Economy

Sydneysiders rally against the erosion of public housing

The policies of successive NSW governments to not build new public housing and sell off old stock is worsening the housing crisis, writes Paul Gregoire.

Future privatisations likely under the NSW Coalition

More privatisations of public assets are in store for New South Wales as Premier Dominic Perrottet refuses to rule out more sell-offs. Jim McIlroy reports.

What would Marx make of ChatGPT?

Is ChatGPT a challenge to humanity? For Aleks Wansbrough, ultimately, it is the product of human beings, reflecting and refracting current social relations.

Telling the story of sovereignty versus colonial corporatisation

There is a disconnect of time scales between the relatively short-lived exploitative mining and Traditional Owners’ ancient connection to Country. Susan Norrie writes about her and artist colleagues' approach to a commission.

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Sri Lanka: Talk of ‘prosperity’ a smokescreen for people’s ongoing suffering and state violence

Seven months on from the Sri Lankan popular uprising, Janaka Biyanwila looks at how government spin, backed up with state violence, is attempting to keep a lid on popular discontent.

An in-car camera which some rideshare drivers are installing for safety

Rideshare drivers say action needed for driver safety

The Rideshare Drivers Network called for action on safety after Uber driver Scott Cabrie was allegedly killed by a passenger in Queensland. Isaac Nellist reports.

Robodebt fiasco reveals Centrelink workers opposed it

The Robodebt royal commission has revealed that lower level Centrelink workers were telling their bosses that the system was wrong and cruel. They were not listened to, writes Sue Bolton.

Lessons in solidarity from the Turkey and Syria earthquake disasters

The terrible earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria should make us ponder the meaning of community and nation as well as security and sovereignty, writes Stuart Rees. 

Robotic hand with centrelink logo. Background is a pile of gold coins

Of course the Liberal gov’t knew Robodebt was illegal

It seems like no government official or senior public servant realised the Robodebt scheme was illegal, but the idea that the Coalition government didn’t know exactly what it was doing is preposterous, argues Zane Alcorn.

Tales from the ward: Why we must defend and extend the public hospital system

Jim McIlroy writes about how a recent hospital stay has underlined why we need to fight to defend and extend the priceless public hospital system.

As voter dissatisfaction with the major parties rise, is NSW heading for a kaleidoscope election?

NSW Labor is a clear favourite to win the March 25 election. But Suzanne James reviews the field and asks is Labor’s lead really as big as it looks?

Behind the ‘crisis’ in Alice Springs

First Nations people and organisations have continued to propose solutions and call for genuine consultation between affected communities at all levels of government. But, as Jacob Andrewartha reports, they are being sidelined.