Power is surely the word of the week.
JUNE 15, 2019
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Power is surely the word of the week.

Bernard Keane analysed the strategy powerful men use to perpetuate their power. Natalie Cromb and Justine Landis-Hanley explored the furore surrounding the Aboriginal flag copyright deal. And, of course, we looked at John Setka’s controversial history in the union movement.

In much more positive news, we also announced our exciting new inquiry journalism unit INQ. We’ve assembled a hugely talented team of reporters and editors who are ready to dig, question, probe and analyse Australia’s most complex industries, personalities, legislation and data. 

As always, write to boss@crikey.com.au to let us know what you thought of the week’s stories. And stay tuned for what’s to come.

Have a great weekend,

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran
Managing Editor

 
How angry men use power in Australia

BERNARD KEANE 4 minute read

In Australia, government is used by vested interests to protect themselves. That applies as much to the security establishment as to corporate or political interests.

The endless disquiet of John Setka

KISHOR NAPIER-RAMAN and JUSTINE LANDIS-HANLEY 4 minute read

After years of controversies, John Setka seems to have set the hatchet on himself.

Raising a red flag

Aboriginal flag copyright deal betrays Indigenous culture

NATALIE CROMB 3 minute read

The legal system in Australia is completely out of touch with Indigenous culture and its preference for collective ownership.

So, whose flag story is it?

JUSTINE LANDIS-HANLEY 3 minute read

The Aboriginal flag isn’t the only thing allegedly stolen from Indigenous people this week.

High Court gives the green light to repugnant ‘book-up’ system

MICHAEL BRADLEY 4 minute read

The 'book-up' credit system doesn't make the top 100 list of things institutionally wrong with Indigenous affairs in Australia. But that this case ended this way is utterly crushing.

 
A message from the editor of INQ

LAUREN MOLAN 3 minute read

This week, Crikey announced its new 'inquiry journalism' unit INQ. We’re looking to do things differently.

News Corp at a crossroads following staff exodus

JUSTINE LANDIS-HANLEY and KISHOR NAPIER-RAMAN 4 minute read

As multiple News Corp journos head for the exits, many wonder whether these departures are a coincidence or a coordinated exodus.

Stagnant wages, stagnant economy — when will jobs start stagnating too?

GLENN DYER and BERNARD KEANE 3 minute read

The federal election might ensure that jobs growth stays strong for another month — but eventually it will succumb to gravity.

Assange case and raids demonstrate the source of the problem
Too many journalists take comfort in the thought that Assange is an outlier — perhaps a source, not a journalist. Yet, this matters only in the US, where the Constitution’s Bill of Rights has been interpreted to provide a particular privilege to journalists. That’s not the case in Australia, other than recent source protection laws that are weak tea. — Christopher Warren

These raids are not new. But one following the other, day following day, suggests that the tactic is being taken to a new level.

NIMBYism is out of control in Australia

JASON MURPHY 4 minute read

It is not possible to live in a city and have the size and density level of your area remain constant over the long term. So why do some people think that it is?

What hope for whistleblowers in the government’s war on scrutiny?

BERNARD KEANE 5 minute read

Whistleblowers in the public service face few good options for revealing wrongdoing. Intelligence agency officials have none.

Labor changes position again in the government’s war on scrutiny

BERNARD KEANE 3 minute read

Labor's inconsistency on oversight of security agencies has left a crucial missing link on the response to the government's attacks on those who would subject it to scrutiny.

Hong Kong’s autonomy on the line as Beijing’s influence grows

4 minute read

New extradition laws with Beijing are just another step in the erosion of Hong Kong's political and legal autonomy. The effects will be huge for the region.

Staff and students unite against the Ramsay Centre

LARA SONNENSCHEIN 4 minute read

The Ramsay Centre suffers a critical legitimacy crisis as university student groups, including academic staff, around Australia campaign against it.

Why travel advisories are handy tools in a trade war 

4 minute read

Are government travel advisories always about citizens' safety? There's often a bit more to it...

Black and white witness

AMY MCQUIRE 3 minute read

In the Meanjin winter issue, Amy McQuire discusses the damage wrought by white witnesses on Indigenous land.

 
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