Editorial Message Mobilise to the Max. These sales are acts of economic treachery, leading to greater poverty, excessive foreign ownership and loss of national sovereignty.
Privatisation is the first step.
Power generation, the roading network, post shops, hospital services, water, rubbish, prisons and accident insurance are on the hit list. Every reform leads to reduced service, increased charges, and less public accountability - but greater profits for the new corporate and, usually, foreign owners. Privatising accident insurance will be another disaster along with the proposed roading network reforms. The elitist arrogance of corporate power is coming unstuck. Soon, the general election campaign will start.