Australia
Australian perspectives: Preparing for stormy periods
Socialist Party statement on the Australian political situation
Oceania
New Zealand
New Zealand: National Party punishes the victims of the jobs crisis
Women and youth face additional discrimination
Australia
Australia: Campaign to defend public housing begins to take shape
An important community campaign is growing on Melbourne’s inner-city public housing estates.
New Zealand
New Zealand: Tens of thousands challenge asset sales
National Party attempts to force ordinary people to pay for crisis is met with resistance
Australia
Australia: Yarra Council – One in five people vote socialist across city
Socialists increase vote and retain Stephen Jolly’s seat
Australia
Australia: Offshore processing no solution for refugees
Australia’s Labor Government worked hand in hand with the Liberal/National opposition to pass legislation to restart the offshore processing of refugees.
Australia
Australia: Carbon tax ensures emissions will rise
On July 1 the highly controversial carbon tax was introduced in Australia amidst overwhelming public disapproval.
Australia
Australia: Hundreds of Toll Holdings workers’ on indefinite strike
Full union support needed to win dispute
Australia
Youth in Australia: New campaign to fight for a decent future
Socialist Party members are involved in establishing a new campaign to fight against the increasing cost of living.
Australia
Australia: Behind the Labor leadership crisis
In the Australian Labor Party (ALP) leadership crisis Prime Minister Julia Gillard was able to fend off a challenge from Kevin Rudd, her former minister for Foreign Affairs and predecessor as Prime Minister. The underlying […]