Economy
Australia’s debt crisis is real and needs to be dealt with
By Joe Montero The proof is in. A personal debt bomb is ticking, and it has the potential to pull the Australian economy down the drain, if something is not done about it.
News
Rights
Murdoch attacks ABC and SBS to further aim of complete control of media
By Jim Hayes Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has lifted its war on the ABC and SBS, by pushing for the Australian government to review the charters by which the two operate.
Economy
Judith Sloan’s Swan and ACTU tirade was a response to a threat to her view of the world
By Joe Montero Judith Sloan’s article in the Australia (19 July 2018) deserves a response. The piece in question, titled “Wayne Swan’s bizarre speech to a largely irrelevant ACTU,” was not only condescending but downright […]
Community
The African gangs issue is driven by a political agenda
The good thing is that there is rising concern, especially in Melbourne, over the claim by certain politicians and sections of the media, that “African gangs” have made this city unsafe. It has been said […]
Community
Multiculturalism is a description of Australia’s reality and not a policy
By Joe Montero The usual suspects are now chorusing that multiculturalism has failed Australia. It is curious that every horse in the Murdoch stable has come out with this one at the same time.
Rights
Video: Andrew Wilkie on new espionage laws
He’s one of Australia’s most celebrated whistleblowers. And he has a warning for us. Video from GetUp!
Centrelink
Cancer sufferer cut off because he was too sick to contact Centrelink
By Joe Montero Robert Laughlin is seriously ill, suffering from with stage 3 bowel cancer. He is lying in hospital, because of complications arising from his chemotherapy. Surgery, where a large part of the bowel […]
Rights
New laws have diminished our rights and are not about taking on corruption
By Joe Montero Since the end of last week two, incredibly important events occurred, and these will have ongoing repercussions. The mark a significant downgrading of human rights in Australia.
