Issue 197 - Jul

Trump review another reason to dump AUKUS

News that the Trump administration is reviewing the AUKUS deal to ensure it is “aligned with the president’s ‘America first’ agenda” has reignited attacks on the plan.

Striking mental health workers put Victorian Labor on notice

Up to 500 public mental health workers across Victoria held a statewide strike on 17 June, demanding that Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan deliver fair pay and urgent reform to the state’s overwhelmed mental health system.

Victorian teachers start to fight the school underfunding crisis

Hundreds of enraged teacher unionists rallied outside Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll’s office after school on 19 June, demanding the Labor government reverse its cut to public schools.

Albanese fails to act as deaths in custody and imprisonment surge

At least 598 Aboriginal people have died in custody since the 1991 Royal Commission and there were more tragic deaths in June.

LA rebellion takes on deportations and Trump regime

Los Angeles has risen up in rebellion against Donald Trump and a brutal effort to round up undocumented migrants for deportation.

Gaza a ‘killing field’ as Israel steps up its genocide

Israel is unleashing horror after horror in Gaza in the wake of its ruthless bombing of Iran.

Trump’s Iran bombing another face of ‘America First’ imperialism

Trump’s bombing of Iran was another nail in the coffin of the supposed “rules-based international order”. The war was an open act of imperialist aggression by Israel and the US.

US and Israeli onslaught aims to punish Iran’s defiance

Iran’s regime poses a challenge to US dominance of the Middle East, but is not a genuine alternative to imperialism, writes James Supple

US bombing won’t bring democracy in Iran

There is deep opposition to the regime in Iran that has produced continuous waves of protest.

Vale Ray Peckham: Aboriginal communist who changed history

Paddy Gibson, Wendy Bowles and John Nolan look at the life of legendary working class Aboriginal activist Ray Peckham, and the lessons from his battles for Aboriginal rights

Interview with author Phil Marfleet: Imperialism and Palestine’s struggle for freedom

Phil Marfleet’s new book Palestine, imperialism and the struggle for freedom is a must read for everyone who’s taken action for Palestine. He spoke about why

UTS cuts ties with Technion in a win for Palestine campaigners

UTS has officially ended its Memorandum of Understanding with the Israeli Institute of Technology (Technion), following almost a year of consistent campaigning students and staff.

Brisbane CFMEU members stop work in defiance after High Court upholds Administration

Thousands of angry Brisbane construction workers walked off the job on Thursday morning, assembling outside the union’s office, where they voted for a 48-hour strike.

High Court backs Labor’s CFMEU takeover but it’s not too late to fight: Strike out Administration

The High Court has dismissed the legal challenge to Labor’s Administration of the CFMEU. But the decision only confirms what CFMEU members already knew—bad laws need to be broken.

Follow us

Other categories