The ‘collapse of civilisation is on the horizon’
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Coalition has incentive to neuter federal corruption watchdog
This article by Eva Cripps and published by the Aim Network (27 November 2018) shows why Australia should be wary, of the Morrison government’s turnaround to support the creation of a federal corruption watchdog. She suggests that after its recent crushing electoral losses and finding itself in a minority government, it was compelled to change its strategy. But the intention to prevent disclosures that would embroil the government remains as solid as ever, which means that whatever is set up, will be intended to be a toothless pup.
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Government’s intention to cut Foodbank funding was based on a wrong view on how to achieve progress
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The Morrison government’s $323,000 a year intended cut to the Foodbank has drawn widespread condemnation. So it should, especially as we enter the Christmas season. It means that families and individuals are going to do it hard. Continue reading Government’s intention to cut Foodbank funding was based on a wrong view on how to achieve progress
Russia moves to dump American dollar
By Joe Montero
As Washington moves towards implementing tougher new sanctions against Russia, including the denial of access to international banks and trade in American dollars, Moscow is considering its options. Continue reading Russia moves to dump American dollar
The threat is not Islam but those who seek to undermine our rights
By Jim Hayes
The Coalition remains bent on promoting division and diversions to push through its political agenda. One method is to continue fanning the Islam scare and the other one is to build a law and order campaign. Continue reading The threat is not Islam but those who seek to undermine our rights
Remembrance of World War One must be about ensuring we don’t go down that road again
By Joe Montero
Sunday 11 November was Armistice Day, marked the hundredth anniversary of the end of World War One, and it was observed around the world, including Australia. Continue reading Remembrance of World War One must be about ensuring we don’t go down that road again
Video: Noam Chomsky condemns Trump for pulling out of landmark nuclear arms treaty
President Donald Trump recently announced plans to pull the United States out of a landmark nuclear arms pact with Russia in a move that could spark a new arms race. President Ronald Reagan and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 1987. The INF banned all nuclear and non-nuclear missiles with short and medium ranges. The treaty helped to eliminate thousands of land-based missiles. We speak to world-renowned political dissident, linguist and author Noam Chomsky about the significance of the INF treaty and the impact of Trump’s plan to pull out.
Video from Democracy Now!
Democrats midterm election win has some importance for Australia too
By Jim Hayes
Some may wonder what the relevance of the US midterm elections is to Australia. Unfortunately, Australia is so tied hand and foot to the American political system that whatever happens there, has an impact here. It is unfortunate, because the effect has often not been a positive one. Continue reading Democrats midterm election win has some importance for Australia too
Migrante Australia welcomes Sister Pat back to Australia
By Migrante Australia
Sister Pat arrived back in Australia amidst a crowd of Filipino and Australian friends coming from various organisations, like Migrante Australia and the Philippines Australia Solidarity Association (PASA), bearing placards and streamers welcoming her, thanking her for her genuine service to the poor and oppressed Filipinos, whilst protesting President Duterte’s harassment and attacks on critics and those who oppose his fascist and dictatorial rule. Continue reading Migrante Australia welcomes Sister Pat back to Australia
Video: Public response forces moving of the children of Nauru
Immigration officials are secretly shifting asylum seeker families from Nauru to Adelaide as part of an operation to remove all children from the island’s regional refugee processing centre.
It’s about time.
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