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Phil Griffiths, labour historian and Solidarity member, explains the forces at work behind the dismissal of the Whitlam Labor government on 11 November 1975.

He describes how workers immediately walked out on strike, with a push to shut down the country.

YouTube video by Refugee Action Collective - Vic RAC Forum: Close Australia's offshore gulag - No deportations to Nauru (17/11/25)

If you missed our great forum on Nauru on Monday, here's the video so you can catch up at leisure.

Victorian Labor is trying to limit our protest rights. It's an attack on Palestine solidarity and much more.

MPs are debating a new bill today. Join the rally in Melbourne this afternoon (Tuesday) from 5.30pm at Parliament.

Emeritus Professor Judith Brett has spent much of her academic career writing about the Liberal Party.

She argues that the Liberals face an existentialist crisis but that Labor is failing to take advantage of the moment.

Fifty years since the Whitlam Dismissal – Solidarity Online In 1975 the ruling class in Australia conspired to subvert parliamentary democracy and sack the Labor government. Jean Parker discusses why they did it and the response.

Today, in 1975, the ruling class in Australia conspired to sack the Labor government. Jean Parker discusses why they did it.

On Thursday, 13 November, socialist historian Phil Griffiths will talk on how the working class fought back.

6.30pm, Kathleen Syme library, Faraday Street, Carlton.

Solidarity has been at the heart of the struggle fighting for Palestine, opposing March for Australia and standing up for refugees.

But all this takes money. So we’re asking you to make a donation. Every donation over $10 is in the draw to win prizes.

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Dr Sara Cheikh-Husain discusses her research into Islamophobia in Australia and argues that it cannot be understood separately from the imperialist agenda of the West and the attempt to silence the voices of Palestinians and their supporters.

Zohran Mamdani’s victory a blow against Trump and the US establishment – Solidarity Online Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York has horrified the whole US political establishment, giving hope to everyone desperate for an alternative.

Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York has horrified the whole US political establishment. It gives hope to everyone desperate for an alternative to the cautious mainstream parties and politics run for the rich.

Come along to our meeting on the UN in Melbourne tonight.

We’ll also be discussing the implications of Zohran Mamdani’s fantastic win in New York.

Albanese’s Trump visit shows his enthusiasm for US and Israeli savagery – Solidarity Online Anthony Albanese’s visit to Donald Trump in Washington brought together two war criminals who have backed Israel’s genocide and now want to plan for war against China.

Anthony Albanese’s visit to Donald Trump in Washington brought together two war criminals who have backed Israel’s genocide and now want to plan for war against China.

David Glanz discusses the fragile nature of the ceasefire and why it brings no respite, let alone peace, for Palestinian people.

He looks at why Israel agreed to the ceasefire and how the movement here and overseas should respond.

Saving jobs not the reason for Labor’s industry bailouts – Solidarity Online Labor is spending billions on propping up the metals industry, saying it’s about saving jobs. But the government’s main motivation is its drive to arm Australia for war with China.

My piece on why the government is bailing out the metal smelting industry.

Spoiler alert: it's linked to preparations for war with China.

Against U.S. military aggression on Venezuela and all imperialist presence in Latin America! Let's unite the struggles of the Latin American peoples with that of the workers of the US against Trump. Statement by KA, PO, SEP, SWP, TIR, UFCLP (first signatories)

Solidarity has endorsed this international statement against US aggression against Venezuela.

"We oppose imperialist intervention aimed at regime change, but we do not give political support to Maduro and his corrupt, repressive circles."

Lucia Pradella and Fabio Santoro discuss the 3 October general strike in Italy for Palestine. Adam Adelpour gives an introduction to the meeting.

The summing up by Lucia and Fabio that followed question time is included.

Great turnout at today’s @ASUnion rally in Melbourne, part of a national day of action against massive threatened pay cuts for community and social sector workers.

Solidarity flags from @CPSU_Vic @FSU_Australia @AEU @VicUnions and @anmfvic4p.bsky.social

Coffee workers give bosses a roasting – Solidarity Online Workers at the Padre coffee roasting factory in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick walked out on strike. Julie Monteiro spoke to delegate Ava Baldwin about the issues.

Workers at the Padre coffee roasting factory in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick walked out on strike. Julie Monteiro spoke to UWU delegate Ava Baldwin about the issues.

Casey Forsyth looks at the dynamic driving colonial settlement on this continent and draws lessons for the struggle for Indigenous rights and in solidarity with Palestine.

This Thursday, 16 October at 6.30pm.
Sydney: Brown St Hall, Newtown
Melbourne: Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton
Other cities: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Peace plan relief but Gaza still an open-air prison – Solidarity Online Palestinians and their supporters are celebrating the ceasefire and an end to the killing in Gaza. But the Trump-Netanyahu plan still leaves Gaza as an open-air prison under effective Israeli control.

Palestinians and their supporters are celebrating the ceasefire and an end to the killing in Gaza. But the Trump-Netanyahu plan still leaves Gaza as an open-air prison under effective Israeli control.

Victor Fernandez, an LA-based activist and member of Solidarity's US sister group, Marx21, talks about Trump's racist ICE raids and the growing resistance to them.

End to forced redundancies at ANU shows power of fighting campaign – Solidarity Online After a year-long campaign, interim Vice-Chancellor Rebekah Brown has announced an end to forced redundancies under management’s drastic restructuring scheme, Renew ANU.

After a year-long campaign, interim Vice-Chancellor Rebekah Brown has announced an end to forced redundancies under management’s drastic restructuring scheme, Renew ANU.

Two years of genocide result of a savage imperialist system – Solidarity Online Albanese and the world’s most powerful governments have facilitated seemingly endless barbarism in Gaza in service of their own imperialist interests, argues David Glanz

My take on two years of Israeli genocide, two years of Palestininan sumud.

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!

Two years of genocide result of a savage imperialist system – Solidarity Online Albanese and the world’s most powerful governments have facilitated seemingly endless barbarism in Gaza in service of their own imperialist interests, argues David Glanz

My take on two years of Israeli genocide, two years of Palestininan sumud.

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!

Rage against two years of genocide. Join your local rally on Sunday 12 October.

Leaked document sheds light on possible future Gaza governance A leaked document reveals details on how the authority charged with governing and rebuilding the Gaza Strip could operate, and how it could be structured.

Foreign billionaires could be installed on a board that governs all aspects of life in Gaza while Palestinians have little input, according to a draft plan seen by the ABC.

Down with colonial control. Freedom and self-determination for Palestine!

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The New York Times reports that in the aftermath of 7 October 2023, 47 per cent of American voters supported Israel and 20 per cent the Palestinians.

In a new poll, 34 per cent said they sided with Israel and 35 per cent with Palestinians.

Israel is truly a pariah state.

Why a protective force for Gaza could be a dangerous idea Israel and the US will not allow a neutral force anywhere near Gaza.

Why a protective force for Gaza could be a dangerous idea.

On the march with the Unite Against Racism rally today. Melbourne is an anti-racist town!

Almost 60 organisations backed the rally including 10 unions. A great basis for bigger mobilisations to come.

Let’s all attend the rally against the MFA, 19 October, 11am, State Library.

Socialists from Britain and Greece draw on their experiences of fighting the rise of the far right.

Hear from Judy Cox and Petros Constantinou.