Managing director of Ebono Institute and major sponsor of The Generator, Geoff Ebbs, is running against Kevin Rudd in the seat of Griffith at the next Federal election. By the expression on their faces in this candid shot it looks like a pretty dull campaign. Read on
The fossil fuel divestment movement just keeps growing. On Saturday, we had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of campaigners who came together in London for a day of talks and workshops from 350.org, the Guardian, Carbon Tracker and ShareAction among others. They came to share the lessons they’ve learned – so we asked them to Continue Reading →
2 of 40 An historic deal for all the wrong reasons Inbox x Michael O’Connor 2:55 PM (2 hours ago) to me Dear Inga, Today the Senate Inquiry into our temporary work visa system is in Canberra.We’ve just heard about the 16 overseas workers housed in a four-bedroom house, each having to pay $225 a Continue Reading →
More 4 of 43 The John James Newsletter 69 Inbox x John James 2:56 PM (1 hour ago) The John James Newsletter 69 18 July 2015 – Provins, France Men prefer to believe what they prefer to be trueFrancis Bacon C16 Lord Chancellor of Britain The corporate grip on opinion in Continue Reading →
1 of 17 Huge SUCCESS: Community Rights Restored in Qld! Inbox x Phil Laird via Lock the Gate Alliance <info@lockthegate.org.au> 1:39 PM (3 minutes ago) to me Dear Neville, Incredible news today. This morning, the Qld Parliament passed a Bill to restore the rights of landholders and communities to object to major mining projects! This Continue Reading →
3 of 46 Good news and bad news Inbox x The Australia Institute <mail@tai.org.au> 12:03 PM (1 hour ago) to me Dear Neville — Premier Palaszczuk delivered her government’s first state budget this week. Our Research Director Rod Campbell was in the lockup to get the low down. First the good news: the Palaszczuk Government Continue Reading →
More 1 of 43 Take action before next week Inbox x Australian Unions Team <info@actu.org.au> 10:24 AM (1 hour ago) to me Inga — The Australian Labor Party is holding its National Conference next week, and we need to convince them to endorse a gas reservation policy. You can help by telling your local MP Continue Reading →