The Philippine Elections || Disability Politics and the Federal Election

Friday, 6 May 2022 - 7:00am to 8:30am

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. 

Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha.

Newsreports

Headline news discussion about the issues of wage growth, cost-of-living and inflation in response to the Federal Election debate where the ALP have promised a 5.0% minimum wage increase drawing on the article 'Over-the-top alarmism': economists dismiss concerns wage rises cause inflation | Australian election 2022 | The Guardian

News from Green Left

Sydney Uni staff strike for secure work, better student outcomes | Green Left

Interviews and Discussions

Interview with Reihana Mohideen from the Philippines socialist party PLM (Party of the Laboring Masses) discussing the results of the elections in the Philippines which took place on May 9 discussing the issues of dynasty rule, electoral fraud and the current resistance against the incoming Marcos-Duterte regime. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Interview with Graham Matthews disability spokesperson for the Socialist Alliance about the issues affecting people with disabilities and the upcoming Federal Elections, what are the major parties offering in terms of support for people with disabilities and what is Socialist Alliance's perspective on how we fundamentally reform the NDIS. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Friday 7:00am to 8:30am
A weekly source of alternative information which aims to inspire action and organisation to put people and the environment first.Covering international political issues and struggles against the exploitation of the people and exposing the bias in mainstream media that preferences the power brokers and denies access to information.

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