The Pauline Hanson One Nation party’s victory in the Farrer by-election is an advance for racist, anti-immigrant and right-wing politics. Jacob Andrewartha and Sue Bolton argue that it can be countered.
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Workers across eight councils are gearing up for a historic 24-hour strike in what is set to be the biggest industrial action in local government in many decades. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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Jacob Andrewartha speaks to Neysia Novaristia and Rizaldi Ageng Wicaksono about the ongoing struggle for democratic rights in Indonesia.
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Jacob Andrewartha argues that Angus Taylor’s “values-based” migration scheme is the latest example of the ruling class’ bid to ramp up racism and distract people from government failures in a worsening cost-of-living crisis.
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A public forum at the Resistance Centre discussed how to build opposition to the United States-Israel led war on Iran and support self-determination for its people. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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Anti-war and peace groups and parties have been quick to condemn Australia’s support for Israel and the United States’ illegal attacks on Iran. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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Thousands of healthcare workers from across Victoria went on strike to demand better pay and conditions, reports Jacob Andrewartha.
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More than 500 people attended the launch for the United Workers Union Members First ticket, indicating enthusiasm for the union to take a new direction. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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Oxfam’s latest global inequality report shows how growing global inequality is a direct threat to our democratic rights, writes Jacob Andrewartha.
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Workers and unionists gathered at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, to protest Carnival Cruise’s exploitation of its migrant workforce. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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More than 300 people joined a Chanukah vigil called by the Jewish Council of Australia in Naarm/Melbourne to commemorate the lives lost in the Bondi massacre. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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The Community and Public Sector (Victoria) called a protest, which drew 200 people, to oppose cuts to the State Library of Victoria. Jacob Andrewartha reports.