Government
EU election sees a decline in the dominance of the traditional parties
Despite all the media hype about the so-called populist sweeping the European Union election, it did not materialise.
Year: 2019
Rights
Assange hit by persecution on three fronts
By Adam Carlton The more I hear about what is being thrown against Julian Assange, the angrier I get. Not one, but possibly three politically driven show trials are under way.
Government
Why did Scott Morrison and his government manage to hold on and what does this mean?
By Joe Montero Make no mistake about it. The Liberal National Party government surviving Saturday’s election is not a good result for Australia. At the same time, it has provided some important lessons that it […]
Economy
The real issues for this election are whether or not the money is spent on the top end of town and everyone else is made to pay for it
By Joe Montero On the eve of this year’s federal election, we should note the claims made during the campaign. This especially applies to those concerning the affordability of services and that ongoing matter of […]
Indigenous
Djab Wurrung tree defenders and supporters call for justice for D T Zelanach
By Ugly The Djab Wurrung people around the Halls Gap (Budja Budja) area near Ararat in Victoria, have been defending their sacred trees for almost a year now. They have been trying to stop VicRoads […]
Centrelink
There are zero affordable rentals for a single person on Newstart and Youth Allowance in major cities
From Patrick Forrest/the Feed Jane is receiving more or less the maximum amount you can get on the dole – about $350 a week. But her rent is $375.
Corruption
Video: Big coal’s network of influence over the coalition government
By Ugly When Greenpeace, with the assistance of journalist Michael West, took on the ground breaking task of investigating the reasons why the fossil fuel industry has so much influence over politicians, using them to […]
