When we realize that the U.S. can’t control the World?
Margaret Kimberley (Black Agenda Report 7 April 2021) considers that the world of a single superpower imposing its will on the planet has gone, except that those who hold power in the United States and the Joe Biden administration don’t want to accept it and are launching a new cold war. But the more they do this, the more they create the conditions for those targeted as the enemy, to unite against their common adversary.
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New legislation helps to extend Murdoch monopoly into digital media
By Jim Hayes
Unknown to most citizens, the Australian parliament has passed legislation to compel tech companies to pay a fee for news content. Those familiar with the issue know that this is about helping Rupert Murdoch extend his monopoly into online media. Continue reading New legislation helps to extend Murdoch monopoly into digital media
Solidarity with Venezuela Forum
Wednesday 21 April 2021
MUA: 46-54 Ireland Street, West Melbourne
Registration Link: shorturl.at/hBGKR
Face to Face starts at 7 PM at the Maritime Union of Australia – 46-54 Ireland Street, West Melbourne.
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Attack on union rights results in rising death toll
By Joe Montero
When I was working for the Builders Labourers Federation back in the mid 1980’s, part of my responsibility was to research deaths and injuries in the Australian construction industry. Continue reading Attack on union rights results in rising death toll
Shell to be allowed to avoid resource tax obligations
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At a time when Australia’s addiction to fossil fuels should be wound back, fossil fuel extractors keep on enjoying perks that rank them at the top of no tax paying corporations operating in Australia. Continue reading Shell to be allowed to avoid resource tax obligations
Chauvin trial: systemic racist police violence, not Just “bad apples”
Marjorie Cohn wrote (Truthout 2 April 2020) about the danger that the trial of George Floyd murderer Derek Chauvin is that it will promote the idea, that this killing was the result of a ‘bad egg,’ rather than the existence of a police system deeply rooted in racism. The trial has Born this out so far, and the defence has concentrated in the usual by profiling George Floyd as the stereotype of a drug affected black man needing to be held down. The trial continues.
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Big business and Morrison government want the minimum wage frozen
By Joe Montero
In its submission to the current minimum wage case, Australian Chamber of Commerce (ACCI) and Industry has put that Australia cannot afford it. It wrongly suggests that Australia already has one of the highest minimum wages in the world and poses higher wages as counter to creating jobs. Continue reading Big business and Morrison government want the minimum wage frozen
Australia’s vaccine failure and the truth of Coronavirus
By Ben Wilson
The rollout of the Coronavirus vaccinations falters. We have been told that the reason is Europe is holding back the supply of AstraZeneca. It is now said that Australians are reluctant to get the shot. Continue reading Australia’s vaccine failure and the truth of Coronavirus
Joe Biden’s stimulus package is not enough on its own
By Joe Montero
Joe Biden’s big stimulus package for the United States is extensive and contains within it Many good initiatives. More than 3000 kilometres of roads, the remaking of bridges, ports, and water systems. And there is a big boost in investment in research to eliminate carbon emissions. Continue reading Joe Biden’s stimulus package is not enough on its own