Thousands call for Aboriginal flag to be displayed on Sydney Harbour Bridge
The following by From Nakari Thorpe of Indigenous NTIV News, supports the call for the raising of the Aboriginal flag on Sydney Harbour bridge,…
One Nation’s disinterment of WA candidates a symptom of its dual nature
Contributed by Jim Hayes As one Nation heads to the West Australia election Pauline Hanson shows again that she is leading a party that she…
Cuts to penalty rates may launch a new battle for rights and work
Editorial comment Yesterday, the Fair Work Commission decided to cut penalty rates for hospitality, restaurant, fast food, retail and pharmacy workers.
Abbott positions himself again to lead assault against the interests of the majority
Contributed by Joe Montero In a major speech in Sydney at the launch of a new book by James Allen, Making Australia Right, dumped former prime minister…
Finance Sector Union argues for whistleblower protection
Contributed from Victoria According the Financial Sector Union (FSU), members who work in banks are under pressure from management not to whitstleblow,
Raising wages is good for the economy and society
Contributed by Joe Montero On the day when the Fair Work Commission is to hand down its decision on penalty rates,
Protests against Netanyahu’s Australia visit are justified
Contributed by Jim Hayes Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has touched down in Sydney for a four day visit and is expected to meet opposition…
Amputee with brain injury knocked back for disability pension
Contributed from Queensland The trouble with Centrelink is more than the current unfair debt recovery system.
Government wants to sell ASIC to hide tax dodging and more
From GetUp This video is from Micheal West, investigative journalist who is asking for help to prevent the sale of Australia’s corporate register.
Neoliberalism is corporatism and naked capitalism without welfare
Contributed by Joe Montero Neoliberalism thought by many to be one of the great scourges of the modern era.
