It is not enough to “punish Labor” in coming elections. The real challenge is to build a political alternative that will act for the majority, not slavishly serve the billionaire class, argue Sue Bull, Jacob Andrewartha and Sam Wainwright.
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Support for Green Party Presidential candidate Jill Stein and Vice Presidential candidate Butch Ware is the highest since the party’s candidate Ralph Nader ran for president of the United States in 2000, report Barry Sheppard and Malik Miah.
Labor is accusing the Greens of working with the Coalition to stop it from enacting its “Help to Buy” scheme. The Greens respond it will only help 0.2% of those needing a place to call home and want to negotiate something better. Alex Bainbridge reports.
There were mixed results in the NSW local government elections, with campaigners reporting that cost-of-living, housing and the war in Gaza affected the vote. Jim McIlroy reports on the interim results.
The defence minister and the City of Greater Geelong are enthusiastic about becoming a defence manufacturing zone, but not everyone agrees. Sue Bull reports.
Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen discuss the A30 global day of action for West Papua, the tragic death of 23-year-old refugee Mano and plans for a new weapons manufacturing hub in Muloobinba/Newcastle.
It's often said that housing is a human right. Kevin Bell's new book takes some first steps towards making it a reality in the Australian context, writes Andrew Chuter.
The Yes in My Backyard — YIMBY — movement claims the key to affordable housing is unbridled development, primarily in inner-city locations. Sue Bolton argues that it does not identify the real causes, let alone offer real solutions.
Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen are joined by Nova Sobieralski to discuss Labor's attacks on the CFMEU and the NDIS amendment bill, and talk to socialist council candidate Rachel Evans.
While almost all the candidates contesting the City of Sydney mayoral position say affordable housing is a critical issue, only some actually want to make the changes needed to make it so. Jim McIlroy reports.
Socialist Alliance launched its “liveable city” campaign for the City of Sydney Council. That and housing justice are the ticket’s campaign priorities. Jim McIlroy reports.
The latest episode of the Green Left Show features Sarah Williams, Sue Bolton and Renée Lees on how to stop violence against women.
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