Australia

Queensland Socialist Alliance Queensland, buoyed by a successful federal election campaign is registering the party for state elections. Alex Bainbridge reports.

The major parties’ support for salmon farming and native forest logging means that there has been virtually no mainstream discussion about mitigating climate change and a just transition for workers and the environment. Solomon Doyle reports.

The campaign to restore voluntary assisted dying rights in the Northern Territory has taken a step forward, with the current inquiry opening for public consultations. Suzanne James reports.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is failing to win people to Labor’s commitment to the United States on AUKUS, which, as Peter Boyle argues, explains why he was less-than-honest in his John Curtin Oration speech.

Jillian Segal, with Labor’s support, wants to make it harder for people to oppose genocide and Zionism. Jonathan Strauss argues that this racist plan needs to be rejected.

Making profit the purpose of the childcare industry means that it will always be dangerous, argues former childcare worker Adam Bremner.

A Voice For Members, the first challenger in 32 years in the Victorian Community and Public Sector Union, won about 70% of total votes cast. Conor Macleod reports.

Students and staff at the University of Tasmania are outraged at the university administration’s decision to cut critical courses and staff, reports Solomon Doyle.

Protests across the country condemned Israel’s continued starvation campaign in Gaza and Australia’s complicity in the genocide. Pip Hinman, Peter Boyle and Jordan AK report.

The final slate of reforms from the Equality Amendment Act came into effect, marking a significant step forward for transgender and non-binary people. Josh Adams reports.

Isaac Nellist speaks to Victorian teacher unionist Adam Bremner on the Green Left Show about the campaign for better pay and more resources for schools.

Young Black leaders marked this year’s National Indigenous Day of Commemoration by discussing the challenges they face. Jim McIlroy reports.