GLW issue 600, published 2004-09-29.

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Victorian socialists hold election launch

Marcus Pabian, Melbourne On September 22, the Socialist Alliance held an election launch at the Trades Hall for its nine Victorian federal election candidates. "Is Australia a free democracy? Not while Craig Johnston remains a political

ISRAEL: &#145Holiday! Liberate!&#146

Kim Bullimore, Tel Aviv As Israeli and international peace activists gathered outside of the David Intercontinental Hotel on Sunday night, the tune of Madonna's hit Holiday blared from the speakers, only the words had been changed. "Holiday,

Unionists launch petition to free Craig Johnston

Sue Bolton, Melbourne A petition seeking the release of jailed trade union leader Craig Johnston was launched at a 250-strong public meeting of unionists from Melbourne and Geelong on September 23. It is envisaged that thousands of people from

High school students launch pre-emptive strike

Amanda Zivcic High school students in Wollongong launched a "pre-emptive strike" against the Coalition government, holding mock federal election ballots on several schools. The ballots, organised by high school members of Resistance and the
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