September 2010
84 posts
IMF backs resources tax →
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called the Federal Government’s proposed mining tax a “step in the right direction”.
Gillard says no conscience vote on gay marriage →
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she will not allow Labor Party members to have a conscience vote on same-sex marriage.
Wyatt thanks Rudd in maiden speech →
The first Indigenous Australian elected to the Lower House of Federal Parliament has thanked Kevin Rudd for the apology to the Stolen Generations.
'Exiled' Jenkins returns to Speaker's chair →
Harry Jenkins goes into “self-imposed exile” from the Labor Party after being returned unopposed as Speaker in opening formalities in Canberra.
Government opposes Alice uranium mine →
The Northern Territory Government has decided to oppose moves to establish a uranium mine on the Angela Pamela deposit near Alice Springs.
PM to chair climate change committee →
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The Coalition has also been invited to put two of its MPs on the committee despite Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s insistence that no Coalition MP would be doing so.
Julia Gillard…
Rudd blasts stalled arms control talks →
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd criticises an international forum working towards ridding the world of weapons of mass destruction.
It rarely stops →
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No silly headline for this PSA. No sarcastic critique. Just personal tears and professional awe:
Thank you, Y&R Chicago and Copyranter, for showing us the…
Mentally ill 'falling through the cracks' →
The Commonwealth Ombudsman says people with mental illnesses are falling through the cracks when using social security services.
Drunks to lose licence at roadside →
DRINK drivers will lose their licences at the roadside under new laws to be introduced into Parliament today.
Abbott can't be trusted: Windsor →
Tony Windsor says Tony Abbott has proved he is untrustworthy by walking away from an agreement on giving the speaker pairing rights.
US senate blocks repeal of military gay ban →
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The US senate has blocked the repeal of a ban on gays serving openly in the American military in a procedural vote, indefinitely delaying consideration of the measure.
Abbott 'breaking his word' on speaker reform →
PM Julia Gillard says she has been unable to reach agreement with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott over constitutional questions about the position of speaker.
Signs of trouble on the I-75 →
Sociological Images, an activist academic blog I frequent, today featured the “fake” historic landmark signs posted by Norm Magnusson as part of his I-75 Project. The I-75 is an American…
Australia pledges millions for health of women,... →
Australia is to contribute almost a quarter of a billion dollars to a global campaign to improve the health of women and children.
UN chief warns of failing biodiversity struggle →
The world is failing to stop the alarming loss of the Earth’s species and habitat, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has warned amid multinational bickering over who pays for the rescue.
We must fix immigration detention now | Sarah... →
Government funds solar project →
THE WA government has announced it will foot one-third of the bill for Australia’s largest grid-connected solar power plant, to be built in the state’s mid-west.
Abbott's first priority is to overturn Wild... →
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Wanker
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says his first job in Parliament will be to overturn the Queensland Government’s Wild Rivers Act.
Perth shops get 9pm go-ahead →
NEW laws allow major retail stores in the Perth metro area to stay open until 9pm on weeknights.
Abbott to pick his battles 'carefully' →
Tony Abbott says the Opposition will not be watering down policies to win over the independents.
Govt looks to boost mental health spending →
Australia’s first Mental Health Minister has indicated the Gillard Government will boost its spending on mental health care.
Liberals reneging on spirit of reform: Oakeshott →
Rob Oakeshott’s decision to pull out of the race to be speaker has exposed cracks in the reform agreement between the country independents and the major parties.
Private euthanasia bill debated this week →
Members of Western Australia’s upper house will this week debate a private members bill to allow voluntary euthanasia.
Campaign of the Month August: The Majestic Plastic... →
The Osocio bloggers choose the best campaign every month. At the end of the year we will have twelve great campaigns from which we will choose the Campaign of the Year.
In winner in August is The…
Thousands protest as Pope meets abuse victims →
Pope Benedict met with clerical abuse victims as about 10,000 demonstrators paraded through London protesting against the Catholic Church.
Isolation solution 'no help to asylum seekers' →
Refugee advocates say the Government should house asylum seekers closer to capital cities rather than expand detention centres in remote areas of Australia.
Labor wins two-party preferred vote →
The final count in the federal election campaign shows the Government has won the two-party preferred vote.
Senate result confirms Fielding's defeat →
The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed Family First Senator Steve Fielding has lost his Senate seat.
Abbott 'backing out of speaker deal' →
Rob Oakeshott says he will meet Tony Abbott on Monday after accusing the Opposition Leader of trying to back away from a reform deal.
Hazaras risk death if refugee claims rejected:... →
There are renewed calls for the Federal Government to rethink its freeze on the processing of Afghan asylum seekers, particularly ethnic minority Hazaras.
Asylum teens 'not required' to attend... →
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Yes, let’s just put these young people at more of a disadvantage! Like we haven’t f@#ked them up enough already.
Immigration Department says it will not allow 16 and 17-year-old…
Dear Zuckerberg: Coal is not your friend →
I’ve written before that shaming is not a very effective social marketing strategy, but what if that public shame is aimed at just one person?
With ”The Social Network” about to premiere, here…
Robertson wants Pope to resign over child abuse →
Australian-born human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC has launched a blistering attack on Pope Benedict on the eve of the pontiff’s controversial state visit to Britain.
Lotterywest delivers record $235m →
LOTTERYWEST has contributed $235 million to support hospitals, sports, the arts, as well as community and charitable organisations in WA.
We will be seen, we are visible →
“I once heard a story about a homeless man on Hollywood Blvd who really thought he was invisible. But one a day kid handed the man a Christian pamphlet. The homeless guy was shocked and…
Gillard won't be rushed on carbon price →
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she will not rule in or out the prospect of introducing a carbon tax in Australia.
Oakeshott prepared to run for Speaker role →
Independent MP Rob Oakeshott says he is prepared to take up the role of Speaker in the new Parliament.
Union issues threat on sweatshop labour →
The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union says it will take action against major fashion chains across Australia that use sweatshop labour.
Cabinet to be sworn in after late changes →
Julia Gillard has made two last-minute adjustments to her new ministry after facing criticism in the wake of Saturday’s reshuffle.
GooTube →
The National Film Board of Canada has released an interactive video featuring famed environmentalist David Suzuki talking about exponential growth and environmental capacity.
It sounds kind…
Palmer sees merits of mining tax →
One of the staunchest opponents of Labor’s mining tax, Qld billionaire Clive Palmer, has admitted the concept of taxing profits has merit.
Scrapping of Indigenous Health ministry slammed →
Northern Territory Opposition Senator Nigel Scullion has criticised the Prime Minister’s decision to scrap the Indigenous Health portfolio.
Kimberley urges Federal Government to stop gas hub →
The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) is lobbying the Federal Government to stop the West Australian Government’s move to forcibly take land for a $30 billion gas hub.
Gillard unveils major frontbench shake-up →
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced her new-look Cabinet after earlier confirming that former prime minister Kevin Rudd would be given the Foreign Affairs portfolio.
US court rules ban on gays in military is... →
A federal judge in California has struck down the US military’s ban on gays openly serving in the military, saying the policy is unconstitutional and violates free speech rights.
TV body reverses decision to air pro-euthanasia ad →
Efforts to air a pro-euthanasia advertisement on Australian commercial television this weekend have hit a hurdle.
Adoption laws help gay marriage push: Greens →
New laws allowing same-sex couples to adopt may pave the way for legislation recognising gay marriage
Oakeshott rejects ministry offer →
Federal independent MP Rob Oakeshott has turned down an offer to become a minister in the Labor Government.
Same-sex adoption bill passes NSW Parliament →
A bill to give same-sex couples the right to adopt in NSW has been passed by State Parliament.