By Max Ormond The Australia Institute, Michael West Media, and the recent parliamentary inquiry into the taxation of Australia’s gas resources have put gas corporations under the microscope regarding how much wealth they extract from the country’s natural resources. Together with the ACTU, they are arguing for a 25 percent gas tax on exports. However, no amount of evidence about …
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The Spirit of Eureka Committee was established in the lead up to the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade in 2004,
to give a strong and united voice to the current struggles of Australia’s working people.
The Spirit of Eureka draws on the continuity and relevance of this important event in the history of Australia to present day
endeavours and struggles for justice, democracy and sovereignty.
The Eureka rebellion laid the foundations for Australia’s continuing social, industrial and political struggles. It was advanced for
its time and represents an important fighting tradition that continues to inspire our fight today.
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