems any allegation will do when it comes to the opportunity to imply ... <a title="No apologies over fabricated terror plot from pollies or lobby groups" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/15/no-apologies-over-fabricated-terror-plot-from-pollies-or-lobby-groups/" aria-label="Read more about No apologies over fabricated terror plot from pollies or lobby groups">Read more</a>

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Why have Albanese and other politicians been referred to the ICC over Israel’s war on Gaza?

March 6, 2024

ANALYSIS: By Donald Rothwell, Australian National University In an unprecedented legal development, senior Australian politicians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have been referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigation into whether they have aided or supported Israel’s actions in Gaza. The referral, made by the Sydney law firm Birchgrove Legal on behalf of ... <a title="Why have Albanese and other politicians been referred to the ICC over Israel’s war on Gaza?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/06/why-have-albanese-and-other-politicians-been-referred-to-the-icc-over-israels-war-on-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about Why have Albanese and other politicians been referred to the ICC over Israel’s war on Gaza?">Read more</a>

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Solomons security shambles, and now it’s time for realism over hype

April 28, 2022

ANALYSIS: By Terence Wood A spectre is haunting the Pacific. It is focused on Solomon Islands today, but has eyes everywhere and might pounce anywhere next. No, I’m not talking about China. I am talking about us. More specifically, I’m talking about a particular type of Western security pundit, who hypes danger and itches for ... <a title="Solomons security shambles, and now it’s time for realism over hype" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/28/solomons-security-shambles-and-now-its-time-for-realism-over-hype/" aria-label="Read more about Solomons security shambles, and now it’s time for realism over hype">Read more</a>