By John Percy
Resistance, the socialist youth organisation in political solidarity with the Democratic Socialist Party, was the organiser of the impressive secondary school walkouts and protests against racism and One Nation that were held around
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Dangerous pesticide use in Nigeria
More than 600,000 farming households in Akwa Ibom state of Nigeria may be exposed to pesticide hazards due to poor handling conditions, according to a recent study based on interviews with 180 households in
QuitoNewtown Theatre, August 6 Review by Rebecca Conroy
Quito is a music drama concerned with schizophrenia and the plight of the East Timorese. Composed by Martin Wesley-Smith with lyrics by his brother Peter, it is a moving exploration of the
The Kumarangk Legal Defence Fund has announced its formation, and the establishment of a new web site with information on the campaign to save Kumarangk (Hindmarsh Island), and its sites of significance to people of the Aboriginal Ngarrindjeri
Westpac picketed
CANBERRA — On August 14, the ACT Jabiluka Action Group held a picket at the city branch of Westpac bank. Thirty people attended the spirited and vocal action, which protested against Westpac's investment in Energy Resources of
By Karen Fredericks
BRISBANE — Recent moves to abolish parole for prisoners serving more than five years and to deprive all prisoners of the right to vote are indicative of the extent to which One Nation has been able to influence the agenda
Comment by Gordon Hocking
Australians for an Ecologically Sustainable Population Inc. (AESP) is an independent environmental organisation dedicated to achieving an Australian society which is in balance with nature and, to this end, actively
NZ Alliance discusses coalition with Labour
By Zanny Begg
AUCKLAND — More than 350 people gathered at Massey University in Albany on August 8-9 for the Alliance national conference. The Alliance groups three parties: NewLabour, Mana Motuhake
Neo-Nazi thugs offer their services to Hanson
By Norm Dixon
The Queensland director of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, Peter James, said on August 6 that the party would accept "support" offered to it by the Adelaide-based neo-Nazi outfit,
While in Indonesia last month, Green Left Weekly's JULIA PERKINS spoke with BELA, a 20-year-old women who works at one of Sungai Buaigrup's biscuit factories in Tangerang. Question: Tell us about the industrial action that has been taking place at
By Susan Price
MELBOURNE — More than 50 protesters held a speak-out at the State Library on August 8 calling for the repeal of abortion laws in Australia. The action, organised by the Pro-Choice Coalition, was part of a national day of action on
Nice guys finish last
"My problem is I was too soft and had too many scruples." — Liberal MP Stephen Mutch, after losing preselection in his Sydney seat of Cook.
Reptiles
"The unusual political structure of One Nation is described [on Four
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