Magazine of the Socialist Party, Australian section of the CWI
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Tasmania: Lack of real alternative sees Libs returned
The March 3 state election in Tasmania saw the Liberal Party returned to office for another four-year term. The results achieved by the Liberals, …
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Trump and Kim to talk but danger still acute
The prospect of direct talks between U.S. president Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un, leader of North Korea, appears to have temporarily reduced the threat …
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A fitting tribute to a life-long fighter
An event to pay tribute to the political life of Socialist Party member Simon Millar was held on Friday March 23. Simon died suddenly …
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Government set to boost military spending
In January, the Turnbull government announced plans to massively increase military spending. In addition to funding for the armed forces, they also announced a …
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TPP: Zombie trade deal revived again
Revived for the second time, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal is set to be signed in Chile during March. This shonky secretive deal …
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New laws a gag order on those opposed to status quo
A recent bill introduced by the Turnbull government to amend electoral laws could seriously threaten the ability of grassroots organisations to raise funds. It …
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Australia’s big business tax cheats
New figures show that one-in-five of Australia’s biggest companies have paid no tax for at least the last three years. Without any shame whatsoever, …
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Tax the rich instead of demonising welfare recipients
As we go to press, the Liberal government is attempting to push the punitive Social Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform) Bill through the Senate. …
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Murray Goulburn workers latest victims in dairy industry
The recent closure of the Murray Goulburn dairy plant in Rochester has been a devastating blow for the small community. For 40 years the …
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Invasion Day marches set the stage for a new era of struggle
The demonstrations on Invasion Day this year were the largest seen in a generation. Tens of thousands of people marched in cities around the …
