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. Continue reading Employer groups call out for war on wages and conditions
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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. Continue reading Assange hit by persecution on three fronts
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. Continue reading Assange hit by persecution on three fronts
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 would be wise to learn from for a better result in the future. Continue reading Why did Scott Morrison and his government manage to hold on and what does this mean?
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 carried out the task. Continue reading US authorities invade Venezuela’s embassy in Washington
Social sector groups call for a decent publicly funded social security system
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 the budget surplus. Continue reading 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
Torres Straight Islanders take government to court over climate change
By Jim Hayes
This week, Torres Strait Islanders brought the first climate change litigation action against the Australian federal government, for its failure to act appropriately over global warming and the threat that this poses to their homeland. Continue reading Torres Straight Islanders take government to court over climate change
Djab Wurrung tree defenders and supporters call for justice for D T Zelanach
By Ugly
The Djab Wurrung people around the Halls Gap (Budja Budja) area near Ararat in Victoria, have been defending their sacred trees for almost a year now. They have been trying to stop VicRoads from destroying them, while building an extension to the Western Highway. Continue reading Djab Wurrung tree defenders and supporters call for justice for D T Zelanach
Confrontation with Iran is a diversion from and product of failing US policy
By Adam Carlton
The United States political leadership is once again playing s dangerous game, posing a significant threat to the world, as it builds the naval presence at the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, to put pressure on Iran. Continue reading Confrontation with Iran is a diversion from and product of failing US policy