Australia

Australian union shines light on flight attendant harassment and assault

October 19, 2018 By Special to PeoplesWorld.org

Up to 80 percent of Australian cabin crew have experienced sexual harassment on the job.

Fossil fuel industry has stranglehold on Australian government

March 21, 2017 By Peter Mac

Adopting renewables as the main energy source and phasing out fossil fuels should be a primary objective, but the Conservative government still caters to the big mining companies.

‘Fortress Australia’: Government seeks Trump-like powers against immigrants

February 17, 2017 By Anna Pha

Immigration officials could be given authority to deny visas for any group based on race, nationality, or other traits.

Australia elections: Right-wing Coalition holds onto power

July 11, 2016 By Emile Schepers

Turnbull's Coalition only secured 42 percent of the popular vote and Labor 35 percent. An unprecedented 23 percent of voters rejected both major parties.

Australian wildfires burning out of control

January 8, 2013 By Blake Skylar

One hundred and thirty fires blazed across New South Wales, Australia's most heavily populated state, as emergency teams evacuated national parks and fought to get the flames under control.