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. Continue reading Police raid on the ABC is a sign of where Australia is heading
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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 aftermath of the previous year’s Global Financial Crisis. Continue reading Economic storm clouds directly ahead
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. Continue reading Election rorts point out that power is in the hands of a minority and change is needed
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. Continue reading Employer groups call out for war on wages and conditions
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