Welfare

鶹ý News Podcast Ep 40, May 17, 2024

鶹ýdzܰԲ Isaac Nellist discusses the latest news from across the continent and around the world.

protester with flare

Argentina's primary trade union federation held another nationwide general strike on May 9, the second called since far-right president Javier Milei took office in December and began pursuing sweeping austerity and deregulation, reports Jessica Corbett.

Protest in Argentina May 2024

Since taking office in December, far-right Argentine President Javier Milei has embarked on a program of public spending cuts, leading to suffering for millions. But his neoliberal reforms and severe austerity are being met with growing grassroots resistance, reports Ana Zorita.

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For young people today, the “Australian dream” is rapidly turning into a nightmare. Isaac Nellist reports.

A new report has found that renters are living in substandard homes that are failing to protect them from intense summer heat. Isaac Nellist ǰٲ.

鶹ý News Podcast Ep 35, March 14, 2024

鶹ýdzܰԲ Isaac Nellist goes through the latest news from across the continent and around the world.

Socialist councillor Sarah Hathway told an IWD function that the “most important” thing local council can do is to invest in the community and services, while doing more for the disadvantaged.Jacqui Kriz reports.

Women deserve to be safe, respected, equal

Anthony Albanese’srefusal to tackle structural disadvantage reveals his “commitment to gender equality” is a farce, argues Isaac Nellist.

Wealth will trickle down from the super rich to ordinary people 'when pigs fly'

“Tax reforms” have stacked the tax system in favour of the rich, while making ordinary workers pay more, arguesPeter Boyle.

Accessible financial and other materialsupports, including housing,for victim-survivors are an important part ofcombatting genderedviolence.Aneesa Bhamjee reports.

Kristin O'Connell: How to end homelessness

Kristin O’Connell, spokesperson for The Antipoverty Centre,spoke toIsaac Nellistabout the need for government investment in public housing as onesolutionto counter worsening poverty.

Kristin O'Connell and a public housing block in Melbourne

The Antipoverty Centre's Kristin O'Connell spoke to 鶹ý's Isaac Nellist about solutions to counter worsening poverty and homelessness.