A neoliberal approach to Covid will not defeat the pandemic
Contributed by Ben Wilson What is happening to Australia? Omicron has meant many more getting sick. More than 3000 have and countless numbers have been…
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Unions move to defend workers and community from cost of pandemic
Contributed by Joe Montero Unions have met and discussed how to react to the ongoing health crisis and deepening economic crisis being felt by working…
Australia is not happy with the handling of Covid and distribution of rapid testing kits
Contributed by Ben Wilson A survey by the Australian Institute found that 72 percent of respondents said that rapid Covid tests should be provided for…
The Novak Djokovic scandal should never have happened
Contributed from Victoria The Novak Djokovic saga has been an embarrassment. The spectacle of a tennis star landing in Australia and the day in day…
Australia is not properly prepared for the more deadly Covid variant
Contributed by Joe Montero The new Omicron variant of Vovid-19 is out now, and it has arrived in Australia. The first case has been detected…
The Pandemic Bill is not the best way to fight COVID outbreaks
Contributed by Joe Montero As Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews has stood out from the pack in many respects. His politics have been more people centred than is…
Andrew’s law and the conflict between rights and fighting the pandemic
Contributed from Victoria The Victorian government’s pandemic legislation has created quite a stir. Extending the power of Health Minister to impose measures, including lockdowns and…
Australian government sets out to continue undermining Medicare rights
Contributed by Jim Hayes Even under the Covid-19 pandemic conditions, the Medicare rebate was reduced on 1 July. This means that the gap between the…
Merck uses price gouging to profiteer from the pandemic
Contributed by Joe Montero Behind Merck’s new Covid-19 pill there is a story about how this pharmaceutical multinational has used its position to make a…
COVID payments to end and this will hurt Australia
Contributed by Ben Wilson The Morrison government’s decision to start withdrawing emergency support is a kick in the teeth for those who find themselves out…
