Kim Wingerei
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Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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Past articles by Kim:
Warmongers vs appeasers – the China media frenzy is the threat
Nine Media echoes "reds under the beds" scares, declaring war with China imminent, others declare it a model citizen. Neither are helpful. → Read More
Banking Royal Commission: The work has only just begun
Even if all the 76 recommendations of the Banking Royal Commission were to be implemented, not much would change. → Read More
Franking credits: The Coalition's scare campaign
Unsurprisingly, the Coalition's franking credits scare campaign is working. → Read More
Democracy is not just about elections
The Economist recently published their annual ‘Democracy Index’, warning that democracy is in decline after three decades of growth. → Read More
Brexit chaos: The failure of Westminster
As the Brexit saga continues with no solution in sight, it is worth reflecting on flaws in the democratic system that allowed it to happen. → Read More
Independent media on the rise
With the MSM focused on headlines instead of substance, voters are turning to independent media. → Read More
The politics of media power
The ACCC just released the preliminary report on Digital Platforms, highlighting issues that go to the core of our political discourse. → Read More
Church and religion — the real enemies of faith
Faith can exist without the church and organised religion, but the church cannot exist without controlling the faithful. → Read More
Media ethics and journalistic integrity
The decline of journalistic standards has appreciably contributed to the political malaise we find ourselves in. → Read More
Ethical politics: Reforming our democracy
Kim Wingerei examines what needs to be done in order to make a successful change to Australia's political system. → Read More
Is Turnbull really done with politics?
Although he declared himself "retired" from politics, Malcolm Turnbull's performance on QandA suggested otherwise, writes Kim Wingerei. → Read More
Bill Shorten, where the bloody hell are you?
As the Morrison Government stumbles from fumble to bungle on a daily basis, Labor Leader Bill Shorten is keeping a low profile. → Read More
Pet Peeve(r) — the dearth of accountable leadership
There is a dearth of responsible and accountable leadership in both the business sector and elsewhere in society. → Read More
Wentworth: The Australian Spring of democracy
Wentworth was not just a resounding loss for the Coalition but also the clearest message yet that the people have had enough of party politics. → Read More
Wentworth democracy
Our Prime Minister has declared that the Wentworth by-election threatens the stability of our country unless a majority vote for the Liberal candidate. → Read More
Alan Jones and the Liberal Party turn the Opera House into a giant billboard
Spurred on by shock jock Alan Jones and supported by the PM, NSW Premier Berejiklian is now facing a backlash on her Opera House decision. → Read More
Peter FitzSimons and Australia's search for independence
Terra Australis has come a long way since the rebellion of 1854 but that last step, to becoming a fully independent nation again, remains elusive. → Read More
Reviews: The Knowledge Solution & Follow The Leader
As trust in our political leaders continues to decline, commentary decrying the malaise in which our democracy finds itself is booming. → Read More
Dutton, the au pair affair and the question of abuse of power
Why is it necessary for ministerial positions to have such overarching powers of discretion that they can overrule established protocols? → Read More
ScoMo's Cabinet: New band leader, same old tunes
PM Scott Morrison is promoting supporters, demoting detractors and in the case of Peter Dutton, keeping his enemies close. → Read More