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More public housing not less
As a group of community organisations we say NO to the sell-offs and NO to a program that will see public tenants forced to move from their homes and unlikely to return. Please support us […]
Year: 2018
Corruption
Joyce affair reveals Australia’s corrupt and crony political culture
By Joe Montero In many ways, the controversy over Barnaby Joyce’s affair is a distraction. The focus on the personal affair with a former journalist, who became a staffer in the media has the flavour […]
Rights
Prisoners with disabilities are neglected and abused in Australia
By Human Rights Watch (7 February 2018) People with disabilities in prisons across Australia are at serious risk of sexual and physical violence, and are disproportionately held in solitary confinement for 22 hours a day, Human Rights Watch said in a […]
Centrelink
Centrelink forced to wipe or change one in six robo-debts
By Christopher Knaus (The Guardian 14 Feb 2018) Only about $84m in Centrelink debts have been recovered in 14 months, far below the $350m identified by the automated system.
Centrelink
Welfare overhaul will increase poverty and unemployment
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has warned that increasing the punishment of the unemployed, will result in worsening poverty and joblessness.
Economy
There is absolutely no justification for corporate tax cuts
By Joe Montero As expected, The House of Representatives passed legislation for a company tax cut at the end of last week, from 30 percent to 25 percent by 2026.
Energy
AGL profits off Aussie households’ energy bill misery
The following article by James Fernyhough (The New Daily 8 February 2018) provides an answer to the announcement by energy monopoly AGL, to raise charges for power. The bottom line is we are paying too much. Whether […]
Refugees
Manus asylum seekers denied refugee status despite persecution risk
The following is from Radio New Zealand (6 February 2018) and draws attention to the mess caused by Australian government policy regarding treatment, of refugees left in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Journalist refugee Behrouz Boochani provided on […]
