Financial sector expansion slows economic growth and widens inequality
The Pen has published a number of articles in its short existence, which put forward the proposition that the excessive transformation of Australia into a…
Holland fined after worker was nearly crushed on Adelaide worksite
The article below was written by Mitchell Mot (Perth Now 29 May 2017). Job safety continues to be a major and ongoing concern in the…
Four million premises won’t even have access to even flawed top NBN speeds
Contributed from Queensland The National Broadband Network (NBN) chief, Bill Morrow, told the parliamentary hearing last week that more than 4.2 million Australian premises will…
Australia’s mega rich avoid income tax
Contributed by Adam Carlton It is no secret that the richer you are, the more you are favoured by Australia’s taxation system. According the Australian…
Federal budget outcomes for single mothers and their children
The following is from Jenny Davidson of the Council of Single Mothers and their Children Vic and it was first published in the Fair Go…
Germany distances itself from the US
Contributed by Jim Hayes In the wake of the G7 meeting in Italy and Donald Trumps intransigence, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has wasted little time…
Australia’s billionaires and their connection to government
Contributed by Joe Montero An article written by Peter Martin, economics editor of the Age (28 May 2017) is an eye opener for anyone not…
G7 meeting fails to make stand on key issues
Contributed from Victoria Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations completed a two-day meeting at the Italian town of Taormina (Sicily) end of last…
Documents reveal Banks losing battle in image repair
Contributed by Joe Montero Australia’s major banks are having a rough ride, not in terms of the profit they are making, but in the way…
Queensland will not hand over money to Adani
Contributed by Ugly The campaign by 160 local Stop Adani groups and 320 actions taken around the country has now resulted in the Queensland premier…
