By Sarah Stephen and Mathew Munro
HOBART — On May 22, Hobart had the largest protest rally against university funding cuts for over a decade. Almost 2000 people from all political backgrounds — students, university staff and the
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By Tony Green
MELBOURNE — Two thousand union delegates attended a Victorian Trades Hall Council/ACTU rally against the proposed federal industrial relations legislation on May 28. The meeting was addressed by Tim Pallas of the ACTU, who explained
By Greg Ogle
The election of the Howard government and the re-election of the Kennett government suggest that it will be full steam ahead for privatisation. While the Democrats and Liberals may still debate whether or not there is a mandate to sell
By Chris Spindler
On May 29, up to 4000 building workers rallied in Sydney against the loss of their travel allowance, which is currently tax exempt. The federal government wants to abolish this exemption retrospectively. Union action had prevented
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