The June 9 European elections are shedding a sharp light on the political crisis in France, writes John Mullen.
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A Labor bill, currently in parliament, looks like it wants to shift the cost of NDIS to the states and territories. Graham Matthews argues the debate over future NDIS funding is an argument among thieves.
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Rents must be frozen and the housing-price casino has to be shut down, starting with the tax rorts. Tax incentives should be available only for building new housing that adds to existing stock, argues Renfrey Clarke.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Labor’s third budget will 'ease cost-of-living pressures', but it does not include any raise to JobSeeker or other payments. Isaac Nellist reports.
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Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist discusses the latest news from across the continent and around the world.
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Argentina's primary trade union federation held another nationwide general strike on May 9, the second called since far-right president Javier Milei took office in December and began pursuing sweeping austerity and deregulation, reports Jessica Corbett.
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Since taking office in December, far-right Argentine President Javier Milei has embarked on a program of public spending cuts, leading to suffering for millions. But his neoliberal reforms and severe austerity are being met with growing grassroots resistance, reports Ana Zorita.
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For young people today, the “Australian dream” is rapidly turning into a nightmare. Isaac Nellist reports.
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A new report has found that renters are living in substandard homes that are failing to protect them from intense summer heat. Isaac Nellist reports.
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Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist goes through the latest news from across the continent and around the world.
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Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged
Socialist councillor Sarah Hathway told an IWD function that the “most important” thing local council can do is to invest in the community and services, while doing more for the disadvantaged. Jacqui Kriz reports.
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Anthony Albanese’s refusal to tackle structural disadvantage reveals his “commitment to gender equality” is a farce, argues Isaac Nellist.