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…
Government
Jim Chalmers’s proposal to cut top end superannuation benefits deserves support
Contributed by Joe Montero Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released the tax expenditures and income statement. This is about tax concessions, credits, and deductions. Together, they…
Joe Biden’s stolen documents are one more indicator of the state of American politics
Contributed by Joe Montero President Joe Biden is having a Hard time. Already hampered by a reputation of doing far to little at home and…
Victorian election result proves that people want change
Contributed by Joe Montero This weekend’s election result in Victoria was largely a continuation of what happened in May’s federal election, combined with some state…
Victoria’s election is about a more barbaric Liberal led government or holding the line against it
Contributed by Joe Montero Who should Victorians vote for this Saturday? How important is this state election? Is it going to make much difference? To…
Australia is getting less satisfied with the way the nation is performing
Contributed by Jim Hayes The latest report by the Scanlon Foundation warns that Australia is close to a tipping point in terms of social cohesion….
Big business is mowing to protect its privileges
Contributed by Joe Montero The corporate world is gearing up for a possible clash with the Australian Labor government, showing just how determined it is…
The Trump inspired movement was not defeated at the ballot box
Contributed by Jim Hayes Australia has had to endure weeks of aa news blitz over the mid-term elections in the United Sates, and it hasn’t…
United States midterm elections and the power of Wall Street
Contributed by Joe Montero The United States has just gone to vote in its midterm elections. This means ballots for all 435 Seats of the House of…
Lula wins Brazil’s presidential election
Contributed by Joe Montero Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won the Brazilian presidential election and the sitting and ultra-right president Jair Bolsonaro has lost. But…
