Resistance: Young Socialist Alliance is a network of young activists within Socialist Alliance.
We oppose the exploitation, oppression and environmental destruction brought about by the capitalist system and believe that a better, socialist society will be achieved by people taking action and working together in their workplaces and communities. For this reason, we are active as part of Socialist Alliance in progressive movements for change and helping to build them. Our party also stands in
22/03/2019
Christchurch terror attack: ‘Politicians have blood on their hands’ Following the terrorist attacks on two New Zealand mosques on March 15, vigils and rallies against Islamophobia were organised across the world. The following speech was given by community advocate Ahmed Aboushabana to a solidarity rally outside the New Zealand Consulate in Sydney on March 17. *** T...
31/01/2019
Rivers in crisis: water theft and corruption in the Darling River system Politicians and bureaucrats have launched endless inquiries in an effort to appear to be dealing with the water crisis in New South Wales. Yet these same bureaucrats have been very slow to implement any of the recommended reforms and few steps have been taken to deal with the mismanagement, water th...
30/01/2019
The Socialist Alliance strongly condemns the actions of the United States President Donald Trump in backing an attempted coup against the democratically elected government of Venezuela.
In an act of contempt for Venezuela's legal system and a violation of its constitution, opposition leader Juan Guaido swore himself in as Interim President on January 23 - and immediately received the backing of US President Donald Trump and Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS) for this illegitimate act.
Responding to this, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced on January 23 that Venezuela was cutting diplomatic ties with Washington and ordered all diplomatic staff to leave the country within 72 hours.
The US State Department is refusing to recognise the legitimacy of President Maduro and vowing to continue diplomatic relations via Guaido and to take "appropriate action" to defend its mission. This declaration is being widely understood as a pretext to possible military intervention.
The Venezuelan armed forces have declared their support for the Maduro government and have vowed to defend the constitution and national sovereignity.
Is the US government interested in helping the people of Venezuela? If they were, they would lift the economic sanctions they have imposed on Venezuela since 2015 and which escalated in 2018 under Donald Trump.
At the heart of the US aggression is an attempt to reverse the gains of the Bolivarian revolution, which has promoted popular power and delivered social gains throughout the country over the past 20 years.
These are gains that the Venezuelan people will defend.
The Socialist Alliance stands with the people of Venezuela against this grave attack on their sovereignty.
We call on the Australian government to recognise Nicolas Maduro as the legitimately elected president of Venezuela and to condemn the US-backed attempted coup.
Hands off Venezuela!
Lift the sanctions!
US out!
25/01/2019
Venezuela: Is President Maduro 'illegitimate'? 10 facts to counter the lies Have those who state that Nicolás Maduro is a dictator, a usurper, and that the 2019-2025 presidential period lacks legitimacy, asked themselves why he is illegitimate? Or do they just repeat what they hear? This opinion was first advanced by the 12 Latin American countries that make up the Lima Gr...
24/01/2019
Venezuela Cuts Relations with United States Over Coup Support Maduro cut relations with the U.S. and said that envoys of the countries who have stopped recognizing him as elected president have 72 hours to leave the country.
17/12/2018
Budget headed for surplus on back of higher tax receipts and lower payments Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the Government needs to stick to the plan to halve the $14.4 billion deficit forecast for 2018-19.
07/10/2018
Nothing About Us, Without Us! An Anti-Poverty Week Event
Thursday October 18th, 10am-4:30pm
Clayton Wesley Uniting Church, corner Portrush Road and Parade, Beulah Park
To Book Tickets: tinyurl.com/y8ty7rdm
An Anti-Poverty Week event run by and for the poor.
This is the fourth of Anti-Poverty Network SA's annual Anti-Poverty Week conferences, one of the only Anti-Poverty Week events run by and for people on low incomes.
The experts on poverty are the people in poverty!! Join us to hear from speakers with first-hand experience in poverty, and others fighting alongside us. The day will include:
- A panel of members speaking about their experience of poverty and unemployment
- A Skype-in from Dr Cassandra Goldie, CEO of Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)
- A panel of spokespeople from different faith groups speaking about their positions on poverty and unemployment, and opportunities for collaboration and community outreach (speakers include Vicar-General Phillip Marshall (Catholic Church), Reverend Sue Ellis (Uniting Church), Rabbi Shoshana Kaminsky (Jewish community), and Lyndy Abram (Buddhist community))
- Break-out sessions on building community alliances and connections, plus key campaigns like raising Newstart and Youth Allowance, job agencies, housing and homelessness, public transport, and disability and poverty
- Short workshops on meditation, if you need a break
- Closing discussions on where to from here
The cost is $25 for the day for a full-time worker, $10 for a concession holder/part-time worker, and pay-what-you-can-afford for low-income earners. Lunch is included.
This event will be held at Clayton Wesley Uniting Church, home of the incredible Hope's Cafe.
Further Info: [email protected] or 08 8451 1589