GLW issue 620, published 2005-03-23.

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OUR COMMON CAUSE: The commandment of 'mutual obligation'

Two years ago, the Coalition government moved to change the criteria for the Disability Support Pension (DSP). The original bill was rejected by the Senate. Now, in its new term of office with a Senate majority from July 1, the same proposed changes

Thousands protest to 'bring the troops home now!'

Thousands of people rallied in cities and towns across Australia on March 18-20 to mark the second anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq. The protests demanded that PM John Howard reverse his decision to send more Australian troops to Iraq,