CFMEU members in Victoria are standing strong with hundreds of members attending an overflowing branch meeting keen to discuss a fight-back. Sue Bull reports.
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France’s Thales defence group offices were raided in France, the Netherlands and Spain, with prosecutors pursuing charges related to corruption, attempts to influence foreign officials and money laundering. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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Dozens of University of Sydney clubs, societies and groups held stalls on campus in defiance of management’s draconian new Campus Access Policy. Isaac Nellist reports.
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The 42nd week of continuous protests against Israel’s genocide took place after a joint statement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Canada. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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Renfrey Clarke writes that some of Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plan “facts” are comedic — in a very dark kind of way. But the Coalition’s endorsement of nuclear will have a deadening effect on investment in renewables.
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The movement against genocide has highlighted PM Anthony Albanese’s intransigent support for Israel. This is a reason for the new crackdown on pro-Palestine protesters, argues Jacob Andrewartha.
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Advocates are pleased that the long-awaited Northern Territory Voluntary Assisted Dying Expert Advisory Panel Final Report recommends it be made available in the territory. Suzanne James reports.
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More than 1000 people protested outside the NSW Labor conference at Sydney Town Hall, demanding it stop arming Israel and supporting genocide in Gaza. Jim McIlroy reports.
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The Australian Education Union Victorian branch conference passed two pro-Palestine motions calling on Labor to pressure Israel for a ceasefire and protect teachers from disciplinary action. Adam Bremner reports.
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The big four banks are pretending to be good climate citizens while they continue to fund fossil fuel projects, including via back door means. Alex Bainbridge reports.
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Refugees demanding permanent visas have shifted their 24/7 protest to the Docklands office of the Home Affairs department and are encouraging people to visit. Chris Slee reports.
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Thousands marched to end violence at rallies across the country as part of a national weekend of action initiated by What Were You Wearing. Isaac Nellist reports.