EU: The hypocrisy and cynicism of the rich
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“Shame on you. Shame on Europe. Stop this circus now.” These words did not come from an angry demonstrator but from the French Minister …
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COVID-19: A crisis for some, not the super-rich
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“We’re all in this together” they said. Well, not quite, it seems. While most of us are worrying about our health, our jobs, and …
Food dumping: Obscene waste at a time of mass want
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The COVID-19 crisis is exposing the inherent weaknesses in the capitalist system. The privatisation of the healthcare system means that hospitals are under-prepared to …
United Workers Union plan a step in right direction
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In late March, Tim Kennedy, the national secretary of the United Workers Union (UWU), released a document that has stirred up some positive discussion …
‘Your services are no longer required’
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Working in the travel industry, while stressful at times, was incredibly rewarding. I had many opportunities to travel and meet people from all over …
We need a better way to create jobs
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In March, tens of thousands of people lined up at Centrelink offices across Australia. Lines stretched around blocks looking eerily similar to scenes from …
US: Trump inaction fuels disaster
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The threat posed by COVID-19 was not a secret. The devastating spread of the virus in China, and the fact that it could be …
Rogue of the month: Alan Jones
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Thanks to one of our Facebook followers, Jen, for nominating Alan Jones for our latest ‘Rogue of the month’ column. Coincidentally, Jones announced he …
Jack Mundey, giant of the Australian labour movement
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Jack Mundey – a giant of the Australian labour movement – has died at the age of 90. Mundey rose to prominence in the …
Big business plans COVID-19 ‘exit strategy’
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The COVID-19 crisis has shown clearly that we live in a system that puts profit ahead of peoples’ lives and health. Workers have been …
Democratic rights under threat
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In recent months, a raft of new measures have been introduced by governments in the name of fighting COVID-19. Increased government funding is widely …
Universities move online
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Due to the COVID-19 restrictions most universities have moved all their classes online. I’m studying a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science at the …
