Centrelink’s robo debt is illegal and unjust
Contributed by Jim Hayes According to Terry Carney, who happens to be Emeritus professor of law at the University of Sydney, the government’s “robo-debt” system…
Refugees plead for reunification with family
This article by Helen Davidson and Saba Vasefi (The Guardian 8 April 2018), relates the story of Narges and Daryoush, who are suffering ill health in detention,…
Unions are planning big marches to bring change to industrial relations law
Contributed from Victoria Unions are planning a series of big marches around Australia, and they are expected to be the largest turnout since those…
Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal hits Australia
Contributed by Ben Wilson It was bound to happen. The Cambridge Analytica scandal was bound to reach Australia. The Turnbull government should have moved to…
John Howard and the dying Turnbull government
Contributed by Adam Carlton John Howard obviously likes grabbing a headline and appears to enjoy being presented by friends in the media, as the Liberal…
Brisbane’s Commonwealth Games and the legacy of the last time
Contributed by Glen Davies The Commonwealth Games is about to start on the Gold Coast and it will be the first time the Commonwealth Games…
Developing global diplomatic and trade war brings immense dangers
Contributed by Joe Montero The diplomatic tiff between the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union with Russia has been grabbing headlines. It began…
Video: The basic right to strike is almost dead in Australia
Although there has never really been a right to strike in Australia, changes to industrial law in recent years has brought in a regime…
Israel committed another massacre of Palestinians last Friday
Contributed b Joe Montero For Palestinians, this year’s Easter weekend will be remembered for the latest severe attack on civilians by the Israeli army. An…
Video: Remember the great Patricks waterfront battle
Once again, unions are facing a determined attack from major employers and government. Twenty years ago, waterside workers and their union fought an epic…
