We are living through a state of political stasis and moral disengagement with our political system. Self-serving politicians, powerful corporate interests and a heavily concentrated (bias) media have nothing but contempt for those that speak the truth about wrongdoings.
It has been over two years since the Australian Federal Election. Labour was elected with Anthony Albanese talking a big game about integrity in politics. But nothing has been done to protect whistleblowers or bolster transparency processes. The Government is still prosecuting McBride and Boyle; nothing for Assange; FOI regime busted and NACC hearings in secret.
Lets not even delve into NSW politics, where the former premier Gladys Berejiklian was recently found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct by The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Ms Berejiklian misappropriated over $170 million to financially benefit her partner and yet no legal consequences.
It is quite evident that governments only serve powerful interests and try to preserve the status quo. When both major political parties are captured by powerful fossil fuel interests what hope is there for reforms towards the environment or reducing carbon emissions?
It is time to hold politicians, the public service, mainstream media and businesses to account. We need to move forwards towards a morally engaged society and demand accountability, honesty, integrity and compassion.
Corruption needs to be adjudicated by an independent legal body not devised by serving politicians. Because, if we can’t hold politicians and the system to account, then we can’t tackle climate change, or make the necessary changes to our social and economic structures for a prosperous healthy society on a liveable planet.
The Green Outlaw 