Build a better society with reforms that empower people
Contributed by Glen Davis How do we move beyond a political system and economy not working in the interests of the majority? Despite having what…
Economy
Jim Chalmers economic statement does not promise a change in direction
Contributed by Joe Montero Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his first economic statement yesterday. It was not good news. Official predictions about the future of the…
Australia’s economy faces problems rooted in its structure
Contributed by Joe Montero People have been saying that the economy is in strife for a long time, and along with the climate crisis, the…
Australia’s energy crisis the result of bad policy and privatisation
Contributed by Jim Hayes There is a lot of talk about an energy crisis, and this has brought on debate about Australia’s energy future. But…
Minimum wage rise is a welcome small part of the change needed
Contributed by Joe Montero Anthony Albanese and his government has won some deserved political capital from the 5.2 percent minimum wage increase awarded by the…
There are better ways to stop inflation than by hiking interest rates
Richard D Wolf, professor of economics emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, wrote the following. It was first published by the Pressenza International Press Agency…
Australia’s inflation rate is rising and why this is happening?
Contributed by Joe Montero Australia’s inflation rate is rising and set to rise further still. In the first three months of this year, it rose…
Australia’s anaemic economy requires an alternative
Contributed by Joe Montero Labor has scraped up enough seats to form a majority government. By just one. And it comes into office facing an…
The Albanese government faces serious challenges
Contributed by Joe Montero Coming into office, the new Albanese Labor government faces some formidable challenges. The two most all-encompassing ones are an economy in…
Anthony Albanese’s new policies a small step towards what Australia needs
Contributed by Joe Montero Labor leader Anthony Albanese has finally announced dome keynote policies for the coming May election. The most important is the $15…
