Government wrong to dismiss concerns on Submarines program – savings could address urgent social needs. 14 December 2018

14 December 2018                                                                                                  MEDIA RELEASE Government wrong to dismiss concerns on Submarines program – savings could address Continue reading Government wrong to dismiss concerns on Submarines program – savings could address urgent social needs. 14 December 2018

Irresponsible Australian mining in the Philippines persists, Reyvi Mariñas, 12 November 2018

Irresponsible Australian mining in the Philippines persists By Reyvi Mariñas In 2008, I met Manoy Tony, an elder from the island of Rapu-Rapu in Bicol region, and Frances Quimpo, from the Centre for Environmental Concerns in the Philippines (CEC), in Continue reading Irresponsible Australian mining in the Philippines persists, Reyvi Mariñas, 12 November 2018

Defence spending keeps spiralling as embarrassed government blocks data, Michael West, 24 October 2018

These recent articles by investigative journalist Michael West show the recent increases in arms spending, which now overshadows all other Government purchases, and is increasingly spent with no tender processes. Defence spending keeps spiralling as embarrassed government blocks data Government Continue reading Defence spending keeps spiralling as embarrassed government blocks data, Michael West, 24 October 2018

Coalition hiding criticism to help arms manufacturer, Guardian 18 October 2018

Coalition hiding criticism to help arms manufacturer a dangerous precedent – auditor Inquiry told government protected manufacturer’s commercial interests by omitting details on $1.3bn contract The Coalition’s decision to protect a global arms manufacturer’s commercial interests by suppressing criticism of Continue reading Coalition hiding criticism to help arms manufacturer, Guardian 18 October 2018