By Peter Boyle
The socialist vote declined in the October 3 federal election, reflecting the swing back to the ALP in traditional Labor seats, where most of the 39 left candidates stood. The Greens and the Australian Democrats also suffered a
News
By Dick Nichols
SYDNEY — The implementation of the deal which ended the dispute between Patrick Stevedores and the Maritime Union of Australia has hit serious snags here. MUA central NSW branch deputy secretary Jim Donovan has claimed in an
Union wins fight over casino rosters
By John Nebauer
ADELAIDE — The Adelaide Casino has lost its fight to hire what it calls "loyal staff" on Sunday rosters. The dispute began in late August when a new enterprise agreement was due to be
By Michele Wickham
SYDNEY — On the September 22-24, the St Peter's Society at Sydney University held a seminar series under the title "Abortion Information Week — what really happens in an abortion". Intrigued and concerned by the implied
Green Left is taking a break
Green Left Weekly is taking a break from production next week. The next issue will be dated October 28.
'Free Burma, boycott Pacrim!'
By Adam Baker
BRISBANE — "Free Burma, boycott Pacrim!" was the demand of a small but lively group of picketers outside the head office of Pacrim Energy Australia (PEA) in the inner-city suburb of Spring Hill on
Election of One Nation senator condemned
By Peter Robson
BRISBANE — The Democratic Socialist Party organised a speak-out of 50 people in the Queen Street Mall on October 9 to protest the election of One Nation member Heather Hill to the Senate
NTEU national council sets strategy
By Jeremy Smith
The National Tertiary Education Industry Union held its national council meeting three days before the October 3 federal election. Under the slogan "NTEU: Leading the Industry", more than 200
Indonesian rape counsellor murdered
A young activist working as a counsellor for ethnic Chinese women raped during Indonesia's May riots was found murdered in her home in central Jakarta on October 9. The Jakarta Post said Martadinata (Ita)
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Do you know anyone with a spare fridge?
Following the arson attack on the Brisbane Resistance Centre last month, the local branch of the Democratic Socialist Party urgently needs to replace the refrigerator destroyed by the fire.
BRISBANE — Believe it or not, there is a group of people Australia who are forbidden to earn a living. Because they cannot work, they cannot get Medicare. They also cannot receive social security benefits. They are not even allowed to do voluntary
Poor conditions for unpaid carers
MELBOURNE — A five-year study has exposed the poor conditions of unpaid carers in the home in Victoria. The study by health professionals reveals that most carers are women, and a large number are on duty
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