Our Common Cause

One Nation-Liberal deal a sign of the right’s desperation
Where does right-wing populism come from and how can we defeat it?
Stopping robo-debt notices is a workers' rights issue
The deepening crisis of capitalism

In the six months since the federal election we have seen an acceleration of the ruling class’s neo-liberal agenda. The continuing cuts and privatisations are rationalised by Turnbull’s three-word slogan, “Jobs and Growth”, but the effect seems to be quite the opposite.
Australia Day: Change the date
ABCC’s revival is an attack on all working people
Stop the attacks on retired workers
US refugee deal is inhumane politicking
Attacks on the Racial Discrimination Act are not about free speech
Attempts to rip up refugee convention will be defeated
Socialists re-elected in Victorian council elections

Those who believe empowered communities are the best defence to politics-as-usual are celebrating the re-election of two hard-working socialist councillors — Sue Bolton and Stephen Jolly — in Victoria’s local council elections held on October 22.
Government’s latest attempt at legalised union busting