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20 June 2024 Queensland Conservation Council strongly opposes the introduction of nuclear power into Australia, and calls on opposition Leader Peter Dutton to abandon his dangerous proposal to site nuclear power on the country of First Nations people. Australia has a shameful history of forcing nuclear harm on First Nations, with the explosion of nuclear … Continued
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EXPERTS: THE LEGAL SYSTEM IS FAILING MIGRANTS WHEN THEY TRY TO RECOVER UNPAID WAGES Widespread underpayment of migrant workers (and local workers) is now well-documented – and a new report shows how hard it is to recover those wages at court. All Work, No Pay urges the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure … Continued
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Comments attributable to Dan Cass, Executive Director, Rewiring Australia: “Some countries that are small, cold, and with higher population density and minimal solar and wind resources will need nuclear to replace fossil fuels – but Australia has literally the opposite population and geographical characteristics. “Australia committed to a nuclear power plant in Jervis … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE Dutton’s climate policy: Let it burn THE CLIMATE COUNCIL has slammed the Coalition’s energy scheme as “a smokescreen for its commitment to coal and gas” and “radioactive greenwash”, which would delay Australia’s urgent and accelerating shift to clean energy and away from fossil fuels. Analysis … Continued
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The Federal Coalition’s focus on uneconomic nuclear power stations is a dangerous distraction from real climate action. The Coalition has today earmarked Callide and Tarong as possible sites for nuclear power plants that would be built if it were elected. Spruiking this false solution creates uncertainty for regional communities when they deserve a well-planned and … Continued
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19 June 2024 Manufacturing Division Welcomes CFMEU Split Vote The CFMEU Manufacturing Division welcomes the announcement from Minister Tony Burke that the Government will provide the opportunity for members to vote on their future. Manufacturing Division Members will now have the chance to determine if they want their union to be outside of the CFMEU. … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) will hold a public hearing for its inquiry into the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and associated side-letters, and the inquiry into Amendments to Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on … Continued
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New research has found 69 per cent of Australians access TV via the internet and millions will miss out on watching sport if proposed anti-siphoning laws are not applied to streaming services. The national polling by Resolve Strategic found only 29 per cent of Australians watch TV exclusively through an aerial and 18 per … Continued
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According to this investigation, Hizb ut-Tahrir – banned in Germany, and proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the United Kingdom – has led national boycotts of Jewish-owned businesses and incited violent protests in Caulfield that required a synagogue to be evacuated; they have infiltrated Australia’s leading university, are glorifying terrorism and distributing extremist material, and … Continued
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Unions will on Monday move to stop dodgy NDIS providers stealing $16,000 a year from dedicated disability support workers by paying them below the minimum wage. The ASU, with support from the AWU, UWU and HSU, is applying to the Fair Work Commission to ensure providers pay staff at least the minimum wage for … Continued
