End the transformation of JobKeeper into welfare for corporations and the rich
By Ben Wilson The inadequacies of JobKeeper are becoming more obvious the longer it continues. At first it was that many of those who were […]
Video: Murdoch does he have too much power?
From the United States to Australia, Rupert Murdoch’s media empire regularly courts controversy. Its coverage of COVID-19, however, is on another level. Video from Al […]
Economic downturn due to both economic structure and the Coronavirus
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 […]
Donald Trump raises the prospect of open dictatorship in the face of a political crisis
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 […]
Australia’s confrontation with China comes from US power over Australia
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 […]
Frydenberg signals intention to rely on old fallacies instead of a proper plan for the economy
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 government’s new generosity toward those out of work is a hoax
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
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. […]
Morrison government refuses to promise not to keep on pressuring robodebt victims and stop chasing those targeted
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 […]
Big movement for economic and social justice is taking off
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 […]