G8

"The Labor Government stands behind motorists and consumers, the Liberal Opposition is standing behind the major oil companies." Kevin Rudd

Rudd's popularity is plummeting mainly due to the rising cost of fuel, yet he's still streaks ahead of his opposing leader, Liberal's Brendan Nelson. If the Coalition's best attack on the PM's first year in office relies on rising fuel prices, Rudd should rest easy.

On June 27, three Hong Kong citizen journalists who have been registered with the Citizens’ Media Center (Sapporo) in Japan were detained by Immigration, and were on the verge of being deported. The following morning, Susan George (ATTAC France) was stopped and questioned at the airport. Ms George is 74 years old, and her detention demonstrates a lack of humanity on the part of authorities. Protest and Repression is escalating because the G8 is taking place in Japan, between the 7th and 9th of July in Hokkaido.

Japan Indymedia | Mobilization Video | G8 Media Network | No G8 Japan | Background: Resistance action against police in Kamagasaki