THE WORLD INSIGHT THE WORLD INSIGHT THE WORLD OBSERVER NEWS PAPER أفخر أنواع الحلويات والبوظة العربية المصنوعة في معاملنا Established online 2007 $2.00 Fortnightly - 13th May | 2021 40 751 Punchbowl Road, Punchbowl NSW 2196 - Phone(02) 9708 2774 www.theworldobserver.com Pages (inc. GST) Alafrah Sweets: www.alafrahsweets.com.au Federal budget 2021: Winners and Losers The Coalition has unveiled its second federal budget since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The budget, handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday night, revealed a deficit set to reach $161 billion this year – $52.7 billion lower than what was expected around six months ago. Continued page 14 - 15 UN Secretary General Calls for ‘Immediate’ End to Deadly Hostilities in Israel, Gaza Strip Earlier, reports surfaced indicating that the UN Security Council would be convening on Sunday to hold discussion regarding the ongoing clashes along the Gaza Strip between Hamas and Israeli troops. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has once again weighed in on the latest round of clashes taking place along the Gaza Strip, calling on both parties to end hostilities. "Out of respect for the spirit of Eid, I appeal for an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities in Gaza and Israel," Guterres relayed in a Continued page 15 Magic Quality Stonemasonry work خبرة طويلة يف تركيب ونحت جميع انواع احلجارة Driving School Phone: 0414447554 0403 522 501 Email: [email protected] National News اﻷوبزرفر | ١٣ أيار | ٢٠٢١ The World Observer | 13th May | 2021 2 We can cope with India arrivals: Dutton US Secretary of State says Australia won’t face China’s ‘economic coercion’ alone Secretary of State Antony Blinken pitch, in the face of economic coercion says the United States will not leave by China," Mr Blinken said at a press Australia alone in the face of economic briefing with Foreign Minister Marise coercion from China, and that such Payne. behaviour toward US allies will hamper "And we've made clear to the PRC Defence Minister Peter Dutton “We will continue to work improvement in US-Sino relations. how such actions targeting our insists the quarantine system will be particularly with vulnerable groups Washington has repeatedly criticised closest partners and allies will hinder able to cope when a travel ban lifts to help them back into our country what it says are Beijing's attempts improvements in our own relationship and flights from India resume. as quickly as possible,” he told Nine to bully neighbours with competing with China," Mr Blinken said, using The first plane load of Australians on Friday. interests, and US President Joe Biden the acronym for the country's official from India will land on Saturday “We have put in other measures has sought to bolster ties with allies name. morning, after flights were around pre-flight testing and in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's China has imposed a series of trade suspendedTHE for severalWORLD weeks making sure if we’re bringing growing power. sanctions on Australian exports to allow the Howard Springs people out of a zone like India at "I reiterated that the United States will ranging from wine to coal as the two quarantineINSIGHT facility to deal with the moment, we can do it safely so not leave Australia alone on the field, countries' tensions have worsened in positive COVID-19 cases before we don’t undo what is a magnificent or maybe I should say alone on the recent years. more potentially infectious people story here in Australia.” arrived. 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National News 3 اﻷوبزرفر | ١٣ أيار | ٢٠٢١ The World Observer | 13th May | 2021 By Mamdouh Sukkarieh PRIME MINISTER Technology MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER and EID AL-FITR 2021 Employment Eid Mubarak! I’m delighted to send my best wishes to Australia’s Muslim community for a happy and Self-checkout stations have become normalityblessed Eid al-Fitr. across Australia; you see them appearing more and After a period of worship and sacrifice, this is a celebration of renewal in faith, mind and more in stores like Woolworths, Coles, Big W andbody. Kmart. This has become a method for these large organisations to cut back on spending and maximiseAt this joyful end to Ramadan we remember our blessings and draw strength from one their efficiency. The concern that arises from another.these cost cutting strategies is, what is the real cost for the No doubt, this year, you will remember the subdued mood of Eid in 2020, when your economy and society as a whole. homes became your places of worship. When your celebrations were muted by the Due to these companies introducing technologyrestrictions of the global pandemic. that allows them to reduce the number of employees numerous people will be losing jobs and lessAt this time, I extend my grateful thanks to Australia’s Muslim community for the Australians will have the opportunity to work forrestraint, care and compassion you shared during the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic – and for your constant support throughout this shared national effort. these Cash Cow giants. This in turn affects our economy and only affects society negatively. EarlierAs we emerge in 2021, we can see our religious traditions with fresh eyes and welcome this year Woolworth’s distributed guides to theirthem again with joyful hearts. staff that provided information about a restructure We are reminded of the strength we draw from faith and the values that come from being that will be progressing within the organisation. PRIME MINISTER In the guide, Woolworths provide the disclaimerin community with others. that they will be attempting to keep as manyWith a safe and effective vaccinationMESSAGE FROM program THE PRIMEunderway, MINISTERwe can renew our trust in a team members as possible which is why they aresecure, peaceful and prosperous future for our families, our communities and our country. implementing “Redeployment” a scheme to move EID AL-FITR 2021 current employees to other departments rather thanAt Eid al-Fitr,Eid I Mubarak thank !Australia’s Muslim community for sharing so freely and openly this joyous festival of your faith. make their positions redundant. However, this is I’m delighted to send my best wishes to Australia’s Muslim community for a happy and not a guarantee as in the same guide there is also blessed Eid al-Fitr. the mention of redundancies “If your role is made After a period of worship and sacrifice, this is a celebration of renewal in faith, mind and redundant, it is not a reflection on you or your body. performance. At this joyful end to Ramadan we remember our blessings and draw strength from one another. A role or job is made redundant, not the person performing it”. This does not only apply to No doubt, this year, you will remember the subdued mood of Eid in 2020, when your The Hon Scotthomes Morrison becameMP your places of worship. When your celebrations were muted by the supermarket stores, fast food companies such Primeas Ministerrestrictions of Australia of the global pandemic. McDonalds have also taken the same approach At this time, I extend my grateful thanks to Australia’s Muslim community for the having no cashiers in some stores and very few Mayin 2021 restraint, care and compassion you shared during the darkest days of the COVID-19 others. pandemic – and for your constant support throughout this shared national effort. Another factor to consider is most young teenagers As we emerge in 2021, we can see our religious traditions with fresh eyes and welcome them again with joyful hearts. and students entering the workforce depend on We are reminded of the strength we draw from faith and the values that come from being these organisations to provide them with a starting in community with others. position to kick off their careers, as the majority With a safe and effective vaccination program underway, we can renew our trust in a would require more experience.