By Jim Hayes
Julie Bishop is on a mission to “defend the rules that have underpinned a period of relative global peace and prosperity.” Continue reading Julie Bishop is on a mission to defend global rules
Syrian gas attack is a reminder of the weapons of mass destruction lie
This contribution is a response by a group of individuals, to a flood of disinformation over the current events in Syria.
There is a real danger that history may repeat in Syria, after the allegation that the Syrian Bashara Assad led government has used chemical weapons against civilians, and the subsequent reaction of the United States, Great Britain and France.
Continue reading Syrian gas attack is a reminder of the weapons of mass destruction lie
Smoking gun shows that the unemployed and pensioners are not the bludgers
By Joe Montero
The Turnbull government’s war against Centrelink benefit recipients is based on the lie that they are imposing a burden on those who have a job. Continue reading Smoking gun shows that the unemployed and pensioners are not the bludgers
The sharks are circling a wounded Malcolm Turnbull
By Joe Montero
Malcolm Turnbull has certainly got himself into a mess. Thirty times and he’s down for the count at Newspoll. Continue reading The sharks are circling a wounded Malcolm Turnbull
Refugees plead for reunification with family
This article by Helen Davidson and Saba Vasefi (The Guardian 8 April 2018), relates the story of Narges and Daryoush, who are suffering ill health in detention, want to be reunited with their mother who they haven’t seen for four years after she was taken to Australia for treatment
Continue reading Refugees plead for reunification with family
Unions are planning big marches to bring change to industrial relations law
By a member of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Unions are planning a series of big marches around Australia, and they are expected to be the largest turnout since those that occurred during the “Your Rights at Work” campaign, directed at John Howard’s WorkChoices law. Continue reading Unions are planning big marches to bring change to industrial relations law
Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal hits Australia
By Ben Wilson
It was bound to happen. The Cambridge Analytica scandal was bound to reach Australia.
Continue reading Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal hits Australia
John Howard and the dying Turnbull government
By Adam Carlton
John Howard obviously likes grabbing a headline and appears to enjoy being presented by friends in the media, as the Liberal Party elder and the great Australian political figure, handing out pearls of wisdom to his successors. Continue reading John Howard and the dying Turnbull government
Video: The basic right to strike is almost dead in Australia
Although there has never really been a right to strike in Australia, changes to industrial law in recent years has brought in a regime that outlaws workers and unions walking off the job. The right to withdraw one’s labour, is a basic internationally recognised human right that does not exist in this country today. Continue reading Video: The basic right to strike is almost dead in Australia
Video: Remember the great Patricks waterfront battle
Once again, unions are facing a determined attack from major employers and government. Twenty years ago, waterside workers and their union fought an epic battle that turned away the concerted attack of that time. The lessons of that time should be remembered. Continue reading Video: Remember the great Patricks waterfront battle