Month: July 2020

Coronavirus, Socialism, Unions

The Covid-19 Siege of Melbourne

The Covid-19 Siege of Melbourne 12-07-2020: Melbourne is currently enduring a medieval siege by the state, with a return to “stage 3” lockdowns for the whole city, and “hard” lockdowns for nine public housing towers, including Flemington and North Melbourne. No notice was given[1], and police were deployed to prevent residents leaving for any reason. Police effectively barricaded people inside their own units and were … Continue reading The Covid-19 Siege of Melbourne

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Coronavirus, People's Republic of China, Xinjiang

270 Billion Reasons To Oppose A New War

270 Billion Reasons To Oppose A New War 06-07-2020: 270 billion dollars. That’s how much the Australian government pledged to spend on “defence” over the next ten years. The first purchase will be an $800 million dollar spend on the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, obtained from the US Navy.[1] These billions are apparently lying around just waiting to be spent on insuring “inter-operability” with … Continue reading 270 Billion Reasons To Oppose A New War

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Coronavirus, People's Republic of China, Socialism

Repeal the “Foreign Interference Laws”!

Repeal the “Foreign Interference Laws”! 30-06-2020: In a disturbing precedent, New South Wales (NSW) Labor Party MP Shaoquett Moselmane has had Federal Police and ASIO (Australian Security Intelligence Organisation – the equivalent of the FBI in the US) officers raid his home in Rockdale, Sydney on June 26.[1] It is the first investigation to take place using the “Foreign Interference” laws passed by the Federal … Continue reading Repeal the “Foreign Interference Laws”!

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