Temporary Labour Is Here To Stay
The global migration market is changing and the growth of Australia’s temporary visa program, which…More
Browsing: Australian Politics
Meet Australia's 99 Per Cent
Over the weekend the #occupywallstreet movement’s Australian iteration began in earnest, in concert with other…More
All Aboard The Australia Solution
Australia is returning to onshore processing of asylum seekers. Frustrated by the High Court and…More
Tax Reform For All – Not Just The Rich
In spite of cynicism and low expectations, last week’s National Tax Forum was extremely productive.…More
Finally! Labor Governs Like It's Their Job
It still languishes in the polls, but last week was a good one for the…More
Why In Bankstown? Why Anywhere?
"Not in Bankstown, Not Anywhere", a coalition of Indigenous and community groups, rallied in Bankstown’s…More
Women Soldiers Will Have To Fight
Defence Minister Stephen Smith’s announcement last week that ADF gender restrictions on combat would be…More
Taxing Times For Labor
The Australian government is holding a two day tax summit, starting today in Canberra. Hundreds…More
Keep Spending, Mr Swan
Wayne Swan’s budget surplus is in peril. Dark clouds have gathered over the global economy,…More
Will Anyone Cross The Floor On Refugees?
Is there another way for ALP on refugees? There’s an easy answer to this question.…More