What did the Solicitor General’s opinion on Scott Morrison’s decision to advise the Governor General to appoint him to administer the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources mean and what might it say about the health of democracy in Australia? Opinion By Jackie Pearson Acclaimed journalist and best-selling author […]
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Commission to get to bottom of Robodebt tragedy
A Royal Commission has been announced into the former debt assessment and recovery scheme commonly known as Robodebt. According to the media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing the inquiry, it will examine, among other things: · The establishment, design and implementation of the scheme; who was responsible for it; why they considered Robodebt […]
Will Morrison’s secret ministries revive PEP-11?
Revelations about former Prime Minister Scott Morrison secretly swearing himself in to five ministerial portfolios may have substantial consequences for coastal communities between Newcastle and the Sydney Basin who are opposed to offshore gas exploration and mining. By Jackie Pearson Lucy Wicks, former Member for Robertson, sent an email to […]
New senator reveals views on First Nations, democracy and climate
Green and ‘teal’ politicians are expected to be one of many challenges for the Albanese Government when parliament opens on July 26. New Greens Senator David Shoebridge shared his views on First Nations people, democracy and climate during the election campaign. By Jackie Pearson During the election campaign in May, […]
How one town stood up to power in the name of social justice
The Nadesalingam Tamil asylum seeker family has finally made its way home to Biloela thanks to bridging visas granted by the newly-elected Albanese Government and local campaigner Angela Fredericks has told The Point she is confident they will be able to stay in the small Queensland town for good this […]
Early days for community batteries
One of the election promises the new Labor Government must keep is the rollout of 400 community batteries to help store rooftop solar energy – it is a step in the right direction but there are quite a few practical challenges that will need to be overcome first. Federal Labor’s […]
Thank you, Australia
On Saturday, 21 May 2022 we provided ourselves with a new chance to make a difference to our future, writes Richard Weller. Inner city electorates and many other voters across Australia have asked for change. The LNP lost its way when it turned its face against the scientific fact and […]
Alan Sunderland speaks about integrity
Alan Sunderland, former ABC editorial director, has some very firm opinions about the need for a federal integrity commission with teeth. He shared some of his insights at a recent community forum on the NSW Central Coast. This is the first video to be published on The Point ESG News […]
Voting for Climate Action
If you wish to vote for action on climate change, you need to know what parties offer good climate action policies. There are many minor parties, and it is difficult to spend the time to find out what they propose to do if elected. By Richard Weller* of Climate Future […]
Vanuatu leads initiative for international climate justice
Greenpeace Australia reports that Vanuatu Prime Minister Bob Loughman has warned that the survival of the Pacific is in peril if the world’s biggest polluters continue to put profit over people and planet, in Suva recently. Prime Minister Loughman made the remarks at the launch event for a powerful coalition […]