Although Peter Dutton did not become Australia’s new prime minister, those behind the attempt have not lost. Scott Morrison might have got the guernsey. This did not stop them from strengthening their position in the cabinet and party room. Continue reading Morrison government can only deliver more of the same
The only life he’s known is guards shouting, steel fences, and unending detention on a tiny island the size of Melbourne’s airport. Where he’s called by a number, not even his name. Continue reading Appeal for the children in detention on Nauru
Thank Woolworths and Coles Supermarkets. I just worked for $2.46 per hour to provide you with milk.
Video by Shane Hickey
The National Party has called for every Australian under 35 on a parenting payment or Newstart should receive a cashless welfare card. Continue reading Promoters of cashless welfare card really want to cut benefits
The ongoing brawl within the Liberal Party and the dumping of Malcolm Turnbull is proof that something big is happening on the Australian political landscape, and it is not limited to the usual numbers games of parliamentary politics. Continue reading Challenge to Turnbull more than a plot
A lot of people are talking about the National energy Guarantee (NEG). As Malcolm Turnbull and his government pursue it, the opposition grows. Continue reading The NEG is a con that will deliver neither lower prices or cleaner energy
According to the latest statistics from Roy Morgan, unemployment stood at `10 percent in July. The Morgan rate differs from the 5.4 stated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for June, because it considers all those who would work, if they had the opportunity, and does not consider one hour of work during the survey week as being employed. The Roy Morgan is therefore much more accurate. Continue reading Real Unemployment accounts for over 18 percent of the workforce
The Turnbull government has handed over $444 million to a shonky outfit, which falsely claims that it works for the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef, and this has bounced back to hit the government in the teeth. Continue reading Great Barrier reef money and the stink of corruption
Israel is continuing its war against Palestinian civilians in Gaza. A block of flats is repeatedly targeted by missiles (see bottom video clip). The victims are not combatants. In this case one man died and a woman lost her unborn child and toddler son. This raid carried out last week is only one instance of the continuing bombardment that is going on. There was conflict with Hamas and some missiles were fired into Israel. But it should be noted that was is a response to military action against civilians that has been continuous for some time. Continue reading Video: Israeli airstrikes have been targeting civilian neighbourhoods in Gaza
