Australia is doing the right thing in supporting the United Nations resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian permanent sovereignty over land, in the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem, and the return to Syria of the Galan Heights. The resolution Also calls for Palestinian Sovereignty over water and energy. Continue reading Australia supporting Palestinian sovereignty in UN a positive step
There is always a lot of talk about the economy. The headline these days is the deepening cost of living crisis. A subscript is whether the Reserve Bank will put up interest rates or not. Then there are the unaffordable cost of housing and the rise of price gouging by retail monopolies. Sometimes we hear arguments about the budget deficit and productivity. Continue reading A better future depends on setting new priorities for the Australia economy
By Joe Montero
A huge lesson for Australia in Donald Trump’s election victory in the United States is that, like there, we have a growing frustrated and angry population. Living standards are dipping. This is particularly true for the younger demographic, which increasingly feels betrayed by the politicians and institutions. Buying a home is out of reach, and many can’t even get a proper job. They feel the political system has betrayed them. Continue reading Donald Trump’s electoral success spells out a lesson for Australia
This informative report provides evidence of the personal gain made by certain political figures out of the AUKUS deal. One of them is former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is the new CEO for an American owned company contracted to supply components for the nuclear submarines tied to the deal. There are other’s including one or two who used to represent the Labor Party. Talk about corruption in politics. And the submarines may not even be delivered, although the taxpayer still gets to pay for them – and the gravy train for the politicians in for a cut in the action. This is worthwhile viewing. Continue reading Video: Labor and Liberal politicians make $millions from the AUKUS money train
As Isarael’s political leadership hardens its determination to impose its will upon multiple locations by military means, it is reshaping global politics. Israel’s actions are influencing the political landscapes of nations, especially those of the western world. Continue reading Israel’s escalating violence exposes its gaping weakness
The federal government has now approved grants for the construction of thousands of rent-capped and social homes, which is supported by its $10 billion housing fund established one year ago.
Housing Minister Clare O’Neil said 185 housing projects had been green lit in the first round of grants distributed through the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), a move which would deliver a combined 13,742 affordable and social homes out of the 40,000 homes to be built over 5 years. Continue reading Housing crisis cannot be solved with token social housing and on feeding market failure
Last week, from 11 to the 14 September to be precise, an important protest against the holding of the Land forces convention in Melbourne took place, and it attracted an unprecedented and violent police response. There are still quite a few good people who still don’t appreciate the truth of what happened, since they have been influenced by prejudiced media that reversed the truth and ongoing loyalty to Labor or the Coalition. Continue reading Police violence in Melbourne last week undermined right to speak
Thousands ate expected in Melbourne this week. They will be participating in a week of activities designed to disrupt the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition. This is a major arms dealer show designed to sell instruments of war. It will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11-13 September. Continue reading Melbourne weapons expo to face massive opposition from thousands
Peter Martin, who is a visiting fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy of the Australian National University (ANU), wrote an article about the Green’s proposal for a super profits tax. This article has just been published by The Conversation (4 September 2024). Continue reading A super profit tax would be good for Australia
France is entering into a new phase in its political crisis. Embattled president Emmanuel Macron continues to hold out on allowing last month’s election victors to form a government. France is now effectively without a government.
On Monday Macron slammed the door on allowing a New Popular Front (NFP) coalition government, despite the Front having secured the biggest vote. Headed by France Unbowed and includes The Greens, Communist Party, and what’s left of the Socialist Party. Continue reading France heads for a new crisis as Macron continues to block the election winners
