Productivity Commission Media Release The Productivity Commission’s latest productivity bulletin shows labour productivity stagnated in the March quarter, with a 0.1% increase in output matched by a similar increase in hours worked. This figure means that there was no labour productivity growth over the 12 months to March 2024 with the level remaining just above…
By Bert Hetebry It must be comforting to know in absolute terms that you are right. Right beyond reason, so right that it broaches no argument. I can’t remember when, but I do recall Scott Morrison claiming that there was no urgency in doing anything about climate change because Jesus will be returning very soon…
One of the longest sagas of political persecution is coming to its terminus. That is, if you believe in final chapters. Nothing about the fate of Julian Assange seems determinative. His accusers and inquisitors will draw some delight at the plea deal reached between the WikiLeaks founder’s legal team and the US Department of Justice.…
The Triple Conference took place in Albury in March. Conspiracists and hustlers appeared alongside the well-meaning and self-important to inform a small audience of largely white-haired elders about the North Korean conditions overtaking Australia. We are dark in politics and spirit. The “triple” in the name referred to the uniting of three distinct events. The third…
Remember when the LNP were in government and Peter Dutton set up a GoFundMe for Queensland flood relief? Of course, there’s nothing wrong with doing something like that. I mean, it’s a good thing, isn’t it, that he gave people the opportunity to help support those who were flood victims because he knew that many…
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ActionAid Media Release Leading Australian human rights organisations are calling on Defence Minister Marles and the Australian Government to withdraw from RIMPAC, an upcoming military training exercise with the Israel Defense Forces due to take place in Hawai’i, from 26 June – 2 August. ActionAid Australia, The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network and the Australian Centre…
One of the longest sagas of political persecution is coming to its terminus. That is, if you believe in final chapters. Nothing about the fate of Julian Assange seems determinative. His accusers and inquisitors will draw some delight at the plea deal reached between the WikiLeaks founder’s legal team and the US Department of Justice.…
By Maria Millers When it’s cold, or you’re feeling miserable, what food do you turn to for comfort? For many of us, the answer is soup. When prepared with the right ingredients, soup can be a truly healthy dish with multiple nutritional benefits as well as having a positive impact on your emotional and psychological…
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“There are three sources of power in Chile: Pinochet, God and DINA.” (Chilean intelligence officer, remarks to a US military attaché, 1974). Decree 521 of the Chilean government of June 18, 1974, was a chilling moment in the country’s convulsed history. With the state now in the pathologically disturbed hands of a military dictatorship steered…
The Triple Conference took place in Albury in March. Conspiracists and hustlers appeared alongside the well-meaning and self-important to inform a small audience of largely white-haired elders about the North Korean conditions overtaking Australia. We are dark in politics and spirit. The “triple” in the name referred to the uniting of three distinct events. The…