My recent interview on ABC Darwin about the US spy base in the centre of Australia, Pine Gap, and whether its role may change under the Trump administration (hint: it will likely continue to expand as Washington and Australia prepare for a possible war with China). I discuss the ground-breaking work done by Declassified Australia especially…
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Australia’s complicity in ongoing Israeli violence in Gaza
My interview with Green Left Weekly about Australia’s complicity with Israeli militarism including the use/abuse of the US spy base, Pine Gap, in the centre of Australia and its involvement in Israel’s war on Gaza (reported exclusively in Declassified Australia).
Al Jazeera English interview on US intelligence boost for Israel
My latest Al Jazeera English interview on the CIA director visiting the Middle East and the US intelligence gathering base in central Australia, Pine Gap, giving intel to Israel in its war against Gaza, as reported exclusively by Declassified Australia last week (in a story that’s gone global and viral). PS. I mis-spoke near the…
Sky News Australia interview on PNG independence at risk under US security deal
PNG is set to sign a so-called security pact with the US though there are serious questions about the lack of sovereignty for the small nation. I was interviewed about it on Sky News Australia, speaking as the co-founder and co-editor of Declassified Australia.
The human cost of the “green” revolution
My latest investigation in Declassified Australia is about one of Australia’s richest men, Andrew Forrest, and his attempt to develop green hydrogen in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest wants to make himself a champion of ‘green energy’ by building an US$80 billion mega-dam to develop ‘green’ hydrogen in one of…
Belmarsh Tribunal on Julian Assange co-sponsored by Declassified Australia
I’m happy to announce that Declassified Australia, the news website that I co-founded in 2021, will be co-sponoring the upcoming Belmarsh Tribunal at Sydney University on 4 March. It’s the latest in a long tradition of similar events around the world, aiming to hold the powerful to account. In this case, it’s about highlighting the…
The rise of Declassified Australia
Declassified Australia was launched nearly one year ago by journalist Peter Cronau and me. We’ve published more than 20 stories since on a range of issues including spying, social media manipulation, Afghan refugees and Australia’s foreign policy. We have big plans for ramping up the reach and scale of the outlet so stay tuned. This…
Sky News interview on Russia/Ukraine and the impact of sanctions
Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine is causing huge devastation. I was interviewed today by Sky News TV to discuss the war and the impact of devastating sanctions against the Kremlin.
Radio New Zealand interview on spying in the Pacific and independent journalism
Following the recent publication in Declassified Australia of a great investigation on Australian and New Zealand spying across the Pacific by reporter Nicky Hager, we were both interviewed on Radio New Zealand on the Pacific Waves show that broadcasts across New Zealand and the Pacific: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Nicky Hager was also interviewed…
Bad News interview on Afghanistan, independent journalism and unembedded voices
Bad News is a great new podcast that interviews journalists, academics and activists who question the current political realities. I’m interviewed about Afghanistan, independent journalism and Declassified Australia.