Solidarity Breakfast

‘concerned Australians’ (cA ) organised the launch of an Eminent Australian's statement calling for an end to the failed Northern Territory Interventionon August 28th at the Melbourne University Law School. Over 200 Eminent Australians put their name to this important statement found here . Professor Gillian Triggs, the immediate past President of the Australian Human Rights Commission,  gave the first speech of the night. First Nation  Eastern Arrernte woman Rosalie Kunoth- Monks OAM  from the Utopia homelands, 250 Kms North East of Alice Springs,  was one of four First Nations people present  who also spoke up. You can hear Rosalie also in this interview. ‘concerned Australians' motto is Without Justice there can be no reconciliation To listen to the full audio (2 hours) of the evening download the cA audio here. "If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together."Lilla Watson and a group of Aboriginal activists in Queensland in the 1970s Kevin Healy gives us a rundown of this weeks politics.Bruce Pascoe's new book Dark Emu asks the question why are our school children not taught the true history of this land? Bruce was talking at the Fitzroy Town Hall about this and that.

Gomm St Housing Estate residents meet and talk about the removal of residents for the Martin Foley Private Public Partnership rebuild that doesn't really include the residents' voices. The Meeting was held on Aug 30 with Councillor Sue Bolton from Moreland Council and a lawyer from Fitzroy Legal Service in attendance.This is the Week that Was says it all really.Humprey McQueen celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Volumne 1 of Das Kaptial. For more reflections go to Humprey's 6000 wd article on the Communist Party Marxist Leninist webpage www.surplusvalue.com.au

Vince Emmanuel talks about progressive action in America.Changes to Melbourne University EBA attack academic rights - Colin Long from the National Tertiary Education Union.This the week that was.The rule are broken - Don Sutherland talks about how the industrial rules in Australia can and should be changed.

Vince Emmanuel talks about America and activism.Lew Wheeler talks about cuts to concessions. Lew is from Fair Go For PensionersKevin Healy reviews the week.Humphrey McQueen tells us what the banks really do.

Labor talks "the rules are broken" to the Sydney Institute. Don Sutherland crits Shadow Industry Ministry Brendan O'Connor's recent speech to the right wing Sydney Institute - the theme "The rules are broken".This Is the Week that WasDr Noah Bassil returns to talk about the state of things.

Venezuela on fire - live cross before the popular vote.Longford dispute rally outside Esso with the voice of affected workers.This is the Week that was with Kevin Healy.Humphrey McQueen talks about banks and their place.

Inequality from Turnbull, Shorten, Prof Roger Wilkins & Van Badham.This is the Week that Was - Kevin picks up the theme of Shorten's inequality speech.Sue Cramer on Constructivism & Aust Art @ Heide - in an exhibition the honours the influence of the art movement that was born out of the Russian Revolution and worked to remake the world where art was no longer an elite sport.Justice for Elijah Rally in Melbourne called by Warriors of the Resistance filled the top of Bourke St and stopped traffic at Flinders St Station. A powerful speech by Shreena Clanton calling for an appeal against the three jail sentence for the death of young Aboriginal boy Elijah in Kalgoolie saying the light sentence gives a license to kill.

Arthur Rorris from the South Coast Trades and Labor Council talks about young workers excluded from fair pay and conditions and the fight back.Tony Smith talks about the West Gate Tunnel Project in  Melbourne.This is the Week that Was.Arnold Zable talks about Refugees.

Coolaroo Fire Update by 3cr reporter Corey Green.http://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/Fred Fuentes give a much needed Left analysis on what is going on in Venezuela. Fred will be speaking at the Multicultural Hub in Elizebeth St, Melb on July 29th at Fair Go for Pensioners join with Friends of Public Housing around changes to Public Housing Victoria and call for housing for older and female citzens who are being left behind.Kevin Healy sums up the week in his This is The Week That Was Don Sutherland returns to talk about the Casuals to Permanent ruling at Fair Work Commission and what Labor rank and file can do to make sure a future Labor Government does not turn it's back on workers.

Affordable housing and Public Housing in the spot light.Lousa Bessina (Social Alternative) looks at the Glenfell disaster in London and makes connects to public housing policies in Victoria and Australia.Kate Shaw  outlines the arguments against social mix and sell off of Victorian Public Housing assets based on outmoded neoliberal small government credo put forward by Victorian Housing Minister Martin Foley.http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/social-mix-approach-to-public-housing-is-failing-research-finds-20170616-gwsj3m.html https://theconversation.com/why-should-the-state-wriggle-out-of-providing-public-housing-79581?sa=pg2&sq=kate+shaw&sr=1 Matt Kunkell talks to Lisa Heap (VTHC Women's Officer) about the decision on Domestic Violence Leave made last week.Kevin sums up the week in This is the Week that Was.Humphrey McQueen reports on the International Bank of Settlements report card on the world economy.