Naarm/Melbourne

What can we do about gendered violence?
Green Left Comedy debate pays tribute to Eurydice Dixon
Victim blaming will not stop violence
Behind the CFMMEU’s rightward drift on refugees

At the recent Victorian Labor state conference, the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) delegation and the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU), Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association (SDA) and Labor’s Right faction to close the conference early. That meant that a range of good motions, including for a Shorten government to close the offshore detention centres, were not debated. Union leader John Setka didn't think this was a problem but others, including rank-and-file CFMMEU members, do.
Victorian Socialists gains state party registration
Victorian parliament votes for treaty — but still no sovereignty
FWC hears objections to firefighters’ agreement
Wins for workers, blows for refugees at the ALP Victorian State Conference
Allow youth to stay in care placements to 21
Stop Labor’s Housing Sell-off rally calls for more public housing
Hospo Voice gives voice to hospitality workers
Birthday party for three-year-old detainee