Anthony Albanese faced a great deal of opposition to his promise to keep Scott Morrison’s promise for big tax cuts for the very rich since the day of the election that made him Prime Minister. In fact, it threatened to Cause instability within the Labor Party. The angst was just contained in last year’s national party conference in Brisbane last year. Continue reading Albo’s tax cuts change more public relations than substance
By Jim Hayes
A survey by the Australian National University found that a large majority of Australians continue to back constitutional recognition of Australia’s first peoples, and that they also support progress in truth telling and in a process towards treaty. Continue reading Australia supports First Nations rights says ANU Survey
In the wake of the fiasco of the voice referendum and a response to Israel’s attack on Israel that pleases no-one, the Essential Poll commissioned by the Guardian newspaper has revealed that more people disapprove than approve of Anthony Albanese’s performance as Prime Minister of Australia and the direction in which the country is going. Continue reading Australia demands a change in direction according to the latest Essential Poll
The amazing ability of our politicians, whether we’re talking about the government or opposition, to admit that the vast majority of Australians are becoming progressively worse off, and that this has its genesis in fundamental structural weaknesses in the economy, speaks volumes. Continue reading Australia’s economy still crying out for a change in direction
Saying that its in the interests of most people for something rea l to be done to fix the cost of housing crisis is a no brainer. So, we must ask why so much effort is being spent by big media pitting younger against older Australians? The answer is obvious. Big media is more interested in advertising making money from the property industry, and politicians love whatever takes the attention of their failure and the opportunity to apply divide and rule. Continue reading The cost of housing crisis is still here and waiting for an answer
By Joe Montero
Whistleblower David McBride will face the start of his trial today (Monday 13 November), and last week, a group of other high-profile whistleblowers signed an open letter to the federal government to call on it to honour the promise to legislate protection for whistleblowers and cut down the cost of waging a legal defence. Continue reading David McBride’s trial for whistleblowing Afghanistan war crimes has just begun
As the Israeli invasion Gaza steps up, international revulsion against the dire human crimes being committed against Palestinian civilians is growing rapidly. Global public opinion is on the side of the Palestinians and calling for peace and demanding an end to the butchery that has murdered more than 10,000 so far. Continue reading World sees massive upsurge of support for the people of Gaza
The latest Essential Poll reveals that the majority of Australians, that is 53 percent, are struggling financially. Many of the respondents said that rising interest rates are the biggest burden. This has added to the cost of buying a home and imposed significant increases in mortgage payments. And the increasing price of homes pushes up rents. Continue reading The interest is going up and not for the reasons they tell us
David McBride, the whistleblower on war crimes in Afghanistan perpetrated by Australian military personnel faces court on 13 November. He was charged over disclosures that revealed the murder of non-combatant civilians. He faces up to 50 years in prison. None of those who committed the killings have been charged.
This double standard has not gone unnoticed. Public opinion is on McBride’s side. This has resulted in the backdown from holding a secret trial in a closed-door tribunal. There will now be a trial by jury – except that anything deemed to be of national security will still be heard behind closed doors. A fair trial is by no means guaranteed.
McBride deserves the support of everyone.
This interview with investigative journalist Michael West reveals all this and the human side of David McBride.
