The federal Industrial Relations Commission last week delivered its ruling on the ACTU-employer requested streamlining of union coverage at universities and tertiary colleges. Unions representing workers in the area will be reduced from 40 to
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By Sue Bull SYDNEY — "The Australian government's attempts to eject 37 Cambodian boat people applying for refugee status is racist, heartless and uncaring", says Rosanna Barbero, a member of the Action Committee for Refugees in Australia.
Zentropa Directed by Lars Von Trier Starring Jean-Marc Barr, Barbara Sukowa, Udo Kier, Ernst-Hugo Jaregard Reviewed by Mario Giorgetti Lars Von Trier's deeply reflective trilogy, begun with Element of Crime in 1984 and followed by Epidemic
SYDNEY — More than 230 people attended Green Left's "Big Night Out" on May 23. Entertainment was provided by Liberty Street (pictured) and Bicycle Thieves. Film maker Gil Scrine took up the issue of censorship and alternative media, and touring
By Steve Painter SYDNEY — The federal Liberal Party's health policy is "at best a throwback to the private health insurance system of the '60s", says Dr Con Costa, vice-president of the Doctor's Reform Society. In this, John Hewson is
Dancing or dreaming Inma Juju (Dance Music) Coloured Stone BMG Records Available on CD and Cassette Reviewed by Sean Malloy I first saw Coloured Stone at a semi-trendy, close to seedy, underground tavern in Sydney. I was into ska music at
Law of the market "Observance of the law plays little role in the industry. The law of the jungle prevails." — Roger Gyles, QC, in his $25 million report on the NSW building industry royal commission. Law and the market "We are frankly
Comment by Andrew Watson ADELAIDE — "Your vote will determine the future and viability of the company ... don't be selfish!" It's the assembly plant manager introducing workers to enterprise bargaining. Such views are to be expected from the
Indonesian activist tours Brisbane By Maurice Sibelle BRISBANE — Indonesian human rights activists Helmi Fauzi completed his tour of Brisbane at meeting of 50 at the University of Queensland. The meeting, one of seven, was organised by the
By Norm Dixon Dr David Suzuki, renowned Canadian conservation campaigner, has warned Papua New Guinea about the activities of multinational timber companies while on a visit to inspect both pristine and logged tropical rainforest areas in that