Debunking the Myths about Climate Change
2005 - Volume 8 Number 4
Leading scientists from all over the world agree that climate change is a pressing global issue.
Industrial Relations Reforms: Prosperity or Disaster?
2005 - Volume 8 Number 3
A review of proposed changes to industrial relations legislation by the Federal Government and arguments for and against the reforms. From July 1, 2005 the Coalition Government has control of both houses of Parliament. It has been well documented that John Howard views industrial relations change as the most important agenda item in this coming term. What are the changes and what will they mean for workers and their rights?
Governments dismantle ‘A Fair Go’ for All
2005 - Volume 8 Number 2
Recent government economic priorities continue the attack on many Australian families who are already doing it tough. The NSW Government has recently made extensive changes to the public housing sector closely followed by the Commonwealth Government’s so called “welfare to work” reforms designed to push welfare recipients into the workforce, a workforce where the casualisation of jobs is now the norm.