The Australian Open should not be made more important than people’s health
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About 600 players and officials are involved in the coming Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament. Many more have and will be coming into close proximity to these people. Continue reading The Australian Open should not be made more important than people’s health
Australia must have more than just two Covid-19 vaccines
By Ben Wilson
Controversy has surrounded the Morrison government’s choice of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine to tackle the Coronavirus19. The problem is not only that it has not been tested in the field enough to guarantee immunity and guarantee safety form harmful side effects. This is bad enough. It is also fact that politics has got in the way. Continue reading Australia must have more than just two Covid-19 vaccines
The John Birch Society and its conspiracy theories
By Glen Davis
The presidency of Donald Trump saw a mobilising of conspiracy theorists, and other far right groupings, in the United States of America (USA). Trump as President, was a member of the Continue reading The John Birch Society and its conspiracy theories
Political donations are much bigger than most think
By Jim Hayes
It is no secret that the Australian political system is seriously corrupted through large scale donations to political parties. Just how much these donations amount to is hidden behind grossly inadequate disclosure laws and lack of policing. This means that there is a dark money channel, funneling funds to gain influence over the political system. Continue reading Political donations are much bigger than most think
Video: Hurting workers hurts Australia’s economy
Scott Morrison has banded together with the most extreme corporate executives and big business lobbyists to draft new workplace laws that would remove job security and cut wages for millions of workers. The Australian council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has begun an advertising campaign to inform the public on what is going on.
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Where Assange’s extradition appeals process stands
Nathan Fuller (LA Progressive) provides an overview of where the Julian Assange case is up to. Despite the United States having technically lost it case for extradition earlier this month, an appeal has been filed and Assange is still imprisoned. At the time of handing down her decision, District Judge Vanessa Baraitster explicitly supported most of the United State’s case and a few days later, refused to allow bail. The result was plainly determined by political factors, using potential suicide risk as the escape hatch. For this reason, the case is still for form being won, and the campaign for his freedom maintained.
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Police chief ‘shoot to kill’ order given in the Cordillera
From the Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self-Determination (Sandugo)
The following is a response the Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self Determination, following an order to shoot to kill a prominent leader. Two major centres of indigenous populations, the islands of Mindanao and Luzon, have been militarised and subject to numerous human rights violations. The target in this case is a leader in Luzon’s Cordillera region. This is happening in our neighbourhood. Australia should be doing everything possible to put a stop to it
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Systemic failure is wrecking Australian economy not the pandemic
By Joe Montero
Greg Jericho wrote (The Guardian 28 January 2021), “Covid-19 has actually hidden the weakness of the economy”. He hit the nail on the head and adds that “Australia’s economy has been weak for many years now”. The problem is that policy makers are now hiding behind the Pandemic to avoid admitting the truth, and this stands to make the situation even worse. Continue reading Systemic failure is wrecking Australian economy not the pandemic
Australians turn out in large numbers for Invasion Day
By Joe Montero
Yesterday (26 January), big Invasion Day marches and other events were held across Australia. They were well organised and maintained needed Covid-19 social distancing and mask wearing. Continue reading Australians turn out in large numbers for Invasion Day