�鶹ӳ�� - Sue Bolton

Community Rally: No Nuclear Submarines: Fund Essential Services & Real Climate Action

Jacob Andrewartha — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 08:48:57 +0000

Merri-Bek councillors Sue Bolton & Monica Harte are calling a community rally in the local Merri-Bek rally following the passing of the motion declaring opposition to the Australian government’s plan to spend more than $368 billion dollars on the purchase of nuclear-powered submarines. The council also declared Merri-bek to be a nuclear free zone.

Say no to racism and the far right

Sue Bolton — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +1000

Sue Bolton argues that the counter protests to the racist anti-migrant March for Australia protests were necessary and need to continue, but progressives also need to take aim at bipartisan policies that normalise racism.

Israel must be sanctioned now

Sue Bolton — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:15:00 +1000

Even as Israel’s Operation Gideon’s Chariots offensive in Gaza unmasks global capitalism as the ruthless, racist and colonialist project that it is, Anthony Albanese still refuses to impose sanctions on the genocidal regime, write Sue Bolton and Jacob Andrewartha.

Challenging Labor’s small target strategy requires building movements

Sue Bolton — Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 +1000

The Chaser's election quip, "Labor secures bigger majority, excited to do nothing with it", was spot on. Sue Bolton argues that the left has to focus on building the extra-parliamentary movements if it wants real change.

Victoria’s proposed anti-protest law a fundamental attack on civil liberties

Sue Bolton — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:30:00 +1100

Sue Bolton argues that the Victorian Premier’s announcement that “strong action” is supposedly needed “to fight hate” is a declaration of war against all supporters of free speech and the right to protest.

�鶹ӳ�� News Podcast Ep 62: Woolworths strike wins with Sue Bolton

Isaac Nellist — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +1100

Isaac Nellist talks to Socialist Alliance Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton about the impact of the Woolworths warehouse strike and what it reveals about fighting for workers’ rights.

Councillor Sue Bolton: ‘The Gaza war affects us here’

Sue Bolton — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:15:00 +1000

Socialist Alliance Merri-Bek councillor Sue Bolton, who is contesting a fourth term, told Alex Bainbridge that the Gaza war affects communities here and councils can, and must, take a stand for human rights.

�鶹ӳ�� Show #43: Why councils should support Palestine, human rights

Sue Bolton — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:45:00 +1000

Socialist Alliance Merri-bek Councillor Sue Bolton, the guest on the latest �鶹ӳ�� Show, talks about how local government can support human rights such as taking a stand against Israel's genocide in Palestine.

�鶹ӳ�� News Podcast Ep 53: Venezuela’s election results & Sue Bolton on community campaigning

Isaac Nellist — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:30:00 +1000

Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen talk to Federico Fuentes about the Venezuelan presidential election results and to Socialist Alliance Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton about community campaigning ahead of the Victorian local government elections.

YIMBYs, property developers and the housing crisis

Sue Bolton — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:15:00 +1000

The Yes in My Backyard — YIMBY — movement claims the key to affordable housing is unbridled development, primarily in inner-city locations. Sue Bolton argues that it does not identify the real causes, let alone offer real solutions.

�鶹ӳ�� Show #40: Stop violence against women

Sarah Williams — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +1000

The latest episode of the �鶹ӳ�� Show features Sarah Williams, Sue Bolton and Renée Lees on how to stop violence against women.

Video: Socialist Councillor calls for Israel to be sanctioned

Sue Bolton — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:45:00 +1000

Socialist Alliance member and Merri-bek Councillor Sue Bolton addressed an emergency rally called after the assassination of Hamas negotiator Ismail Haniyeh.

Video: Socialist councillor Sue Bolton — 'This is the beginning of the end of the occupation of Palestine'

Sue Bolton — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +1000

Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance councillor for Merri-bek in Naarm/Melbourne, addressed the rally organised by Hume for Palestine.

Merri-bek Council votes to do more for Palestine

Sue Bolton — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +1100

Council voted unanimously to support two more Palestine motions, including ending support for weapons to Israel and supporting organisations helping recent Palestinian arrivals. Sue Bolton reports.

Australia must stop arming Israel

Sue Bolton — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +1100

Globally, the Palestine movement’s demand for an arms embargo on Israel has had some success. We need to keep up the pressure here, argues Sue Bolton.

Flemington estate residents fight to save their homes

Sue Bolton — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +1100

Around 70 residents crammed into a room at the Flemington Estate to discuss the Victorian government’s plans to demolish all 44 high-rise public housing flats. Sue Bolton reports.

Video: Socialist councillor speaks out on Gaza

Alex Bainbridge — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:15:00 +1100

The Australian government's policy is appalling but the people of Melbourne's northern suburbs support Gaza, Sue Bolton told �鶹ӳ��.

Huge support for Merri-bek councillors' Palestine solidarity speak-out

Sue Bolton — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:45:00 +1100

Judging by the toots of support for Palestine at the “Northern Suburbs Speak Out for Palestine”, people are standing with the Palestinian people. Sue Bolton reports.

Northern Suburbs speak-out for Palestine

Jacob Andrewartha — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 06:15:07 +0000

Northern Suburbs speak-out for Palestine.
Community solidarity with Palestine!
Stop the slaughter of Palestinians!

When: Thursday 19 October - Gather at 5pm
Venue: Bell St Reserve, corner Sydney Rd & Bell St, Coburg.

Initiated by Merri-bek councillors Sue Bolton & Monica Harte.

EnerSys electricians continue strike for fair agreement

Sue Bolton — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:30:00 +1000

Fourteen members of the Electrical Trades Union, employed at EnerSys’ Thomastown, are now in the ninth week of a strike. Sue Bolton reports.

Glenroy campaigns for its Post Office to stay open

Sue Bolton — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:45:00 +1000

Residents are calling on Australia Post not to close Glenroy Post Office, close to accessible public transport and in a big shopping centre. Sue Bolton reports.

Councils must show solidarity, stop enabling drag panic

Sue Bolton — Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 +1000

Merri-bek Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton argues that councils must not cave in to pressure from the homophobic far-right and cancel LGBTIQ gatherings because that enables “drag panic”.

CFMEU demands Labor scrap anti-union laws

Jacob Andrewartha — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:45:00 +1000

Thousands of workers took to the streets in a national day of action to demand wage rises and protest anti-union laws, report Jacob Andrewartha, Sue Bolton, Alex Bainbridge and Jim McIlroy.

Community Meeting - Meet your councillors Sue Bolton & Monica Harte

Jacob Andrewartha — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:43:37 +0000

Join us for a community meeting in Coburg. Monica and I would like to get the input of residents about your local concerns. We will also report back on issues affecting the area.

Video: Sovereignty, Treaty & First Nations Justice livestream

Lidia Thorpe — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:45:00 +1100

Livestream of the forum on Treaty, Sovereignty and First Nations justice with Lidia Thorpe, Uncle Gary Murray and Sue Bolton.

Help keep the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's doors open

Sue Bolton — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:45:00 +1100

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is facing the terrible prospect of having to close its doors in six weeks due to funding shortages caused by cost-of-living pressures impacting on donors. Sue Bolton reports.

Blak Sovereign Movement given a boost by Senator Lidia Thorpe

Jacob Andrewartha — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:30:00 +1100

Senator Lidia Thorpe should be congratulated for putting a Treaty with First Nations people on the political agenda. Progressives need to support that campaign, argue Jacob Andrewartha and Sue Bolton.

Robodebt fiasco reveals Centrelink workers opposed it

Sue Bolton — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +1100

The Robodebt royal commission has revealed that lower level Centrelink workers were telling their bosses that the system was wrong and cruel. They were not listened to, writes Sue Bolton.

Nazis fail to stop Day of Mourning in Merri-Bek council

Sue Bolton — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:30:00 +1100

A small number of neo-Nazis tried but failed to stop the Merri-Bek City Council’s Day of Mourning ceremony from going ahead in Coburg on January 26. Sue Bolton reports.

�鶹ӳ�� Show #29: Victorian elections — why we need better than Dan Andrews

Sue Bolton — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:45:00 +1100

Socialist Alliance candidates Sue Bolton and Sarah Hathway join us for the latest �鶹ӳ�� Show to discuss the political situation in the lead up to the Victorian elections.