How Community Independents Are Redefining Democracy and Offering Australia a Path Away from Extremism By Sue Barrett Across the globe, dissatisfaction with major political parties has reached boiling point. Disillusioned by the failures of neoliberalism to create fair societies, many have turned to extremist groups on both the far-right and far-left. This surge in extremism…
By Denis Bright The LNP certainly knows how to frame its commitments to its self-proclaimed promises of a better life under neoliberalism in the shadows of global military industrial complexes. Australian Election 2022 was a little different to earlier national campaigns because of the unpopularity of the Morrison Government and the appreciation shown in WA…
My People When you gonna leave My People Give them room to breathe My People Stop oppressing My People All they want is bread and clothes Space to rest – and left alone My People: When you gonna free My People? Let them live in peace Stop killing My People All they need is dignity…
Master Builders Australia Media Release After the long-awaited release of the Federal Government’s Core Skills Occupation List, the building and construction industry has been left scratching their heads as to why key machinery operator roles have not made the final list. The Core Skills Occupation List provides the only viable pathway for skilled construction workers…
By Denis Hay Description Australia’s war history. Explore our history of supporting Britain’s wars and U.S. conflicts and how Australia can transform into a neutral, peace-promoting nation. Introduction Australia’s military history reflects a long-standing pattern of aligning with powerful allies – first Britain and later the United States – participating in wars that often had…
A new bloody phase has opened up in Syria, as if it was ever possible to contemplate another one in that tormented land. Silly terms such as “moderate” are being paired with “rebels”, a coupling that can also draw scorn. What counts as news reporting on the subject in the Western press stable adopts…
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release ACOSS has called for the immediate suspension of the Targeted Compliance Framework following the latest revelations that income support payments may have been illegally cancelled, affecting at least 1,000 people between April 2022 and July 2024. In a letter to Employment Minister Murray Watt on Friday 29th…
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Media Release This giving season, Australians are being warned to watch out for fake charity appeals. The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is warning that scammers often try to take advantage of our generosity at this time of year, as we celebrate the festive season. Commissioner Sue Woodward AM…
By Denis Hay Description Politics for the people. Transform Australian politics into a citizen-first system using monetary sovereignty. Explore reforms for ethical and fair governance. Introduction: A System in Need of Transformation Australia’s political system often prioritises corporate interests over citizen welfare. Many Australians feel disillusioned by a system that seems more focused on profits…
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release ACOSS welcomes the changes to the way the Reserve Bank sets interest rates as part of the RBA Reform Bill that passed into law last week. The new rules entrench a ‘dual mandate’ for the RBA – to contribute to full employment and price stability – without…