Waleed Aly
Waleed Aly is an Australian writer, academic, and media personality known for his insightful commentary on social and political issues. He is a regular columnist for major publications and co-hosts the influential television program 'The Project.' Aly's work often focuses on multiculturalism, social justice, and the complexities of Australian identity, making him a prominent voice in contemporary discussions about race and politics in Australia. His ability to articulate the nuances of contentious issues has earned him respect and recognition in both media and academic circles.
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Waleed Aly is a broadcaster, author, academic, and regular columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Waleed Aly is a broadcaster, author, academic and regular columnist.
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Waleed Aly is a broadcaster, author, academic and regular columnist.
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Waleed Aly appears on the ABC and was ranked separately in guest appearances.
The Australian culture section loses Stephen Romei; Newsmax Australia is dead; Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty on ABC; and David Speers’ InsidersAustralia· 2026-02-05
Waleed Aly is a broadcaster, author, academic and regular columnist.
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Waleed Aly is a broadcaster, author, academic and regular columnist.
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Waleed Aly recently termed 'grace' in relation to public discussions.
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Waleed Aly is a broadcaster, author, academic and regular columnist.
Think the government runs Triple Zero? Wrong. No wonder it’s failingAustralia· 2025-11-06Waleed Aly analyzes the complexities of the current housing market.
listen unconditionally, find a common goalAustralia· 2025-10-11
Waleed Aly argued that the left and the right have become one and are increasingly intolerant of each other's viewpoints.
Extremism and radicalisation are results of our obsession with online worldAustralia· 2025-09-24
Waleed Aly is a broadcaster, author, academic and regular columnist.
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the treasurer is telling us to stay calm, but this could be the time to panicAustralia· 2025-08-07
Waleed Aly is a regular columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
What the death of two soccer stars says about how – and who – we grieve forAustralia· 2025-07-11
Someone get Waleed Aly on the blower, stat!
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi keeping mum after offloading landholding in PakistanAustralia· 2025-07-02
Waleed Aly was acknowledged for his work on campaigns that took a personal toll at times.
The Project says goodbye with teary and funny final episodeAustralia· 2025-06-27
Waleed Aly is noted for his decision to avoid reading social media commentary.
Is this the end of free-to-air TV? TV veteran Peter Meakin thinks soAustralia· 2025-06-15
Aly is described as committed and compassionate, bringing weight and depth as a co-host.
Channel 10 axes news a current affairs program; hosts Waleed Aly and Sarah Harris to leave networkAustralia· 2025-06-09
Waleed Aly is a regular columnist.
For the Liberals to survive, the Nationals need to get tealedAustralia· 2025-05-29
Waleed Aly is a broadcaster and lecturer in politics at Monash University.
Trump jet from Qatar shows how world leaders understand how to pacify the deal-loverAustralia· 2025-05-15
Waleed Aly is a broadcaster, author, and academic who co-hosts Channel Ten’s The Project.
Federal election 2025: This time, the agenda is leading the politiciansAustralia· 2025-04-17Waleed Aly is a regular columnist.
Trump tariffs and Liberation Day is about ideology, not the US economyAustralia· 2025-04-03
Waleed Aly is a regular columnist.
Gazans trapped in a forever war designed around Netanyahu’s impossible aimsAustralia· 2025-03-20