Margaret Allan

  • European left discusses globalisation

    European left discusses globalisationCOPENHAGEN — The 14th meeting of the New European Left Forum was held here June 19-21. Those attending came from 17 countries in Europe, including the Party of Democratic Socialism

  • Anti-EU conference in Wales

    Anti-EU conference in WalesCARDIFF — Progressive and environmental organisations from all over Europe joined here to protest against the summit meeting of the leaders of the European Union on June 15 and 16. The EU's

  • Abortion referendum for Portugal

    Abortion referendum for PortugalPORTO — Portugal is to hold a referendum on June 28 to decide whether the country's abortion legislation will be changed to give women abortion on demand, although only up to 10 weeks of

  • Feminist forum attracts large turnout

    Feminist forum attracts large turnoutIs TV series star Zena a model for liberation? How can women change society? Who should take financial responsibility for raising children? These were some of the questions raised at a forum

  • Affirmative action legislation under threat

    The appointment, on December 5, of an "independent committee" to "review" the Affirmative Action (Equal Opportunity for Women) Act 1986 by the federal minister for work place relations and small business, Peter Reith, heralds

  • Protest against cheap labour in garment industry

    Protest against cheap labour in garment industrySYDNEY — The Fair Wear Campaign, launched in April by a coalition of churches, community organisations and unions, held a speak-out outside the Sportsgirl retailer in the

  • Fighting fund success

    By Margaret Allan. Supporters of Green Left Weekly have given generously to the paper's fighting fund so far this year. During last month alone, donations and fundraising totalled $13,229. Those who support the paper financially understand

  • $73,000 pledged for fighting fund

    Inspired by the 1996 success of Green Left Weekly and its increasing influence within progressive politics, members of the Democratic Socialist Party and Resistance have promised to continue their financial commitment to the

  • Third accident at BHP steelworks

    Third accident at BHP steelworksNEWCASTLE — The third serious accident in four months occurred at the BHP steelworks on July 24. Unlike the earlier accidents, no-one was killed, although three men were

  • Improvements demanded on coastal conservation

    Improvements demanded on coastal conservationNEWCASTLE — A resolution proposing an environmentally responsible approach to coastal conservation was adopted by a meeting of more than 600 environmentalists and

  • 100th Newcastle May Day

    100th Newcastle May DayNEWCASTLE — In the largest march the city has seen for years, around 600 people celebrated May Day by marching on May 1. The larger than usual turnout was probably due to the fact that this day