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NTEU members oppose Melbourne Uni deal

The following is an abridged version of a statement circulated in the National Tertiary Education and Industry Union (NTEU) concerning the recent agreement between the Melbourne University administration and the uni's NTEU branch, which links a 12%

Gay law reform victory close

By Tony Iltis HOBART — Tasmania's Legislative Council has finally agreed, in principle, to repeal the state's notorious laws which make homosexuality an imprisonable offence. At the time of writing, however, the upper house was still debating

Brisbane anti-budget rally planned

Brisbane anti-budget rally planned By Bill Mason BRISBANE — A rally and march to protest against the Howard government's cutbacks and anti-worker policies has been set for budget day, Tuesday, May 13, at 12.30pm in King George Square. The

US-European truce on Cuba embargo

After 50 hours of negotiations, on April 11 the US and the European Union reached a tentative agreement on the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996, known as "Helms- Burton". The EU is suspending until October 15 a complaint it brought

Internet industry jitters over government bill

Internet industry jitters over government bill By Alex Ringis The Australian internet service industry is concerned about its future, following the passage of federal telecommunications legislation in late March. The legislation, which

Can students defeat the Liberals?

By Sean Healy With preparations for the May 8 joint staff-student national day of action well under way, indications are very positive for a considerable student campaign against the implementation of fees and cuts on campus. In the four weeks

Public meeting on Aboriginal rights

Public meeting on Aboriginal rights By Matt Wilson ADELAIDE — The federal government assault on native title is the endgame of the assault on Aboriginal rights since European invasion, a public meeting on the Wik debate and Aboriginal

A trip worth taking

Get on the BusDirected by Spike LeeWritten by Reggie Rock BythewoodWith Charles Dutton, Ossie Davis, Andre Braugher, DeAundre Bonds, Thomas Byrd, Gabriel Casseus, Albert Hall, Harry Lennix, Hill Harper, Bernie Mac, Wendell Pierce, Roger Guenveur

Hands off native title!

Hands off native title! @box text intro = Politics and law have come a long way since the High Court rejected terra nullius in the 1992 Mabo case. Given the distance travelled, it seems remarkable that the prime minister should threaten that

Murder investigation sparks backlash against women

Murder investigation sparks backlash against women By Corinne Glenn PERTH — The disappearance of one woman, and the murder of two others from Claremont, a wealthy suburb, over the past 15 months has sparked a regressive "safety" campaign.

Parliament versus democracy

By Doug Lorimer The lack of financial accountability of MPs revealed by the "Colston affair" highlights the fact that — contrary to the myths perpetuated by establishment political commentators in the capitalist media and in academia, as well

Wallis gives banks the green light on fees

By Chow Wei Cheng The Wallis Inquiry recommendations, released on April 9, head back towards the days of 19th century unfettered capitalism. While Wallis recognises that bank profitability is already in the "middle to upper range", the thrust of