By Joe Montero
Is Australia heading headlong into involvement in another war? This appears to be Scott Morrison’s ambition. Should Australia support or oppose this? Continue reading Australia must not be caught up in the drive to war against Iran
Demasking the Torture of Julian Assange
Professor Nils Melzer, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture brilliantly exposes here, the concerted smear campaign amounting to torture waged against Julian Assange, to hide the awkward truth and at the same time, condition others to believe the allegations and legitimise this kind of treatment. Melzer says that this works to create a precedent, which can be and will be used on others, while the powerful keep on doing what they want with impunity. Continue reading Demasking the Torture of Julian Assange
Trade war threatens an already weak global economy and Australia has a place in this too
By Joe Montero
As the trade war being waged by the United States against China escalates, and China responds by imposing its own counter moves, the world economic system begins to tremble. Continue reading Trade war threatens an already weak global economy and Australia has a place in this too
Scott Morrison declares intent to send industrial relations back to the Howard era
By Jim Hayes
We all knew it was coming. Scott Morrison has announced the introduction of new anti-union laws. And we can expect to see the worst that has been tried for a long time. Continue reading Scott Morrison declares intent to send industrial relations back to the Howard era
Out for a night to campaign for Julian Assange
By Joe Montero
Moving through Melbourne on an evening with a group of campaigners drumming up support for Julian Assange, was a great experience. It showed that there is a lot of support around town for the journalist, editor and founder of WikiLeaks. Continue reading Out for a night to campaign for Julian Assange
Extinction Rebellion Australia holds a day of national action on climate emergency
By Joe Montero
Hundreds of people came out in Melbourne’s late last Friday afternoon (21 June). They blockaded the Bourke and Swanston Streets intersection in the city centre, then marched further north along Swanston Street, to the State Library. Continue reading Extinction Rebellion Australia holds a day of national action on climate emergency
Australia’s sick economy calls out for organising the economy in a different way
By Joe Montero
Perhaps some people are a bit tired of hearing about the weakness in the Australian economy. But alongside the emerging climate crisis, this is one of the two most challenging and important matters of our time. Continue reading Australia’s sick economy calls out for organising the economy in a different way
Transport workers are being exploited
From the Transport Workers Union (TWU)
Transport and delivery workers in the gig economy are paid less, work more hours unpaid and are less satisfied than other workers, a major survey reveals today.
Trade war between the US and China is hotting up and threatens worse
By Jim Hayes
As the trade sanctions begin to bite and the Iran standoff hardens, the tension between the United states and China heats up. Continue reading Trade war between the US and China is hotting up and threatens worse
Boy kept naked in a police cell showcases the wrong taking place
by Adam Carlton
The unfortunate reality is that the mistreatment of Australia’s First Nations continues is case after case. One would be too many. That a parade incidents keep on occurring, is a national disgrace. Continue reading Boy kept naked in a police cell showcases the wrong taking place