James Norman
James Norman is a Melbourne based journalist, author and communications coordinator for an international NGO. He has been widely published in the Australian media including The Age, The Australian, Financial Review, Herald Sun, etc. James is also an author published by Allen & Unwin.
Articles by James Norman
Who wants to be a Milne heir?
Since the huge news of Bob Brown’s retirement last week, new leader Christine Milne has emerged as a leader just…... Read more
Your taxes hard at work making mushroom clouds
When David Gonski fronted up to his first day of work as the new Chairman of the Future Fund this…... Read more
Bob Brown must face down the extreme Greens
It came as a surprise to some that Bob Brown was acknowledged as our most influential politician in The Australian‘s…... Read more
Go directly to jail. Do not pass Year Six.
In Texas and in many other parts of the US, the government has hit upon a neat new approach to…... Read more
Stripped of civil liberties for a night on the town
Stepping out for a fun night and a few drinks sure isn’t as simple as it used to be. In…... Read more
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Abbott’s crass logic: trash the Parliament in order save it
An email was sent to almost every politician in Australia this week saying that someone should cut off…
Our special forces don’t always need special treatment
We admire them, but we’re not entirely sure why. We allow them to operate in the shadows; we rarely…
A good holiday is about unrest, not rest
Like a fat full-stop, it lay in my hand. A small orange – not exactly fresh, but purchased anyway…
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From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
Michael S says:
"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone
Change Up! says:
I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more
