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Surveillance State: The Cost of Security at the Expense of Liberty

Dec 27, 20234 min read

Surveillance State: The Cost of Security at the Expense of Liberty

In an era where the notion of a surveillance state has transitioned from dystopian fiction to a palpable reality, the debate on the cost...

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Historical Analysis of Political Polarisation

Sam Wilks

Dec 26, 20233 min read

Historical Analysis of Political Polarisation

Political polarisation, the process by which public opinion divides and goes to the extremes, has become a defining feature of modern...

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Historical Perspectives on the Rule of Law: Tracing the Evolution and Erosion in the NT.

Sam Wilks

Dec 24, 20233 min read

Historical Perspectives on the Rule of Law: Tracing the Evolution and Erosion in the NT.

The rule of law is a cornerstone of civilised society, serving as a framework within which individuals and institutions operate. Its...

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The Hidden Costs of Bureaucratic Expansion

Sam Wilks

Dec 23, 20236 min read

The Hidden Costs of Bureaucratic Expansion

In contemporary society, the ever-expanding administrative bureaucracy presents a unique paradox. On the one hand, it's seen as a...

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The Unintended Consequences of Market Regulation: A Case Study from the Northern Territory.

Sam Wilks

Dec 22, 20234 min read

The Unintended Consequences of Market Regulation: A Case Study from the Northern Territory.

The interplay between government regulation and market dynamics has been a subject of considerable debate. The Northern Territory of...

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Historical Analysis of Property Rights Erosion: Tracing the Global Trends Over the Last Century

Sam Wilks

Dec 21, 20234 min read

Historical Analysis of Property Rights Erosion: Tracing the Global Trends Over the Last Century

The concept of property rights is fundamental to the structure of any society. It dictates the relationship between individuals and the...

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Breaking Free from Victim Mentality: A Path to Personal Empowerment

Sam Wilks

Dec 20, 20235 min read

Breaking Free from Victim Mentality: A Path to Personal Empowerment

In the vibrant and often rugged landscape of the Northern Territory, Australia, the concept of personal empowerment is not just an...

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The Flawed Obsession: Income Inequality and Its Unseen Costs

Sam Wilks

Dec 19, 20232 min read

The Flawed Obsession: Income Inequality and Its Unseen Costs

In contemporary discourse, income inequality often takes centre stage as a primary concern in socio-economic policy. While disparities in...

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An Overview of Prolific Family Disintegration: The Northern Territory's Growing Challenge

Sam Wilks

Dec 18, 20234 min read

An Overview of Prolific Family Disintegration: The Northern Territory's Growing Challenge

In the Northern Territory of Australia, a silent crisis is unfolding: the disintegration of the family unit. This phenomenon is not...

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Assessing the Impact of Entitlement Programs in the Northern Territory

Sam Wilks

Dec 17, 20235 min read

Assessing the Impact of Entitlement Programs in the Northern Territory

Entitlement programs are designed with the noble intention of supporting the less fortunate in society. However, when poorly implemented...

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Judicial Precedence vs. Departmental Regulation: Which Promotes Better Behaviour?

Sam Wilks

Dec 16, 20235 min read

Judicial Precedence vs. Departmental Regulation: Which Promotes Better Behaviour?

Between law and societal behaviour, two primary forces emerge as guiding lights: judicial precedence and departmental regulation. These...

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Welfare Dependency in the Northern Territory: Understanding the Scope of the Issue

Sam Wilks

Dec 15, 20235 min read

Welfare Dependency in the Northern Territory: Understanding the Scope of the Issue

In the heart of Australia's Northern Territory, a complex issue has been simmering beneath the surface, largely unnoticed by the...

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Cultural Relativism and Indigenous Rights in the Northern Territory: A Critical Examination

Sam Wilks

Dec 13, 20233 min read

Cultural Relativism and Indigenous Rights in the Northern Territory: A Critical Examination

In the Northern Territory of Australia, where diverse indigenous communities have long existed with their own distinct traditions and...

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Political Correctness and Indigenous Communities in the Northern Territory: Unintended Consequences

Sam Wilks

Dec 12, 20233 min read

Political Correctness and Indigenous Communities in the Northern Territory: Unintended Consequences

In the vast and varied landscapes of Australia's Northern Territory, where indigenous communities have thrived for millennia, the...

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The Unseen Consequences: How Government Regulations Breed More Problems

Sam Wilks

Dec 9, 20235 min read

The Unseen Consequences: How Government Regulations Breed More Problems

In a world increasingly interwoven with complex socio-economic fabrics, the role of government regulation has become a subject of...

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Sam Wilks

Nov 29, 20233 min read

A failure to communicate

To understand why the failure of public consultation on prohibition, a policy with a historical track record of failure, is so...

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Sam Wilks

Nov 19, 20181 min read

Fascists love a crisis

Australians who want their families to enjoy the blessings of living in a free society should understand that the lives we've led since...

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Being Grateful saves lives, it may be your own.

Sam Wilks

Sep 9, 20184 min read

Being Grateful saves lives, it may be your own.

‘The missing tile Syndrome’ is ubiquitous. The overweight person see’s flat stomachs and six packs all around, the woman trying to get...

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Sam Wilks

Jun 23, 20181 min read

What is the cost?

When I was a child I was inspired by “Think not what your country can do for you, But, what can you do for your country.” Now with the...

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Sam Wilks

Feb 13, 20181 min read

Australia's Biggest Con Job!

The largest con in our recent history was the “welfare system” whereby they take a large amount of money from the people and flamboyantly...

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