This statement is being circulated among journalists and others working in media, as a measure of support for Julian Assange. The persecution of the WikiLeaks editor is a serious violation of the right to free speech, threatening all who work in media, and by extension, the loss of the right of all citizens to know. Many minds have been muddled by a long propaganda war to destroy Assange’s reputation and legitimise extraordinary methods, like the ignoring of legal principals, disproportionate punishment and what amounts to torture. Continue reading Journalists speak up for Julian Assange
Category Archives: Rights
Stop Morrison’s attack on working people and our unions
The following comes from Australian Unions and is about the Federal Government’s Integrity Bill, designed to be a major attack on the whole union movement in Australia, and as its authors claim, merely a means to deal with those who act unlawfully. If it was, there would not be a bill targeting only unions. It would target all those in important positions. Politicians and company directors for instance. This affects all workers, and it stands to flow onto the whole community. The statement has been reproduced in full. Continue reading Stop Morrison’s attack on working people and our unions
Scott Morrison promises his backers to crack down on Australian activism
By Jim Hayes
On Friday last week, Scott Morrison launched a tirade against what he called progressivism.” He insisted that this is a direct threat to the liberties of Australians and made it crystal clear, that he is going to do something about it. Continue reading Scott Morrison promises his backers to crack down on Australian activism
Australia’s government and major media outlets ignore murder of nine Australian journalists
By Ugly
Today, 16 October, marks the anniversary of the murder of the Balibo Five. They were Australian journalists reporting on the situation in East Timor. The Indonesian army had taken them and made them disappear. Continue reading Australia’s government and major media outlets ignore murder of nine Australian journalists
Peter Dutton’s shaming call for Extinction Rebellion activists reveals his and his government’s weakness
From Queensland
Peter Dutton’s outburst last Wednesday, where he called for the public shaming of those involved in actions carried out by Extinction Rebellion is telling. Continue reading Peter Dutton’s shaming call for Extinction Rebellion activists reveals his and his government’s weakness
Frydenberg announces review into retirement income and we should be worried
By Ben Wilson
Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced a sweeping review of the nation’s retirement income system. Continue reading Frydenberg announces review into retirement income and we should be worried
Federal Police to go to investigate Australian war crimes in Afghanistan
Contributed
Australian Federal Police are to fly to Afghanistan to investigate alleged war crimes involving Australian soldiers. Continue reading Federal Police to go to investigate Australian war crimes in Afghanistan
Suicide growth rate is a serious problem for Australia
By Jim Hayes
When a society experiences a dramatic rise in suicides in a short time something is seriously wrong. This is Australia. New research has found that the number of people ending their own life is rapidly on the rise and on track to grow by 40 percent in a decade. Continue reading Suicide growth rate is a serious problem for Australia
Morrison’s attack on GetUp is still on
By Ugly
I have been a supporter of GetUp for some time and I make a regular financial contribution. Tens of thousands of people like me keep the online activist network alive. Continue reading Morrison’s attack on GetUp is still on
Letter reveals more of Morrison’s move towards big brother government
By Jim Hayes
The big brother style of the Scott Morrison government continues to become entrenched. From carrying on the restrictions on basic freedoms, like the right to be presumed innocent until convicted by evidence, increased surveillance of citizens, curtailing the right of journalists to report the truth as they see it, to orchestrating political politically motivated police raids. Continue reading Letter reveals more of Morrison’s move towards big brother government