Emergencies and Emergencies
The contrasting responses of the Australian Government, and many other governments for that matter, to COVID-19 and climate change
This Whispering in our Hearts
The Bushfires and COVID-19 remind us that we aren’t separate from nature and able to dominate it to satisfy our every desire
Coronavirus Impact on Climate Change
Reflections of a climate activist: into hiatus but with optimism about converting action on a pandemic into effective action on climate change
Housing and COVID-19
In addition to the usual social justice aspects of evictions there are now compelling public health reasons to stop them
Rachel Siewert’s April Update
At long last, a rise in Newstart (as Jobkeeper), but fighting to keep it and advocating for those overlooked in the pandemic stimulus packages
Jordon Steele-John’s April Update
Despite substantial relief and stimulus packages instigated by COVID-19, many needy people have fallen through the cracks – we are working hard to remedy that
Alison Xamon’s April Update
Reacting to the COVID-19 crisis, in the areas of mental health, family and domestic violence, disability, education and internees (asylum seekers and prisoners)
Robin Chapple’s April Update
Helping communities in the pandemic emergency, scrutinizing the Government response, but otherwise confined to the computer
Diane Evers’ April Update
Adjusting to COVID-19, while not forgetting our environmental concerns, and looking ahead to a better future
Tim Clifford’s April Update
The immediate need is protecting the economically vulnerable, but not forgetting climate action, and bringing it all together in a Green New Deal
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