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Olympics: Troops in the streets?

BY DAMIEN LAWSON SYDNEY — With no media attention or public discussion, the federal Coalition government is using the Olympics to justify sweeping new powers which allow the military to suppress domestic unrest in Australia. Under the pretext of

UNITED STATES: Anti-corporate activists go cross-country

UNITED STATES: Anti-corporate activists go cross-country Fresh from protests against the Republican convention in Philadelphia, a coalition of pro-democracy groups set out cross-country on August 8 to share their message with unions and the rest of

INDONESIA: Dita Sari: new labour regulations inadequate

INDONESIA: Dita Sari: new labour regulations inadequate On July 10, a new labour rights bill was unanimously passed by the Indonesian House of Representatives. It still requires President Abdurrahman Wahid's approval to become law. The Indonesian

Leaflet writer paid $2640 by Centrelink

Leaflet writer paid $2640 by Centrelink ADELAIDE — The Social Security Appeals Tribunal has ordered Centrelink to put Norm Barber back on the dole and pay him $2640. Centrelink had cancelled Barber's Newstart payments on March 30 after accusing

ALP waters down native title policy

ALP waters down native title policy BY SIMON BUTLER At its national conference in Hobart, the Australian Labor Party quietly discarded its commitment to the right of native titleholders to negotiate at the exploration stage of mineral projects

S11 Alliance calls for trade union support

The S11 Alliance has issued a call for trade unionists to support the non-violent three-day blockade of the World Economic Forum's summit at the Crown Casino beginning September 11.

Protectionism no answer — fighting for jobs in the global economy

BY DICK NICHOLS Every time the death knell tolls for some factory or industry in the old industrial towns of the advanced industrial world, the workers involved are torn between three basically irreconcilable reactions. The first is to fight for

Supporters mobilise for Tent Embassy

Supporters mobilise for Tent Embassy BY SIMON BUTLER SYDNEY — Following reports that police were about to evict Aboriginal protesters from Victoria Park and close the Aboriginal Tent Embassy there, 150 supporters quickly gathered on August 11.

COLOMBIA: US aid package for murderous military

Colombia: US aid package for murderous military US President Bill Clinton on July 13 signed into law a massive aid package for the Colombian government. Approximately 80% of the US$1.3 billion has been allocated to Colombia's security forces in the

UNITED STATES: 'The poor will not be disappeared'

UNITED STATES: 'The poor will not be disappeared' PHILADELPHIA — While the smug elite of the US Republican Party gathered here in plush hotels and a huge new convention centre to celebrate their wealth and to anoint two rich white men to lead

Progressive TV alive and well in Melbourne

Progressive TV alive and well in Melbourne BY AARON JOLLY MELBOURNE — If the elite corporate current affairs dross is still driving you up the wall, then relax, comrades, for relief is at hand. Melbourne independent community television

UNITED STATES: Hypocrisy, Republican style

Hypocrisy, Republican style SAN FRANCISCO — The four-day Republican Party convention finally came to an end on August 4 with the formal nomination of Texas Governor George W. ("Dubya") Bush, as the party's presidential candidate in November.