Sky News host Andrew Bolt says the public is now “starting to wake up” to China’s attempts to “infiltrate” the political system, following “stunning” reports a Beijing-backed espionage ring tried to interfere in the last federal election.
These new powers will do little to dissuade terrorists (who already operate outside the bounds of the law), but will primarily restrict the free speech and activities of regular Australians, who, when in doubt, will self-censor to minimise risk of prosecution.
Who needs unity when tribalist division is so ‘enriching’?
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Recent documentation revealed by investigative reporters reinforces the already compelling evidence that Russian operatives were responsible for employing acoustic weapons causing Havana Syndrome.
Here is the key question: Given that Māngere College is under statutory management due to their students’ results – will the many schools that are doing worse, or only marginally better, also face that situation? Why or why not?
