Category Archives: Rights
Julian Assange’s defence in London court exposing sinister methods to get him
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Julian Assange’s extradition case in the United Kingdom continues. The accused is in prison and appearing on the dock at court, although he has been charged with no crime. Continue reading Julian Assange’s defence in London court exposing sinister methods to get him
Assange’s extradition hearing sees defence in action before biased judge
By Jim Hayes
As Julian Assange’s extradition hearing resumed at London’s Old Bailey this Monday (London time), lawyers for the United States prosecution, continued with the espionage charges that would impose up to 175 years in prison. Continue reading Assange’s extradition hearing sees defence in action before biased judge
Effective change is the only choice there is
By Joe Montero
It is not all that unusual to hear people respond to any suggestion to change the political course of the nation by branding it idealistic and that it could never happen. Anyone suggesting differently, is going to come across this reserve. Continue reading Effective change is the only choice there is
Big movement for economic and social justice is taking off
By Joe Montero
The new fast-growing national movement to hit Australia, Living Incomes For Everyone, was launched on Tuesday 21 July.Thousands watch online during the event or after. It is on Facebook and has been included below.
Thousands join Living Incomes For Everyone online launch
Video from Living Incomes for Everyone
Continue reading Big movement for economic and social justice is taking off
The high rise lockdown in Victoria and the lesson this provides
By Jim Hayes
No doubt about it. Victoria’s state government has done more to combat Covid-19 than any other around Australia. This is not to say that it has all been perfect. Nevertheless, what it has done has not been able to prevent Melbourne being the epicentre of what could be the start of a second wave outbreak. Continue reading The high rise lockdown in Victoria and the lesson this provides
We need to consign the term ‘dole’ and its nasty derivatives to pre-Covid history
Cassandra Goldie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) wrote the following opinion piece (The Guardian 2 July 2020), about the need to champion a new way of looking at unemployment and the way in which those out of work are regarded. In the post Covid-19 reality, the past must be left behind to deal appropriately with the economic reality the nation faces.
Continue reading We need to consign the term ‘dole’ and its nasty derivatives to pre-Covid history
The prosecution of witness K and Bernard Collaery and covering up wrongdoing and corruption
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On 26 June, ACT Supreme Court justice David Mossop ruled for the Morrison government’s intention to keep evidence over the prosecution of Witness K and his lawyer Bernard Collaery, and thereby block their chances of a fair trial. Continue reading The prosecution of witness K and Bernard Collaery and covering up wrongdoing and corruption
Morrison Government plans to set up task force to target Australians under guise of protecting national interests
By Jim Hayes
When the Scott Morrison government claims it is working on a plan to protect democracy, counter disinformation and promote transparency, it’s time to get worried. These are not exactly this government’s style. Continue reading Morrison Government plans to set up task force to target Australians under guise of protecting national interests
Peter Dutton opens door to attack our rights a little wider
By Jim Hayes
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is now pushing changes to laws that will allow the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) to spy on Australians as never before, and without oversight, strengthening already existing measures for detention without charge and denial of the right to have a lawyer present. Continue reading Peter Dutton opens door to attack our rights a little wider