Sad to see that Australia has stood out for the wrong reason at the COP 24 summit at Katowice in Poland. Continue reading Only Australia joins the US at pro-coal event during COP24 climate summit
University of Sydney removes professor for criticism of war propaganda over Syria Iraq and Palestine
The University of Sydney has suspended Professor Tim Anderson for showing students an info graphic, including a Nazi swastika over the Israeli flag. It is nor antisemitic. The purpose was to provide a view on the nature of the Israeli government’s ongoing physical attacks on the Palestinians. Tim Anderson is appealing the suspension. Continue reading University of Sydney removes professor for criticism of war propaganda over Syria Iraq and Palestine
Video: West Papuans arrested for calling for an end to human rights abuses and raising the morning star flag
As West Papuans celebrated Human Rights Day on 10 December and took part in ceremonies, where the independence Morning Star flag was raised, the Indonesian occupation forces came in and arrested dozens. So far, about 130 are known about. A together about 500 people have been arrested over the past week,as the occupation authorities tried to clamp down on the growing frequency of protests.
Build unity to get rid of the Coalition
By Jim Hayes
Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for Labor winning the federal election next year. The alternative of an ongoing Coalition government would be a disaster in many ways. More so, when it is hell bent on transforming the Australian political landscape into an ugly expression of entrenched inequality, exploitation and repression, which is far worse than anything experienced before. Continue reading Build unity to get rid of the Coalition
What is France’s Yellow Vest rebellion?
By Joe Montero
It is often not easy to know what is happening on the other side of the world, especially when volumes of misinformation are involved. The present unrest in France is a good example. Continue reading What is France’s Yellow Vest rebellion?
Australia no longer trusts what passes for democracy here
By Joe Montero
The Museum of Australian Democracy and the Institute for Governance and Policy analysis at the University of Canberra have just released their findings from joint research. It tells us what everybody knows already, that Australia does not trust politicians and the existing political institutions. Continue reading Australia no longer trusts what passes for democracy here
Video: David Attenborough warns world leaders of climate change
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.
Continue reading Coalition has incentive to neuter federal corruption watchdog
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