Community
Ask the Victorian minister to ban evictions
From GetUp! Scott Morrison and State Premiers are meeting tonight to decide the fate of people who can’t make their rent or mortgage obligations.
Month: March 2020
Community
Scott Morrison’s forced step up is still not enough to combat the pandemic breakout
By Joe Montero The other night’s address to the nation by Scott Morrison was an extraordinary effort to convince the nation that matters relating to the Covid-19 outbreak are well in hand. This is not […]
Economy
Global banks ‘failing miserably’ on climate crisis by funnelling trillions into fossil fuels
This article by Patrick Greenfield and Kalyeena Makortoff (The Guardian 18 March 2020), provides a timely warning. Two of them Citi and JP Morgan Chase happen to be the principal owners of the Commonwealth, Westpac, […]
Unions
Video: Unions go for paid Covid-19 leave for permanent and casual workers
The Australian Council of trade Unions (ACTU) is leading the union movement in pursuing two weeks leave paid by employers, arguing that it is their responsibility to keep workers safe under existing law. This call […]
Community
Covid-19 calls for a fullon response and not half measures and political games
By Joe Montero There is no doubt that the breakout of the Covid-19 virus has been manipulated for the purpose of deliberately panicking populations for political ends. Nor is it the single cause of the […]
Health
Australian unions COVID19 statement
The following statement (11 March 2020) has been released by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) in response to COVID-19. It supports substantial action to deal with the threat, with special attention being paid […]
Economy
Is a Green New Deal the answer to the climate crisis?
By Jim Hayes We are hearing a lot about the climate crisis: droughts, fire, rising sea levels, the loss of food and water security. A lot has been said about the disproportionate impact on indigenous […]
Housing
Submission by Fair Go for Pensioners to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness
FGFP established in 2007 is a diverse coalition with membership representing ethnic, community – service providers, peace and faith groups – and retired unionists groups. An individual section was established in December 2013.
