By Jim Hayes
Kevin Rudd did the right thing to call out Rupert Murdoch as a “cancer eating away at the heart of Australian democracy.” Continue reading Kevin Rudd is right to call Murdoch a cancer
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Morrison government can only deliver more of the same
By Joe Montero
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
Appeal for the children in detention on Nauru
From Gabby Sutherland Former Save the Children teacher on Nauru
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
Video: Dairy farmer talks about working for almost nothing
Thank Woolworths and Coles Supermarkets. I just worked for $2.46 per hour to provide you with milk.
Video by Shane Hickey
Promoters of cashless welfare card really want to cut benefits
Contributed
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
Challenge to Turnbull more than a plot
By Joe Montero
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
Nauru 12-year-old Nauru boy at imminent risk of dying
The following by Ben Doherty (the Guardian 16 August 2018) tells of the disgraceful manner in which the Australian authorities are treating vulnerable children detained at in Nauru. Imagine how desperate a child must be to go on a hunger strike and be prepared to die. Other children are also facing a serious health risk. Australia’s reputation as a caring nation is being seriously tarnish. The cruelty must end.
The NEG is a con that will deliver neither lower prices or cleaner energy
By Jim Hayes
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
Real Unemployment accounts for over 18 percent of the workforce
By Joe Montero
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
Great Barrier reef money and the stink of corruption
By Adam Carlton
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