By Joe Montero
The fallout from the recent election rorts, which undoubtedly helped the Liberal and National party coalition cling onto government, keeps on coming. Continue reading Election rorts point out that power is in the hands of a minority and change is needed
Predictably, big employer organisations are coming out after the election and telling the Morrison government to make further changes to Fair Work Australia in their favour. Continue reading Employer groups call out for war on wages and conditions
By Adam Carlton
The more I hear about what is being thrown against Julian Assange, the angrier I get. Not one, but possibly three politically driven show trials are under way. Continue reading Assange hit by persecution on three fronts
by Adam Carlton
The more I hear about what is being thrown against Julian Assange, the angrier I get. Not one, but possibly three politically driven show trials are under way. Continue reading Assange hit by persecution on three fronts
By Joe Montero
Make no mistake about it. The Liberal National Party government surviving Saturday’s election is not a good result for Australia.
At the same time, it has provided some important lessons that it would be wise to learn from for a better result in the future. Continue reading Why did Scott Morrison and his government manage to hold on and what does this mean?
by Joe Montero
Obviously and intentionally breaking international law, specifically the Vienna Convention, as well as US law, the Trump administration ordered the raiding and takeover of the Venezuelan embassy in Washington. The State Department carried out the task. Continue reading US authorities invade Venezuela’s embassy in Washington
By Joe Montero
On the eve of this year’s federal election, we should note the claims made during the campaign. This especially applies to those concerning the affordability of services and that ongoing matter of the budget surplus. Continue reading The real issues for this election are whether or not the money is spent on the top end of town and everyone else is made to pay for it
By Jim Hayes
This week, Torres Strait Islanders brought the first climate change litigation action against the Australian federal government, for its failure to act appropriately over global warming and the threat that this poses to their homeland. Continue reading Torres Straight Islanders take government to court over climate change
By Ugly
The Djab Wurrung people around the Halls Gap (Budja Budja) area near Ararat in Victoria, have been defending their sacred trees for almost a year now. They have been trying to stop VicRoads from destroying them, while building an extension to the Western Highway. Continue reading Djab Wurrung tree defenders and supporters call for justice for D T Zelanach
