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Britain: Right wing government continues with war and austerity

Keir Starmer’s Labour government has the power to reshape Britain. However it is likely to maintain policies protecting the wealthy, targeting the vulnerable and supporting US foreign policy, and must be challenged, argues Derek Wall.

Around 50 women have been killed by men

Women say 'no more violence' at rallies across the country

Thousands marched to end violence at rallies across the country as part of a national weekend of action initiated by What Were You Wearing. Isaac Nellist °ù±ð±è´Ç°ù³Ù²õ.Ìý

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Sri Lanka: Elections, debt and the struggle for democracy

Two years after the popular anti-government uprising, the struggle for democracy in Sri Lanka remains fragile, writes Janaka Biyanwila.

What will NSW Labor’s drug summit discuss?

NSW Premier Chris Minns, who has dragged his feet on Labor’s promised drug summit, has just announced a four-day forum, with two regional dates also set. Paul Gregoire reports.

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More socialism, say young people

In the middle of a cost-of-living and housing crisis, it makes sense that a majority of young people think Australia should be more socialist, argues Isaac Nellist.

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JobSeeker fails, Anglicare calls for independent 'Social Security Commission'

Anglicare Australia not only wants Labor to raise all welfare payments, it is also calling for an independent 'Social Security Commission' with the power to set and adjust payments based on the actual cost of living. Isaac Nellist °ù±ð±è´Ç°ù³Ù²õ.Ìý

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Argentina: Milei’s anti-people reforms approved amid protests, violent repression

Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved far-right President Javier Milei’s Omnibus Bill — a suite of neoliberal reforms geared towards big business interests — on June 12, marking his first successfully implemented laws since he took office in December, reports Ben Radford.

‘Treated like second-class citizens’: NT still waiting as ACT passes voluntary assisted dying law

NT citizens are hoping that the new ACT voluntary assisted dying law leads to them also gaining the democratic human right to compassionate end-of-life choices. Suzanne James reports.

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European elections: Macron and Le Pen — more like a duet than a duel!

The June 9 European elections are shedding a sharp light on the political crisis in France, writes John Mullen.

Labor cuts $14 billion from NDIS, with more to come

A Labor bill, currently in parliament, looks like it wants to shift the cost of NDIS to the states and territories. Graham Matthews argues the debate over future NDIS funding is an argument among thieves.

Why can’t we all have housing? Or even secure, affordable housing?

Rents must be frozen and the housing-price casino has to be shut down, starting with the tax rorts. Tax incentives should be available only for building new housing that adds to existing stock, argues Renfrey Clarke.

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Labor’s budget: ‘An unearned veneer of humanity’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Labor’s third budget will 'ease cost-of-living pressures', but it does not include any raise to JobSeeker or other payments. Isaac Nellist °ù±ð±è´Ç°ù³Ù²õ.Ìý