The recent disaffiliation from the ALP of the Victorian branch of the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) is the most significant example so far of the tensions between the modern Labor Party and the more dynamic […]
The Australian Federal election held on August 21 delivered a hung parliament – the first in 70 years. Neither the Labor Party led by Julia Gillard nor the Coalition led by Tony Abbott won the […]
Workers need a party of their own!
Workers from the Kennon Auto factory in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Preston went on strike in early July. After being denied a pay rise for more than 3 years these low paid workers decided to […]
Kevin Rudd was dramatically ousted as Prime Minister this week. After a period of sinking popularity and public discontent, Rudd became the first Labor prime minister ousted before completing a first term.
Anthony Main is the Secretary of UNITE, the fighting union for fast food and retail workers, based in Australia
Workers’ fight against attacks on jobs, wages and pensions
The Socialist Party helped organise this May Day action in support of the Tamil refugees who were stranded in Merak, Indonesia. The footage below includes parts of a speech delivered by SP member Mel Gregson.
A socialist analysis
Socialist MEP condemns Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd
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