No More Conspiracy Theories

Unearthing the Contested Past: A Reckoning with European Australia’s Foundations

No More Conspiracy Theories : In a nation grappling with its identity, the very origins of European Australia remain fiercely debated, forcing a critical choice between conflicting historical narratives that profoundly shape our present and future. Where are the historians in this crucial moment? This incisive work argues that they are conspicuously absent from the front lines of this vital cultural battle, their discipline facing dwindling resources and disheartened educators.

The events of 2025 laid bare the enduring strength of entrenched, reactionary viewpoints, revealing a persistent failure to truly engage with the perspectives of Indigenous Australians – whose profound wisdom has been accessible since the very dawn of European arrival in 1788. The fundamental question this book poses is not about a lack of Indigenous voices, but rather, a stark interrogation of why meaningful change has been so stubbornly resisted.

A troubling air of self-congratulation permeates recent historical discourse, even amidst acknowledgements of a discipline in crisis. While concerns are voiced about the precarious state of history departments and declining student numbers, a deeper, more introspective critique is urgently needed. The true danger, this book contends, may not solely lie in the loss of academic positions, but in the erosion of history’s core function: the ability to discern truth from power.

Centuries overdue, a rigorous act of professional self-scrutiny is now paramount. For too long, significant issues, individuals, and events have been marginalized or distorted within European Australia’s dominant national narrative. This groundbreaking work challenges fundamental assumptions that underpin our understanding of the Enlightenment, the British Empire, the colonial project itself (“The Selling of EA”), and even cherished ideals like mateship and “the Fair Go.”

Crucially, this book confronts the uncomfortable truths still absent from our collective story: the reality of the Invasion, the enduring impact of Military Occupation, the shadowy influence of Secret Societies and Conspiracies, the systematic Official Cover-ups, and the persistent Regular Re-Writing of History to serve prevailing agendas.

Drawing upon four decades of meticulous research, Dr. Bob James unveils startling discoveries that are poised to ignite passionate debate. His conclusions will undoubtedly resonate deeply with some, offering a long-awaited validation of suppressed narratives, while simultaneously challenging the deeply held beliefs of others. Prepare to have your understanding of European Australia’s past – and its implications for our future – irrevocably altered.