May Day Victoria

Economic downturn due to both economic structure and the Coronavirus

18 August 2020 Editor 0

By Joe Montero The U.S. economy looks like it’s going to the dogs. Europe’s is not well either. Countries, like Australia, are not too far behind. Aggravated by the ongoing Coronavirus, the deteriorating situation can […]

Donald Trump raises the prospect of open dictatorship in the face of a political crisis

18 August 2020 Editor 0

By Jim Hayes As crisis after crisis mounts up, Donald Trump has found his hold on the White House becoming increasingly shaky, and he is making plans to stay there.

Australia’s confrontation with China comes from US power over Australia

18 August 2020 Editor 0

By Jim Hayes American investors own the lion’s share of the majority of big companies operating in Australia. This means the Australian economy is tightly bound to the economy of the United States. Given that […]

Frydenberg signals intention to rely on old fallacies instead of a proper plan for the economy

27 July 2020 Editor 0

By Ugly and Joe Montero Yesterday, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg set the scene for a massive cut in government spending. The cornerstone of his presentation was the deficit blowout of $184 billion. The essence is that […]

The government’s new generosity toward those out of work is a hoax

27 July 2020 Editor 0

By Joe Montero Praise over the Morrison government’s generosity with JobSeeker and JobKeeker is misplaced and premature.

Video: The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) launches National Economics Reconstruction Plan

27 July 2020 Editor 0

Australia is in a crisis, the magnitude of which requires a new approach based on putting people first. ACTU President Michelle O’Neill outlines the plan. Video from Australian Unions

Morrison government refuses to promise not to keep on pressuring robodebt victims and stop chasing those targeted

27 July 2020 Editor 0

By Ugly Scott Morrison’s government can no longer hide behind the Robodebt system. It blew up in its face. Now there is no choice but to scrap it under its current form. It is technically […]

Big movement for economic and social justice is taking off

27 July 2020 Editor 0

By Joe Montero The new fast-growing national movement to hit Australia, Living Incomes For Everyone, was launched on Tuesday 21 July.Thousands watch online during the event or after. It is on Facebook and has been […]

Live Rebel Diaz concert on Saturday 11 July

10 July 2020 Editor 0

Video by Rebel Diaz New York based hispanic hip hop Rebel Diaz are about people organising and fighting injustice, working together and creating a new world. Their lyrics are moving draw the audience into […]

The high rise lockdown in Victoria and the lesson this provides

7 July 2020 Editor 0

By Jim Hayes No doubt about it. Victoria’s state government has done more to combat Covid-19 than any other around Australia. This is not to say that it has all been perfect. Nevertheless, what it […]