Twenty one housing justice groups, from across the country, organised a national “Housing is a Human Right” day of action, coinciding with International Human Rights Day. Rachel Evans reports.
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Queer activists called on Mardi Gras to stand with the grassroots movements for queer and trans rights because attacks on the queer community had been unrelenting. Jesse Holly and Rachel Evans report.
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Parts of NSW’s harsh anti-protest laws have been declared unconstitutional by the NSW Supreme Court. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Angry residents have told NSW Transport and the Inner West Mayor that a royal commission should look into decisions which have led to the Rozelle Interchange gridlock. Peter Boyle reports.
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Health Care Workers for Palestine organised a vigil in support of Palestine, in particular the people and medical staff of Gaza. Jim McIlroy reports.
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The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change organised a multi-faith vigil for climate justice. Jim McIlroy reports.
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A new law in NSW removes the power to cap the wages of public sector workers below the cost of living. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Poetry by Jepke Goudsmit.
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Several hundred demonstrators rallied to call on the federal government to act on the climate as COP28 was underway. Jim McIlroy reports.
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West Papuan’s and supporters raised the Morning Star flag at Leichhardt Town Hall to mark the 62nd anniversary of the first time the flag was raised, reports Leo Earle.
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The 23rd World Congress on Health and Safety at Work conference heard about campaigns ranging from dealing with problems associated with climate change to psycho-social injuries at work. Jim McIlroy reports.
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The public gallery at Bayside Council was packed with supporters of a Gaza ceasefire motion, motivated by Greens councillor Greta Werner and seconded by independent Michael Nagi. Suelin McCauley reports.