By Joe Montero
Given that there is widespread concern over the Labor’s election review and the importance consequences of how it is acted on, there is good reason to make a few comments. Continue reading Some comments on the Labor election review
Category Archives: Government
How America and Britain crushed the government of Australia
John Pilger reposted this article on 4 November. It first appeared in 2014 and might have been penned today, given the rise in global tensions and predatory American foreign policy. Australia is shifting to increasingly authoritarian government. What we don’t know yet, is the role in this played by the Anglo-American connection and the operations of the intelligence services. Given Australia’s track record, we know that they are there. We also know that much of the history of the Whitlam era has been buried – conveniently for some. Especially the details surrounding the coup that took place on 11 November 1975. A declassified telegram showed that media tycoon Rupert Murdoch communicatred with US Consul General Robert Brand about the prime minister. He informed the diplomat about his “kill Whitlam” order to editors. This article is a timely reminder of what is at stake.
Continue reading How America and Britain crushed the government of Australia
Privileged can’t admit why most Australians distrust politicians and political institutions
By Joe Montero
It’s no big surprise, that that the study of the Museum of Australian Democracy and the University of Canberra have, after four years research, found that satisfaction with what is called Australian democracy, is at the lowest level than it has ever been since serial data has been available. Continue reading Privileged can’t admit why most Australians distrust politicians and political institutions
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
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?
Video: Big coal’s network of influence over the coalition government
By Ugly
When Greenpeace, with the assistance of journalist Michael West, took on the ground breaking task of investigating the reasons why the fossil fuel industry has so much influence over politicians, using them to further its own interests in Australia, what was found proved to be revealing. Continue reading Video: Big coal’s network of influence over the coalition government
ACOSS shows that the provision of important public services is set to decline further
The Australian Council of Social service (ACOSS) released a new analysis of the federal budget on 6 May. Continue reading ACOSS shows that the provision of important public services is set to decline further
Call on government to terminate the Force Posture Agreement and stationing of US troops in Darwin
By the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN)
The largest contingent of US marines yet, 2,500, have started to arrive in Darwin. Continue reading Call on government to terminate the Force Posture Agreement and stationing of US troops in Darwin
Morrison government diverts embarrassment with return to Howard era response to asylum seekers
By Joe Montero.
The passing of the Medical Evacuation Bill was a defeat for the Morrison government. Sort of anyway. The minister can intervene and prevent a medical evacuation and the new law does not apply to new arrivals. Continue reading Morrison government diverts embarrassment with return to Howard era response to asylum seekers
Stop the farce of celebrating Australia Day on 26 January
by Joe Montero and Ben Wilson
If Australia is going to have a national day, why not have it on a day that inspires? Continue reading Stop the farce of celebrating Australia Day on 26 January