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The world, the economy and the education sector

By Josh Heuchan Education was made "free" in the 1970s because an increase in participation rates was critical to the continued expansion of capitalism. There was considerable structural change in the economy, with a transfer from more

Protest against human rights violations

Protest against human rights violations By Michael Tardif SYDNEY — More than 100 people gathered outside the Global Cultural Diversity Conference on April 28 to protest against continued human rights violations in East Timor, Bougainville

Left wins Italian regional vote

Left wins Italian regional vote By Robynne Murphy ROME — On April 24, the first day after the regional elections in 15 regions out of 20 in Italy, the headlines of the communist journal Liberazione read: "The French teach: the left wins

... and ain't i a woman?: Trading off basic needs

Trading off basic needs In June 1993 the Keating government reduced a "safety net" wage rise being negotiated with the ACTU by $4 a week. This wage rise had earlier been agreed in Accord Mark 7, before the 1993 election. The pay-off for the

Mt Isa workers move to cut mine power

By Bill Mason BRISBANE — Workers at Mount Isa Mines struck for 24 hours on April 24 in a continuing bid to win pay and other demands, and prepared to cut power to the giant MIM mine. The Mt Isa combined union disputes committee has

Scottish Militant Labour outlines its views

SARAH STEPHEN, who was recently in Scotland, spoke to TOMMY SHERIDAN, Scottish Militant Labour councillor, about Militant Labour and the progressive movement in Scotland. Could you give our readers a bit of background on your organisation and

Debate over Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

More than 170 states that have signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) are meeting to discuss whether the treaty should be renewed. The NPT came into force in 1970. Anti-nuclear groups and some of the more powerful newly industrialising

Protests greet Goss mega-dam plans

Protests greet Goss mega-dam plans By Bill Mason BRISBANE — Protests have begun over plans announced by Premier Wayne Goss on April 19 for two huge dams in central Queensland. The dams, part of a major pre-election economic package, would

Carr set to chop NSW public sector

By Cameron Parker Just one month into his four-year term, NSW Premier Bob Carr has angered trade unionists with his proposed cuts to the NSW public sector. Carr is taking steps to corporatise State Rail freight services, and has warned that

Politics of the no fees campaign

By Sarah Stephen People will remember Keating's infamous "Get a job" remark to a group of demonstrators taking part in the March 23 national day of action against fees. From Keating's attitude, and the fairly minimal media coverage, you could be

Sexism in the judiciary

Sexism in the judiciary By Kerry Vernon BRISBANE — Remarks by a federal Industrial Court judge on April 13 that "It is not unknown for a woman to sleep her way to the top", have drawn outrage and criticism from a wide range of women and

May Day on South Coast

May Day on South Coast By Liam Mitchell WOLLONGONG — Workers, students and community activists are expected to rally on May 6 for the annual May Day March in support of justice for all peoples. Leading the march will be picketers