February 2018 - May Day Victoria

ABC censors Alberici’s uncomfortable tax cuts truth after Turnbull complaint

25 February 2018 Editor 0

Mr Denmore, author of The Failed Estate, writes about the extraordinary attack on Emma Alberici, because of her analysis of the Australian government’s corporate tax cuts ambition, which she says would be detrimental to Australia. After a complaint […]

UN officials warn Australia against imposing “extreme penalties” for Journalists

25 February 2018 Editor 0

Paul Farrell Senior Reporter at Buzzfeed Australia (19 February 2018) reports that United Nations rapporteurs are seriously concerned about the impact of the Turnbull government’s new security law, and its effect on freedom of the press.

Rhianna who has cystic fibrosis and needs a lung transplant denied support by Centrelink

25 February 2018 Editor 0

From Queensland Rhianna Johnson lives in Bundaberg in Queensland and she is one in the long list of sick people denied a disability pension by Centrelink. They say she is not sick enough.

Joyce affair reveals Australia’s corrupt and crony political culture

25 February 2018 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Since this article was written, Barnaby Joyce has announced his retirement, on the grounds that he “can’t take it anymore.” As indicated below, the situation had developed to the point where his […]

Welfare overhaul will increase poverty and unemployment

14 February 2018 Editor 0

Contributed by a reader The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has warned that increasing the punishment of the unemployed, will result in worsening poverty and joblessness.

It’s time to open their eyes about the threat to our oceans

14 February 2018 Editor 0

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is appealing for support to help get action for the protection of our oceans.

Study provides evidence that the sea level rise is real and accelerating

14 February 2018 Editor 0

This article from From DW (13 February 2018) concerns the release of the findings of a study by the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), which is based in the United States. This adds to the mountain of […]

Documents reveal California police worked with Neo-Nazis to pursue ‘anti-racist’ activists

12 February 2018 Editor 0

The following from Sam Levin ( The Guardian 9 February 2018 San Francisco), gives an account of how during a court case, evidence of collusion between the police and odious hate organisations has come to light.

Canada’s Philippines arms deal will abet human rights violations

12 February 2018 Editor 0

By Karapatan (Alliance for the Advancement of People’s Rights) “Canada’s $233 million arms sale of military combat helicopters to the Philippine government will enable and worsen the already dire human rights situation under the Duterte administration. We […]

West Papuan leader appeals for support on eve of Summit

12 February 2018 Editor 0

The following message has been sent to the people of PNG, by Benny Wenda, who chairs the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP). Next week there is going to be an important summit in […]

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Month: February 2018

ABC censors Alberici’s uncomfortable tax cuts truth after Turnbull complaint

UN officials warn Australia against imposing “extreme penalties” for Journalists

Rhianna who has cystic fibrosis and needs a lung transplant denied support by Centrelink

Joyce affair reveals Australia’s corrupt and crony political culture

Welfare overhaul will increase poverty and unemployment

It’s time to open their eyes about the threat to our oceans

Study provides evidence that the sea level rise is real and accelerating

Documents reveal California police worked with Neo-Nazis to pursue ‘anti-racist’ activists

Canada’s Philippines arms deal will abet human rights violations

West Papuan leader appeals for support on eve of Summit