Fiery protests erupt West Papua
Febriana Firdaus reports (Al Jazeera 19 August 2019) about what happened in West Papua during Indonesia’s Independence Day. West Papuans are fighting the occupation of …
Some use freedom of religion as a cover for discrimination and domination
Contributed by Joe Montero I am reluctant to get into any debate about religion. Although not religious myself, I recognise the importance of respecting the…
Morrison’s attack on GetUp is still on
Contributed by Ugly I have been a supporter of GetUp for some time and I make a regular financial contribution. Tens of thousands of people…
Letter reveals more of Morrison’s move towards big brother government
Contributed by Jim Hayes The big brother style of the Scott Morrison government continues to become entrenched. From carrying on the restrictions on basic freedoms,…
A nursing home system that provides dignity and a reason to live is what Australia needs
Contributed by Ugly We all know that the $22 billion aged care industry in Australia is a scandal. Bad for patients and set up for…
Seminar Latin America Fights
Latin American Solidarity Network
Australia and Indonesia play the bullies at Pacific Islands Forum
Contributed from Victoria As the Pacific Islands Forum takes place this week, two important issues come to the fore. Representing Australia, prime minister Scott Morrison…
Colombian human rights defender detained at Tullamarine
Contributed by Joe Montero This Monday, Wilfran Hutardo flew into Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne, had his passport checked and stamped and went to collect his…
United States lifts its attack on Venezuela
Contributed by Joe Montero Last week, Donald Trump issued his Executive Order to “block the property of the government of Venezuela,” and authorised sanctions on…
Australia’s climate stance is inflicting criminal damage on humanity
This article (The Guardian 3 August 2019) by Ian Dunlop, formerly an international oil, gas and coal industry executive, chair of the Australian Coal Association…
