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.
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A small number of neo-Nazis tried but failed toÌýstop the Merri-Bek City Council’s Day of Mourning ceremonyÌýfromÌýgoing ahead in Coburg on January 26. Sue Bolton reports.
Socialist Alliance candidates Sue Bolton and Sarah Hathway join us for the latest Â鶹ӳ» Show to discuss the political situation in the lead up to the Victorian elections.
Make no mistake,ÌýDjabWurrung Gunnai GunditjmaraÌýwoman Senator Lidia Thorpe is under attack because of her militancy, arguesÌýSue Bolton.
Workers at the Downer Group’s East Preston tram workshopÌýwalked off the job after being offered a 2.5% wage rise. Sue Bolton reports.
An estimated 5000 people took part in theÌýNational Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee march, reports Sue Bolton.
The federal election result shows that through grassroots community activism and outreach, socialist and progressive ideas can win popular support.ÌýAlex Salmon ²¹²Ô»åÌýSue BoltonÌý°ù±ð±è´Ç°ù³Ù.Ìý
Sue Bolton,ÌýSocialist Alliance candidate for Wills and a Moreland City Councillor,Ìýargues thatÌýLabor's "small target" election strategy risks helping the right make more gains.
The federal government’s cruelty towards refugees should be a critical issue in the federal election. Â鶹ӳ»Ìý²¹²õ°ì±ð»åÌýSue BoltonÌýaboutÌýthe recent deal with New Zealand and the differences, if any, between the major parties on refugee policies.
Wage growth for workers is at an all-time low while the cost of living for ordinary people is steadily rising. Sue Bolton arguesÌýonly way to lift wages is if unions go on the offensive and build confidence among workers to take industrial action — legal or illegal.
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Lifelong activistÌýHarry van Moorst will be remembered for his generosity in helping working-class communities fightÌýbureaucrats, politiciansÌýand companies, writes Sue Bolton.
Gooniyandi womanÌýVivian Podesser Malo was a courageous fighter for justice, writes Sue Bolton.
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