Jim McIlroy

Multiple faith groups target PM on climate

The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change organised a multi-faith vigil for climate justice. Jim McIlroy reports.

After years of struggle, NSW public sector wages cap is removed

A new law in NSW removes the power to cap the wages of public sector workers below the cost of living. Jim McIlroy reports.

Pacific Island climate campaigner tells COP28 protest: ‘Phase out, not phase down’

Several hundred demonstrators rallied to call on the federal government to act on the climate as COP28 was underway. Jim McIlroy reports.

Health and safety on the job discussed at international conference

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.

Forum looks at how to achieve a just transition for fossil fuel workers, communities

Rising Tide and Green Left co-hosted a forum on how to sustainably move away from coal when it’s been communities' livelihood for generations. Jim McIlroy reports.

Forum discusses challenges to our right to protest

As climate defenders are now considered “extremists” by the state, a Green Left and Socialist Alliance forum discussed how to protect our protest rights. Jim McIlroy reports.

Activists face severe charges over Naval Expo anti-war protest

Draconian bail conditions have been imposed on activists protesting a weapons expo, after some were assaulted by arms dealers. Jim McIlroy reports.

MUA supports offshore wind farms in Illawarra

The Maritime Union of Australia, along with other unions and environmental groups, is campaigning to for an offshore wind farm industry in the Illawarra, near Wollongong. Jim McIlroy reports.

New Coal Watch campaign launched in NSW

Lock the Gate Alliance has launched a new group to campaign against the pipeline of coal projects in NSW. Jim McIlroy reports.

Unionists for Palestine get organised, endorse call to boycott ZIM

“Today there is shock in the Palestinian community that the Labor government is openly supporting Israel in the war against Gaza,” Palestinian activist Amal Nasser told a public meeting. Jim McIlroy reports.

ACTU supports CFMEU call to ban engineered stone

The ACTU has decided to support the CFMEU ban and take steps to end the use of engineered stone by mid 2024 if government bans are not already in place. Jim McIlroy reports.

Anti-war conference discusses campaign against AUKUS and militarism

The Australia-United States military alliance and the complexities of building an anti-war movement were discussed at the Sydney Anti-AUKUS Coalition conference. Jim McIlroy reports.