By Joe Montero
Since last November and the forced Catalan election, not much has been heard of what has happened there and across Spain since. Continue reading Spanish state increasingly relying on repression in Catalonia and the whole of Spain
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The Turnbull government plans to privatise Australia’s visa system
By Adam Carlton
The Public Sector Union (PSA) has hit out at the Australian government’s plan to privatise the visa application system, and says that this could cost up to 3,000 jobs. Continue reading The Turnbull government plans to privatise Australia’s visa system
Promoter of war with China to be next US ambassador to Australia
By Jim Hayes
The United States has appointed Admiral Harry Harris to be the next ambassador to Australia, after his coming retirement from military service. Continue reading Promoter of war with China to be next US ambassador to Australia
ABC censors Alberici’s uncomfortable tax cuts truth after Turnbull complaint
Mr Denmore, author of The Failed Estate, writes about the extraordinary attack on Emma Alberici, because of her analysis of the Australian government’s corporate tax cuts ambition, which she says would be detrimental to Australia. After a complaint from the Prime Minister, her words were deleted from the ABC website, and this marks the ongoing curtailment of the press that is occurring in Australia. Denmore explains that this is a global trend. The story was published by The Independent Australia 20 February 2018).
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UN officials warn Australia against imposing “extreme penalties” for Journalists
Paul Farrell Senior Reporter at Buzzfeed Australia (19 February 2018) reports that United Nations rapporteurs are seriously concerned about the impact of the Turnbull government’s new security law, and its effect on freedom of the press.
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Rhianna who has cystic fibrosis and needs a lung transplant denied support by Centrelink
From Queensland
Rhianna Johnson lives in Bundaberg in Queensland and she is one in the long list of sick people denied a disability pension by Centrelink. They say she is not sick enough. Continue reading Rhianna who has cystic fibrosis and needs a lung transplant denied support by Centrelink
Joyce affair reveals Australia’s corrupt and crony political culture
By Joe Montero
Since this article was written, Barnaby Joyce has announced his retirement, on the grounds that he “can’t take it anymore.” As indicated below, the situation had developed to the point where his own team pulled the knife in him. It is likely that he was given the option to leave or be pushed. He took the first.
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Welfare overhaul will increase poverty and unemployment
Contributed by a reader
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has warned that increasing the punishment of the unemployed, will result in worsening poverty and joblessness. Continue reading Welfare overhaul will increase poverty and unemployment
It’s time to open their eyes about the threat to our oceans
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is appealing for support to help get action for the protection of our oceans. Continue reading It’s time to open their eyes about the threat to our oceans
Study provides evidence that the sea level rise is real and accelerating
This article from From DW (13 February 2018) concerns the release of the findings of a study by the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), which is based in the United States. This adds to the mountain of evidence that shows the planet is warming. The co-authors on the study came from the University of South Florida, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Old Dominion University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
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