Rights
Tony Abbott just keeps on playing the same organ
Contributed by Joe Montero Tony Abbott is a disgrace and as each day passes, he looks even more ridiculous. But it would be a mistake to just laugh at him. What he does has serious […]
Year: 2017
International
Exposer of corruption of the Panama Papers and corruption has been murdered
Contributed The woman at the forefront of the Panama Papers is dead. She lost her life when a bomb in the car she was driving blew up and sent the vehicle flying into a paddock. […]
Centrelink
Centrelink outsources calling system to Serco
by Adam Carlton Centerlink’s call services were outsourced to British multinational services company Serco last week, on a three-year pilot contract worth $51.7 million. The Community and Public Sector Union condemned it immediately and called […]
Economy
IMF acknowledges fall in wages growth but offers no solution
By Joe Montero The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest economic outlook report, notes that industrialised economies are experiencing slow wage growth and Australia is at the head of the pack. Under the heading Seeking sustainable […]
Corruption
Tax Office admits major corporate tax avoidance
Contributed The Australian tax Office has now put a figure on the amount of tax avoidance being carried out by major corporations and multinationals. Major corporations are defined as those with a gross income of […]
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International
Video: American college students react to 1940’s race film
College students view race hate speech and make a connection between with this and what is unfolding today. Video from FBE
Economy
Thousands come out against Adani coal mine
By Jim Hayes On Saturday, thousands took part in events around Australia, observing the national day of action to oppose the proposed Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Economy
Toyota Altona plant closure and the death of the car industry
By Joe Montero The Toyota manufacturing plant in Melbourne closed last Tuesday. For Australia, this is the second last act that will put an end to the 92-year-old car manufacturing industry. The last to go […]
Economy
Reserve bank maintains the rate of interest at a record low
By Joe Montero Something is going on. The Reserve Bank has just kept the official rate of interest at a low 1.5 percent for the thirteenth time in a row.