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ASIO plans to 'defend Sydney Olympics'

By Stuart Russell Individuals with a gripe against society and far right-wing groups pose the most serious security threat to the Sydney Olympics, the former deputy-general of ASIO has warned. Such social malcontents could strike almost anywhere

Democratic Socialists build international solidarity

By Eva Cheng "It is a serious possibility that the [Suharto] regime will hand down a death sentence for Dita, Budiman, Wilson and the other PRD [Peoples Democratic Party] comrades who have been arrested. At this conference we voted to fight this

On the box

On the box Actively Radical TV — Sydney community television's progressive current affairs producers tackle the hard issues from the activist's point of view. CTS Sydney (UHF 31), every Thursday, 10pm, and Saturday, 7pm. Access News —

Ballarat NTEU beats sackings

Ballarat NTEU beats sackings By Jeremy Smith On January 10, five workers in the University of Ballarat Student Union were handed redundancy notices. On January 11, they awoke to find their jobs advertised in the local paper. The sackings were

NSW Labor attacks workers

Comment by Fred Up SYDNEY — On December 3, the final package of the state Labor government's workers' compensation "reforms" passed through the upper house. State attorney general Jeff Shaw's package, including 25% cuts to lump sum compensation

New legal aid institute formed

New legal aid institute formed By James Balowski JAKARTA — The Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) was formed last November 5 by almost the entire operational division of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) and a

Focus on resisting capital's attacks

By Eva Cheng "Globalisation" of the world capitalist system was the theme of the international report to the DSP conference, delivered by Doug Lorimer. The report argued that there has not been a qualitative change in the internationalisation of

'Special treatment' and deaths in custody

Editorial: 'Special treatment' and deaths in custody Editorial: 'Special treatment' and deaths in custody Already this year at least two more Aborigines have died in custody. A 19 year old died after being chased by NSW police and another died in

National service

National service By Toby Hawker "I call for the introduction of national service for a period of 12 months compulsory for males and females upon finishing year 12 or reaching 18 years of age". — Pauline Hanson Whilst it may sound appealing to

Michael Collins: Irish patriot or sell-out?

Michael Collins: Irish patriot or sell-out? By Sean Healy There's no doubt about it — Michael Collins portrays one of the most heroic and tragic periods in the very long, heroic and tragic history of Ireland, and does it very engagingly. The

Educational disadvantage for blacks confirmed

Educational disadvantage for blacks confirmed By Marina Cameron A study by the University of South Australia released on December 28 found that while the number of Aboriginal students enrolling in Australian universities increased by 48% between

Doctors' campaign continues

Doctors' campaign continues By Kamala Emanuel SYDNEY — Stop-work meetings to consider a motion for an indefinite strike have been called for all hospital doctors (including interns, residents, registrars and career medical officers) across NSW