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27/04/2020
Contra Libertarians, A Post-Liberal Critique

Arrus Kacchi engages with a myriad of perspectives to provide a sweeping critique of Libertarianism.

In this epic, Arrus Kacchi critiques Libertarianism from a range of perspectives.

13/04/2020
Goodbye Late-Stage Capitalism, Hello Covidism

Tom Érglis weighs in on the pandemic. Is COVID-19 the result of CCP complacency?

Tom Érglis “We cannot return to normal, because the normal that we had was precisely the problem.” – Graffiti in Hong Kong You may have observed that nothing really happens until the old show…

06/03/2020
How to fix the NBN

James Calligeros verbally annihilates Australia’s National Broadband Network and makes several salient suggestions for its improvement

James Calligeros verbally annihilates Australia’s National Broadband Network and makes several salient suggestions.

07/02/2020
Is Drew Pavlou’s P***s Real?

In one of the most important pieces of work we have ever published, Arrus Kacchi applies Baudrillardian theory to the problem of the existence (real or imagined) of Drew Pavlou's p***s.

Arrus Kacchi applies Baudrillardian theory to the problem of the existence (real or imagined) of Drew Pavlou’s p***s

24/01/2020
What are we celebrating?

Toby Caro argues that despite the contemporary fervour surrounding the date of Australia Day, it is a false symbol, as January 26 predates any concept of the Australian Nation

Toby Caro argues that despite the contemporary fervour surrounding the date of Australia Day, there is nothing to celebrate, as January 26 predates any concept of the Australian Nation.

20/11/2019
The Shadow of Paul Keating

Maxim Salvador Otten-kamp turns the light on Paul Keating's decades-long shadow, and suggests it's time for the once great leader to move aside.

Maxim Salvador Otten-kamp turns the light on Paul Keating’s decades-long shadow, and suggests it’s time for the once great leader to move aside.

16/10/2019
Queensland’s Very Own Answer To Gladys Liu

Drew Pavlou describes former LNP leader John-Paul Langbroek's close ties to the CCP

Drew Pavlou describes former LNP leader John-Paul Langbroek’s close ties to the CCP

29/09/2019
The Republican Party’s Disgrace

Reposting a year on from the Kavanaugh nomination process: Drew Pavlou argues that the party of Lincoln spits in the face of American democracy and common decency

Drew Pavlou argues that the party of Lincoln spits in the face of American democracy and common decency

27/09/2019
Late Modernity and Teleology

In this extremely insightful essay, Erentsen Erentsenov describes the state of the modern left - not, as many may assume, a social-justice-driven behemoth poised to destroy society, but a movement subject to the tyrannical whims of late capitalism.

Erentsen Erentsenov describes the state of the modern left – not a social-justice-driven behemoth poised to destroy society, but a movement subject to the tyrannical whims of late capitalism.

14/09/2019
Making Peace on Australian Campuses

In light of recent tensions surrounding pro-Hong Kong demonstrations at UQ, Drew Pavlou writes about bridging the divide on Australian campuses

Drew Pavlou argues discussion and peaceful attempts at mutual understanding can underpin a new peace on Australian campuses and city streets

12/09/2019
On Anti-Intellectualism And The Cult Of Self-Proclaimed Millionaire Jack Bloomfield

Featuring writing from Ben Wilson, Nicholas Comino and Maddy Taylor, The Queenslander publishes three responses to Australia's growing anti-intellectualism as represented by the cult of self-proclaimed millionaire Jack Bloomfield

The Queenslander publishes three responses to Australia’s growing anti-intellectualism as represented by the cult of self-proclaimed millionaire Jack Bloomfield

08/09/2019
Scott Morrison Hopes The Crocodile Will Eat Him (And Us) Last

Drew Pavlou argues Scott Morrison's strategy of appeasement in the face of a genocidal and tyrannical China is indefensible.

Drew Pavlou argues Scott Morrison’s strategy of appeasement in the face of a genocidal and tyrannical China is indefensible.

03/09/2019
The Spectacular Success of Seleucus, the Great Opportunist

Spiridon Raikos considers the enormous role chance has in the development of empires, with the example of Seleucus, Alexander's greatest general.

Spiridon Raikos considers the enormous role chance has in the development of nations, through the example of Alexander’s generals.

01/09/2019
Britpop: The Story of British Politics and Society in the 1990s

Otis Platt presents a detailed and fascinating history of Britpop, from its origins as sincere social commentary to its capitalist capture in the mid-90s.

Otis Platt travels through the history of Britpop, from its origins as sincere social commentary to its capture by capitalism.

17/08/2019
The Sydney Morning Herald

One of our founders Drew Pavlou in Sydney Morning Herald this week

Comment: Even by Q&A’s increasingly low standards, this was shocking, writes University of Queensland student Drew Pavlou.

07/08/2019
The Ageism Epidemic

Lachlan Green explores the problem of ageism and aged care abuse in this thought provoking piece.

Lachlan Green explores the problem of ageism and aged care abuse.

25/07/2019
UQ Campus Heated as Anti-CCP and Chinese-Counter Protesters Clash

Student journalist Nilsson Jones reports on the violence at UQ

Nilsson Jones describes how protests turned violent on Wednesday when opposing groups met and tensions boiled over; resulting in signs torn apart, energy drinks thrown, a security officer bitten,…

09/07/2019
Where Is That Tiny Ripple of Hope?

In this analysis, Maxim Salvador Otten-Kamp chronicles the anguish of a Labor Party supporter and volunteer, imploring progressives to maintain their rage and enthusiasm in the face of Scott Morrison's shock electoral victory

In this election analysis, Maxim Salvador Otten-Kamp chronicles the anguish of a Labor Party supporter and volunteer and implores fellow progressives to maintain their rage and enthusiasm

02/07/2019
Parasite – B**g Joon-ho’s Palme D’or Winning Return as the King of Korean Cinema

Ben O'Dwyer talks Boon Joon-Ho and Parasite, a genre-bending masterpiece, the winner of the Palm d'Or 2019, and the director's return to his Korean roots.

Ben O’Dwyer Minor Spoilers After a 10 year stint in the “Hollywood System”, as he described it, with the English language features Snowpiercer and Okja, B**g Joon-ho returns to his Korean roo…

26/06/2019
Sir Joh Was A Monster

Repost: Drew Pavlou explores Sir Joh Bjelke-Peterson's twisted legacy

Drew Pavlou argues that we should not attempt to sanitise Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s toxic legacy

15/06/2019
In Defence of Hollywood Cinema

Liam Riordan discusses the contemporary attitudes that surround modern Hollywood cinema, and rejects the idea that blockbusters and major studios are inherently unenjoyable or unworthy.
"But the reality of Hollywood cinema is, like many things, so much more than the surface reveals."

Liam Riordan There is something seemingly quite satisfying in not just disliking, or not preferring, but actively hating contemporary Hollywood cinema. I speak from personal experience here, but a …

11/06/2019
Jeremy Corbyn’s Brexit Madness

Tim Page argues that Jeremy Corbyn must be deposed by the Labour Party membership if he refuses to stop facilitating Britain’s Brexit madness

Tim Page discusses Jeremy Corbyn’s long history of hostility to the European project.

07/06/2019
Bill Shorten’s Failure

In this opinion piece, James Calligeros excoriates Bill Shorten for Labor's failures.

In this opinion piece, James Calligeros excoriates Bill Shorten for Labor’s failures

30/05/2019
The Queenslander

Repost: On the university's Ramsay Centre debacle

Drew Pavlou argues that the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation fundamentally misunderstands scholarship, the role of the university in the modern world and the nature of education itself.

27/05/2019
How Brisbane’s Paniyiri Festival Lost Its Way

Discussing the increasing commercialisation of Brisbane's Paniyiri, Peter Calos argues that the festival has lost its way: ''Now that even the token veneer of Greekness has been stripped away, and traditional Hellenic customs are presented in a manner utterly counter to their origin, quelling all curiosity and distorting people’s image of what Greek culture really is, I see little reason to attend the Paniyiri again. It’s no longer even pretending to be Greek. I can’t respect this festival if the organisers don’t – and they clearly don’t.''

Peter Calos discusses the increasing commercialisation of Brisbane’s Paniyiri Festival

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