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Archive for September 3rd, 2012
End this disgusting war in Afghanistan: an interview with Malalai Joya
Posted by John, September 3rd, 2012 - under Afghanistan, Malalai Joya, Socialist Alternative.
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We have a responsibility to commit ourselves to anti-war activism. Joya agrees. She sees a central role for international solidarity. As she says: ‘These Western governments also betray their own people. They’re wasting the blood of their soldiers and their taxes. That’s why you must raise your voice against your own government’s wrong policy. They must end this disgusting war.’
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Student challenges Gillard over school funding
Posted by John, September 3rd, 2012 - under Education, Gillard, Gillard Government, Gillard Labor, Ryan Higginson, Socialist Alternative.
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Although one angry student sneaking into a meeting to harass the prime minister isn’t going to change the world, it’s important to show that wherever racists, homophobes and ruling class stooges like Gillard go, they will be challenged.
The GST and the Coalition
Posted by John, September 3rd, 2012 - under Goods and Services Tax, GST.
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Me in The Conversation on the possibiity of the Coalition increasing and extending the Goods and Services Tax. http://theconversation.edu.au/coalition-must-come-clean-on-plans-for-gst-8598?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest+from+The+Conversation+for+3+September+2012&utm_content=Latest+from+The+Conversation+for+3+September+2012+CID_aa5a9b6c348541bdbbd890876f70dae0&utm_source=campaign_monitor&utm_term=Coalition+must+come+clean+on+plans+for+GST
Safety on building sites
Posted by John, September 3rd, 2012 - under Australian Financial Review, Building industry, Building unions, Building workers, CFMEU, Safety at work.
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A letter of mine in today’s Australian Financial Review in defence of the CFMEU building union and safety on site. http://www.afr.com/p/opinion/safety_the_top_priority_for_unions_Yk2q2HAF0tkhZYO1J7nH7L