Media
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.
Year: 2019
Economy
Economic storm clouds directly ahead
By Joe Montero There is a consensus among economists and financial commentators. This is that the global economy and Australia are heading for severe recession. Australia is performing economically at its worst, since the 2009 […]
Government
Election rorts point out that power is in the hands of a minority and change is needed
By Joe Montero The fallout from the recent election rorts, which undoubtedly helped the Liberal and National party coalition cling onto government, keeps on coming.
Work
Employer groups call out for war on wages and conditions
Predictably, big employer organisations are coming out after the election and telling the Morrison government to make further changes to Fair Work Australia in their favour.
International
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.
International
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.
Government
Why did Scott Morrison and his government manage to hold on and what does this mean?
By Joe Montero Make no mistake about it. The Liberal National Party government surviving Saturday’s election is not a good result for Australia. At the same time, it has provided some important lessons that it […]
International
US authorities invade Venezuela’s embassy in Washington
by Joe Montero Obviously and intentionally breaking international law, specifically the Vienna Convention, as well as US law, the Trump administration ordered the raiding and takeover of the Venezuelan embassy in Washington. The State Department […]
Centrelink
Economy
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 […]