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More than a whiff of Hanson in Liberals' indigenous policy

More than a whiff of Hanson in Liberals' indigenous policy Comment by Natalie Zirngast DARWIN — Attuned to the unpopularity of its anti-Aboriginal policies, yet conscious of its need to satisfy its big business backers, the Liberal Party's

14 reasons to vote against a GST

14 reasons to vote against a GST By Sue Boland Once introduced, the rate of a GST is likely to increase. In countries with a GST, it was increased by an average of 42.41% within 10-15 years of its introduction. Only three out of 26 countries

Progressive candidates oppose MAI

By John Percy SYDNEY — "Bury MAI" was the title of a September 25 public meeting here to discuss the implications of the proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment. The MAI, which is being negotiated by countries, including Australia,

Something smelly at Sydney airport

By Jennifer Long SYDNEY — The aroma of one of the federal election's neglected issues is seeping through the cracks of the Liberal and Labor campaign bunkers: the continuing saga of the Sydney airport. Residents in Sydney's inner-west and eastern

Glenda Jackson on 'power' and 'politics'

By Jo Ellis and Kathy Newnam ADELAIDE — It was a shoulder-padded affair when 400 people gathered at the University of SA on September 17 to hear Glenda Jackson speak on women, power and politics. A former actor, Jackson is now secretary for

Life of Riley: Hero of true believers everywhere

Hero of true believers everywhere Following the return to political life of ARTHUR AUGUSTUS CALWELL, the election we are being treated to by the firm of Messrs Murdoch, Packer and Partners has taken a decidedly unusual turn. Not one to stand

Russian government blows wage arrears to save oligarchs

Russian government sacrifices wages to save oligarchs By Renfrey Clarke MOSCOW — After weeks of being a "certainty", there will be no crash of Russia's speculative, mafia-infested banking system — not yet, anyway. Instead, the crash is likely

Women quiz candidates

By Virginia Brown MELBOURNE — The Reclaim the Night (RTN) collective hosted a "meet the candidates" forum here on September 24. All parties contesting the federal election were invited to speak about what they would do for women if elected. The

Write on: Letters to the editor

Write on: Letters to the editor Festival of the boot On Tuesday (September 22) morning, police reinforcements were called into Rundle Mall over fears that the hundreds gathered outside the Myer Centre would turn violent and riot. What's this?

Pantsdown: political protest through satire

Pantsdown: political protest through satire By James Smith "On October 3, Pauline Hanson will be out of office. After that I'm more than happy to fade into obscurity, returning in 10 years time to tour the RSL club circuit, doing my Hits of the

Who's getting whose Senate preferences?

Democratic Socialists NSW: Greens, followed by NDP, NAN, Ron Poulsen (Communist League), SEP, Unity — Say No to Hanson, ALP, David Mouldfield, Pantsdown, AD, One Nation last. Qld: Greens, AWP, Unity — Say No to Hanson, ALP, AD, One Nation last.

Another outstanding Brecht production

Another outstanding Brecht production The Caucasian Chalk CircleBy Bertolt BrechtDirected by Michael KantorBelvoir St Theatre, SydneyUntil October 25 Review by Brendan Doyle In this centenary year of his birth, commentators have cast doubts on