International
Julian Assange faces new smear campaign from the United States
By Joe Montero In a new twist in the Julian Assange case, United States has launched another smear campaign against the WikiLeaks founder, journalist, and editor.
Month: June 2020
Unions
Video: Australian Unions discussions on the future of workplace laws
Australian Unions are fighting to protect the jobs, wages, and rights of every worker in Australia. Australians need fairer and better rights at work. The Australian council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has been invited into […]
Work
Victoria’s new wage theft law is a good step forward
Contributed The passing of laws in Victoria on Tuesday night, which make the stealing of wages from workers a criminal offense, is a milestone. Victoria is the first Australian state or territory to do this.
Environment
Video: Resource management company Lantrak up against opponents of the Adani coal mine
On Tuesday last week, members of the Galilee Blockade turned up at the company headquarters, to convince management that they should not be doing business with the Adani coal railway. Most Australians do not want […]
Rights
Morrison Government plans to set up task force to target Australians under guise of protecting national interests
By Jim Hayes When the Scott Morrison government claims it is working on a plan to protect democracy, counter disinformation and promote transparency, it’s time to get worried. These are not exactly this government’s style.
Corruption
Adem Somyurek affair is another symptom of a sick political system
By Joe Montero The Labor Party in Victoria has been hit by the Adem Somyurek branch stacking scandal. The party numbers man, member of parliament, and until now a minister in the Daniel Andrews government, […]
International
Murdoch’s Fox caught doctoring fake ‘riot’ pictures
The following article was republished in the New Daily (14 June 2020). The source is Associated Press. The name of the author is not provided. The article is noteworthy, as it provides details of Rupert […]
Indigenous
Groups put forward plan to reduce indigenous imprisonment and end deaths in custody
By Ben Wilson As the controversy over black deaths in custody in Australia gathers momentum, the big Black Lives Matter marches around the nation have been added to, with an alliance representing more than 1000 […]
International
Donald Trump’s isolation grows as Americans stay on the streets
By Jim Hayes It seems that Donald Trump is becoming increasingly isolated as state governors, prominent military personnel, and even a growing proportion of Republican politicians, are either condemning or distancing themselves from his declaration […]
Economy
Bushfires and the Corona virus have put Australia’s systemically failing economy in an even worse position
By Joe Montero So Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed Australia is in the midst of its first recession in 29 years. There can be no denying that this has been a bad year. But seriously, […]