An emotional John Shipton talks to press outside Belmarsh Prison, about his son’s ordeal and determination to keep on fighting the abuse, and the culpability of the Australian government.
Video from RT UK
Category Archives: Rights
Fighting to defend the right to report the wrongdoing of the powerful
By members of the Media Entertainment and Arts alliance (MEAA)
The National Justice Project, a not-for-profit legal service dealing with human rights issues, has launched a petition. It calls for legislative change and immediate action to protect journalists and whistleblowers. Continue reading Fighting to defend the right to report the wrongdoing of the powerful
Police raid on the ABC is a sign of where Australia is heading
By Ben Wilson
Like many others, I am angry about the raid on the ABC by the Federal Police. They have been used yet again, as a weapon to silence critics. Continue reading Police raid on the ABC is a sign of where Australia is heading
Assange hit by persecution on three fronts
by Adam Carlton
The more I hear about what is being thrown against Julian Assange, the angrier I get. Not one, but possibly three politically driven show trials are under way. Continue reading Assange hit by persecution on three fronts
Social sector groups call for a decent publicly funded social security system
The real issues for this election are whether or not the money is spent on the top end of town and everyone else is made to pay for it
By Joe Montero
On the eve of this year’s federal election, we should note the claims made during the campaign. This especially applies to those concerning the affordability of services and that ongoing matter of the budget surplus. Continue reading The real issues for this election are whether or not the money is spent on the top end of town and everyone else is made to pay for it
Stop unjust treatment of Julian Assange and bring him home
By Jim Hayes
On 3 May United Nations experts accused the United Kingdom of breaching Julian Assange’s human rights and for his release from prison. Continue reading Stop unjust treatment of Julian Assange and bring him home
Australia’s political leaders must find a backbone and stand up for Julian Assange
By Joe Montero
Even to the most cynical, it should have become plainly obvious now. Julian Assange is not in custody for criminal behaviour, unless you believe informing us of wrongdoing by individuals in high places should be regarded as criminal. Continue reading Australia’s political leaders must find a backbone and stand up for Julian Assange
Staff raise alarm bells about patient safety at Mildura Base Hospital
This is a disturbing article by Christiane Barro (The New Daily 22 April 2019), which tells of staff shortages and risks imposed on patients by the cost cutting private operator of the Mildura Base Hospital, Ramsay Health Care. Continue reading Staff raise alarm bells about patient safety at Mildura Base Hospital
Julian Assange has been arrested and urgent action for his release is needed
Australian citizen and founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange has just been forcefully removed form the Ecuadoran embassy just hours ago. Continue reading Julian Assange has been arrested and urgent action for his release is needed