Andrews government budget breaks a little from the usual neoliberalism
Contributed by Joe Montero The budget just handed down by Victoria’s government is relevant to the whole of Australia. It represents a small shift away…
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Supreme Court case takes on repressive NSW undemocratic anti-protest law
Contributed by Adam Carlton A case has just been heard before the NSW Supreme Court has drawn attention to the outrageous new anti-protest laws in…
The budget delivered minor gains and failed on the key issues
Contributed by Joe Montero Make no mistake, the budget delivered last night by treasurer Jim Chalmers took on the shape of a major public relations…
Will tonight’s budget bring gain or pain?
Contributed by Joe Montero On the eve of the federal budget, a great deal is being made of the expected $15 billion surplus, something that…
Macron pension battle puts the French elite in a dilemma
Contributed by Ben Wilson Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron continues to face the enmity of the French. Months of strikes and protests continue over the…
Peter Dutton is a product of the mess inside the liberal Party
Contributed by Jim Hayes Peter Dutton seems to be getting himself in all sorts of trouble. The latest is his clumsy performance on the Voice…
Macron wins respect on world stage and is reviled at home
Contributed from Victoria France’s President Emmanuel Macron is making a mark on the world stage. At home it’s a different kind of mark. He raises…
Indicting Donald Trump on 34 felonies might propel him back into the Whitehouse
Contributed by Joe Montero Donald trump is making headlines again. This time it involves his formal arrest and being charged with 24 felonies. A felony…
What does the election result in New South Wales tell us?
Contributed by Jim Hayes Forget all the hype, The New South Wales state election of Saturday produced a result like all the recent ones across Australia….
France erupts as Macron moves to force through raising the pension age
Contributed by Ben Wilson French President Emmanuel Macron is facing an enormous backlash against his attempt to force through a rise in the pension age from 62…
