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LGBTI, Socialism

Yes to Equal Marriage Rights….and a Workers Republic!

21-10-2017 – As partisans of the forward march of humanity, the Workers League fully supports the aims of the “Yes” campaign relating to the right of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) people to be entitled to all benefits relating to the concept of marriage. Even though the postal survey does not actually bind the current legislators to act, the survey is seen by most … Continue reading Yes to Equal Marriage Rights….and a Workers Republic!

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Economics, Independence

Catalonia: The Affluent “Revolution”

15-10-2017 – When is a revolution not a revolution? Amongst other things, it is when it is led by wealthy industrialists and conservative politicians, and when it is not supported by a majority of its people. Witness Catalonia today. All manner of misguided left parties and those who take a progressive political stand generally have been taken in by this movement for separatist independence of … Continue reading Catalonia: The Affluent “Revolution”

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Economics, Unions

Change the Rules or Change the System?

Change the Rules or Change the System? 07-10-2017 – Australian workers are enduring wave after wave of an ongoing onslaught against their wages and conditions. It is not just penalty rates either. The Union movement has arguably never faced such governmental restriction on what was previously regarded as lawful activity. The right to organise a Union, the right of Union officials to meet with members … Continue reading Change the Rules or Change the System?

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, DPRK, Socialism

Hands Off the DPRK! No to Nuclear Armageddon

Hands Off the DPRK! No to Nuclear Armageddon 22-09-2017 – The irony may not have been apparent to immediate observers, but in the body allegedly set up to prevent war between nations, days ago US President Donald Trump issued perhaps the greatest ever threat of war against the world. While Trump thundered against Iran and Venezuela, he openly threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea (its … Continue reading Hands Off the DPRK! No to Nuclear Armageddon

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Refugee Rights

Hands Off Myanmar! Western Powers Create and Fuel Chaos in Asia

Hands Off Myanmar! Western Powers Create and Fuel Chaos in Asia 15-09-17 – We were told there were “rebels” in Libya – but they turned out to be Al Qaeda. We were then told there were “rebels” in Syria – but they turned out to be ISIS. If we were now to believe that there are “rebels” in the Rakhine state of Myanmar, we would … Continue reading Hands Off Myanmar! Western Powers Create and Fuel Chaos in Asia

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Unions

Hands Off the Philippines! Australian Troops: Out Now!

HANDS OFF THE PHILIPPINES! AUSTRALIAN TROOPS: OUT NOW! 09-09-2017 – The US led war on Syria is in the throes of defeat, and ISIS is on the verge of being eliminated from the Levant. Australian military forces have played an ignominious role, fighting with and alongside the US Empire, who in turn fight with and alongside ISIS and other proxy forces. The final embers of … Continue reading Hands Off the Philippines! Australian Troops: Out Now!

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Russia, Socialism, Syria

Left Wing Russophobia: A Perilous Disorder

23-07-2017 – World War III looms. The political left is warning about this as much as the political right is preparing for it. Even those whose careers depend on fealty to the corporate elite are noticing that the alignments of the most powerful nations are forming into camps, sometimes despite their intentions. The formation of the two sides has an eerie ring to it, for … Continue reading Left Wing Russophobia: A Perilous Disorder

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Refugee Rights, Welfare Rights

For Full Citizenship Rights! Defend Refugees by Opposing War!

For Full Citizenship Rights!  Defend Refugees by Opposing War! 24-06-2017 – Imagine living in limbo for four years, only to be told that you have four months to lodge an application for asylum, or face being deported. This is what faces thousands of refugees currently in Australia, following the latest move by Immigration Minister Peter Dutton. Liberal National Party (LNP) Minister Dutton has now given … Continue reading For Full Citizenship Rights! Defend Refugees by Opposing War!

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Unions

For a 30 Hour Week With No Loss in Pay!

For a 30 Hour Week With No Loss in Pay! (The following is the text of a leaflet distributed at the June 20 “Stop the War on Workers” rally) 20-06-2017 – The war on workers continues unabated. Today’s actions have been called by the leaderships of some Unions primarily over the issues of: The federal government strengthening the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), which … Continue reading For a 30 Hour Week With No Loss in Pay!

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, DPRK, Environment

Ban the Bomb! No to Nuclear War!

BAN THE BOMB!     NO TO NUCLEAR WAR! 17-06-2017 – “There’s a bomb hangin’ over our heads”….this familiar refrain from the era of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is unfortunately even more relevant today. However, today there is no Soviet Union to offset the capricious destructive power of the US Empire. This does not mean the US behemoth encounters no opposition to its plans for global plunder. … Continue reading Ban the Bomb! No to Nuclear War!

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