Editor, Author at May Day Victoria

Video: Julian Assange’s father speaks out

13 June 2019 Editor 0

An emotional John Shipton talks to press outside Belmarsh Prison, about his son’s ordeal and determination to keep on fighting the abuse, and the culpability of the Australian government. Video from RT UK

Fighting to defend the right to report the wrongdoing of the powerful

13 June 2019 Editor 0

By members of the Media Entertainment and Arts alliance (MEAA) The National Justice Project, a not-for-profit legal service dealing with human rights issues, has launched a petition. It calls for legislative change and immediate action […]

Union calls for laws to protect Sharedrivers in Australia

13 June 2019 Editor 0

The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU), has called on the Federal Government to enact urgent legislation to ensure workers in the gig economy are given rights and protections against exploitation, following the Fair Work Ombudsman’s announcement […]

Genoa Dock workers in Italy refuse to load weapons on Saudi ship destined for war on the people of Yemen

13 June 2019 Editor 0

Below is a letter of support sent by the Peace and Justice are Union Business Working Group of the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN), to dock workers in the Italian port at Genoa and […]

Tax cuts will bring real benefit to only a few and bring harm to most

13 June 2019 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Australia’s Scott Morrison government remains as committed as ever to delivering its tax cuts.

Film and discussion night

11 June 2019 Editor 0

Police raid on the ABC is a sign of where Australia is heading

11 June 2019 Editor 0

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.

Economic storm clouds directly ahead

11 June 2019 Editor 0

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 […]

Election rorts point out that power is in the hands of a minority and change is needed

11 June 2019 Editor 0

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.

Employer groups call out for war on wages and conditions

11 June 2019 Editor 0

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.

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Video: Julian Assange’s father speaks out

Fighting to defend the right to report the wrongdoing of the powerful

Union calls for laws to protect Sharedrivers in Australia

Genoa Dock workers in Italy refuse to load weapons on Saudi ship destined for war on the people of Yemen

Tax cuts will bring real benefit to only a few and bring harm to most

Film and discussion night

Police raid on the ABC is a sign of where Australia is heading

Economic storm clouds directly ahead

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