Thousands of Australian public service workers go on day-long strike
The conservative coalition government in Australia’s largest State, New South Wales, has faced massive resistance from trade unions and workers across sectors for over a year
US and Pacific allies panic over Solomon Islands-China security deal
The security cooperation deal signed between the two governments came in the backdrop of anti-Chinese violence and riots precipitating in a political crisis on the island nation in November last year
Morrison’s religious discrimination bill exposes political fault lines close to elections
With just a handful of months to go for the Australian general elections, prime minister Scott Morrison’s aborted attempt to push through his religious discrimination bill exposes major weaknesses in his government
Australia’s aged-care crisis spirals out of control, healthcare unions blame government
Close to 650 deaths have been reported from Australia’s aged-care centers since the beginning of this year. Staffing shortage is believed to be the primary cause of the current crisis
Over 1.5 million Australians might be hit by Morrison government’s decision to end COVID-19 disaster aid
The proposed end to disaster pay for millions affected by job loss and pandemic-induced economic slowdown comes at a time when the Scott Morrison government is pushing to reopen the economy despite a surge in COVID-19 infections
#March4Justice: Thousands of women in Australia march against sexual violence
Over 40 cities and towns, including the major cities of Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, witnessed tens of thousands of women protesting in response to recent sexual assault allegations against officials of the ruling government






