With unemployment at its highest levels in Australia since the 1930s the question of jobs creation is naturally high on the current political agenda. But one solution has been studiously ignored — a shorter working week, without loss of pay.
112
By Bronwen Beechey
On August 28, Melbourne's oldest arts festival will leap into its second decade, with organisers predicting a bigger and more diverse festival than ever. The Melbourne Fringe Festival has become a showcase for alternative
Tories target single parents
By Julia Perkins
LONDON — With the British economy failing to show any consistent signs of recovery, the quest for scapegoats continues: the accusing finger of blame having stabbed at immigrants, the
Fake clemency for Gusmao condemned
By Max Lane
SYDNEY — Spokespersons for the East Timorese liberation movement in Sydney attending the August 14-15 People to People Conference condemned the fake clemency given to resistance leader
By Sean Malloy
Fourteen members of a caravan carrying humanitarian aid for Cuba are close to a month of hunger striking which began after their little yellow school bus was detained on the Texas-Mexico border by US authorities in late July.
By Renfrey Clarke
MOSCOW — Since the end of July, the Russian government has been challenged by the largest wave of strikes since the coal industry struggles of 19891991. Even more impressive than the size of the actions has been the range
The Mabo Song
A dialogue between a Political Leader and a Captain of Industry
By Dermot Dorgan
Mr Tim: "Oh Mr Hugh, oh Mr Hugh,
o really mean to you?
d one day?
ds away?
dole queue, Mr Hugh?"
Mr Hugh: "Oh Mr Tim, oh Mr Tim,
By Stephen Marks
HAVANA — The Latin American left is presented with historic opportunities which could dramatically change the face of the continent in the next 18 months. According to Brazilian Workers Party leader Luiz Inácio
Mabo: A Symbol of Sharing
Mabo: A Symbol of Sharing
By Sean Flood
Published by Fink Consultancy, 13/169 Liverpool St Sydney 2000
31pp $15
Reviewed by Barry Healy
Sean Flood, the New South Wales public defender, has self-published
Getting the message out
There are a range of ways to network to other progressive organisations and people with Green Left Weekly. Obviously you can write copy on a political happening, place an entry in "Meetings, Parties, Anything..." or
By Amanda George
The first private prison opened in Australia in 1990. In just three years, Australia now has the highest percentage of prisoners in private prisons in the world. Private security is one of the fastest growing industries in
CANBERRA — On August 14 about 100 people rallied in response to a call by the Coalition Against Racism. Speakers highlighted the racism that has been stirred up since the Mabo case and the need for people to oppose it. Many people passing
- Page 1
- Next page