Fighting for socialist ideas on the ballot, in the community and on the streets
Hot on the heels of this year’s Melbourne Cup is the Victorian state election on November 24th. November may look like a bonanza for punters and pundits, but elections are more than a race between big money’s favourites.
The fight to end Australia’s exploitation of Timor Sea resources continues
Despite an agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste on a new maritime boundary, the regional imperialist bully is still fleecing its tiny, impoverished northern neighbour.
Out of patience! A reflection on the long fight against HIV/AIDS
April first was a great day for the prevention of HIV in Australia.
An Australian public-sector worker speaks out
It will take more than a change of government to win rules that work for unionists
Australian unionists demand a fight for the right to strike
The industrial relations rules are stacked against workers and unions, in favour of corporations and conservative governments. We need to challenge all anti-union laws that restrict workers’ rights to organise.
Police armed with power but no accountability
When John, a disability pensioner, installed a CCTV camera at his Preston, Australia home, he had no idea that the violent thugs he’d catch would be police!