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Have you heard of QAnon? It’s a US-based, far-right conspiracy that believes there’s a cabal of Satan-worshipping paedophiles who rule the world… It’s probably best if you’ve steered clear. But David Hardaker’s latest Inq investigation provided readers with a very good reason to pay attention this week. One of QAnon’s prominent promoters has made extensive claims about his influence over Scott Morrison. Meanwhile, Crikey‘s Rebekah Holt exclusively talked to the Biloela family about their conditions on Christmas Island. Guy Rundle followed the protest at IMARC. Plus, Amber Schultz dug into the government’s data on drought funding. As always, get in touch to let us know what you thought of the week’s news. Write to boss@crikey.com.au and please include your full name if you’d like to be considered for publication. |
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Scott Morrison’s conspiracy-theorist friend claims he has the PM’s ear — and can influence what he says
A friend of Scott Morrison, who is also a promoter of the far-right QAnon conspiracy that contends a cabal of Satan-worshiping paedophiles rule the world, has made extensive claims online and to others about his influence over the PM. |
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Inside the Biloela family’s Christmas Island detention quarters
Almost $27 million has been spent on the facility this year, and the Biloela family are the only people housed there. So why are the conditions so bad? |
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Protesters win on points at IMARC
Melbourne is becoming losing territory for climate destroyers. As the crisis intensifies, this kind of protest will be more and more common. |
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Drought roulette |
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The government’s game of drought roulette
123 councils have been deemed eligible for more than $123 million worth of drought funding — but others suffering low rainfall are missing out. Inq takes a look at why. |
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The government is pumping billions into a broken system
More than 104,000 Australians have 'gone missing' from the government's employment services system — many of these people are the most disadvantaged in our community. |
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What will it take for Australia to stop supporting the Melbourne Cup?
Each year, thousands of racehorses are killed in abattoirs. As a nation, we cannot justify this cruelty. |
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The Smiths were far more than what Morrissey’s become
Morrissey’s embrace of the far right makes you go back to the old records wondering what you missed. Does the music still sound the same? |
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Wage theft is because of complex awards? Yeah right.
Businesses insists award complexity is why they repeatedly underpay their workers. The facts show otherwise. |
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How Extinction Rebellion captures the media
In one week Extinction Rebellion went from a group of fringe activists to a household name. This is how they became the biggest story in the country. |
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Why call-out culture and electronic tribalism hurts progressives
Centrist progressives worry that call out culture hurts their capacity to build consensus around change, however merited it may be. |
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It’s only a matter of time before the global uprising reaches Australia
Australia may seem buffered for now from the global uprising gripping parts of the world. Don't expect that to last. |
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Why is Home Affairs sticking its nose into online porn?
Politicians are coming under pressure as a push for age verification systems on online pornography heats up. |
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