Peter Wicks
IndependentAustralia
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Past articles by Peter:
Labor faction fails to promote gender equality in politics
Equality is something every employer should strive for and our Federal Parliament should be no different. → Read More
A subsidy a day keeps the farmer in play
If Australia has an over-subsidised industry sector, it sure isn't the renewable energy that the mining lobby and the Coalition keep rattling on about. → Read More
The toxic subculture within our parliament
Parliament in Australia is developing a reputation as a breeding ground for bullying, sexual misconduct and corruption. → Read More
Peta Credlin's failed attacks on Premier Daniel Andrews
Like a secret rendezvous with ICAC superstar Daryl Maguire, it promised so much but delivered so little. → Read More
Bigotry, racism and the power of the Israel lobby
The subject of bigotry is fraught with danger and it’s with trepidation that one wanders through the minefield waving their opinion for all to see. → Read More
Jacksonville and Kathy's well-paid union mates
Kathy Jackson was back in court and emerged with the deal of the century, despite being both guilty and convicted of fraud. → Read More
The different standards Labor and Coalition MPs face
Labor politicians are held to a higher standard than their Coalition counterparts, writes Peter Wicks. → Read More
Kathy Jackson's conviction: A long time coming
Yesterday, Kathy Jackson was convicted of charges related to the theft of over $100,000 of funds from the Health Services Union. → Read More
World Vision aid worker detained in Israel on 'trumped-up charges'
The Morrison Government is gaining notoriety for leaving people behind. → Read More
Morrison and Murdoch take on Google and Facebook
It’s a tough world out there and it ain’t getting any easier. → Read More
Branch stacking scandals highlight the media's double standards
Australia is a nation of double standards. It should come as no surprise to see our politicians and our media brazenly wearing them like badges of honour. → Read More
Faceless trolls, glass jaws and short tempers
While criticism against journalists can encourage healthy debate, sometimes it can also lead to bullying and online abuse. → Read More
Social media has created an open season on journalists
While criticism against journalists can encourage healthy debate, sometimes it can also lead to bullying and online abuse. → Read More
Ducking and diving with Morrison’s misfits
The Liberal Government continues to drag our economy down while the media does little to hold it accountable for its ineptitude. → Read More
Human rights are not selective rights
Australia is in need of stronger bipartisan policy against human rights abusers, a move condoned by Greens leader Christine Milne. → Read More
Heroes and villains emerge from the Trade Union Royal Commission
Of those involved in the Trade Union Royal Commission, some have triumphed whereas others have fallen from grace. → Read More
Branch stacking rife within Victorian Labor
Branch stacking has been a problem across all political parties. Peter Wicks looks at ways to remedy Victorian Labor's current problems. → Read More
It's time to make amends for the crimes of our forefathers
More efforts need to be made to embrace the Indigenous history of our country and educate future generations. → Read More
Together-alone with the Morrison Government
The Morrison Government has abandoned those in the arts and entertainment industry — an industry worth $112 billion per annum. → Read More
ICC rejects Morrison Gov't plea for Israeli exemption from war crimes prosecution
When it comes to the Morrison Government and war crimes, there's one rule for Israel and another for everyone else, it seems. Peter Wicks reports. → Read More