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Stop Aboriginal Deaths in Custody - 2012 Winter Action at Old GPO

August 11, 2012 from 11am to 1pm
• 31st anniversary of the death of Eddie Murray in Wee Waa (12 June)• 5th anniversary of an all white jury acquitting Chris Hurley (20 June)• 27th anniversary of the suspicious prison death of Douglas Scott (5 July)• 2nd anniversary of the gagging of Lex Wotton when released on bail(19July)• 25th anniversary of Bob Hawke’s announcement of the establishment of theRoyal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (10 August) • Stop Aboriginal deaths in custody — implement all 339 recommendations…See More
May 16
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Discussion Circle - The Communist Manifesto at Brunswick

April 30, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9pm
The Lessons from history: a guide to occupying the planet discussion circle,hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party, will start studying The CommunistManifesto. New participants are most welcome to join this lively group wherewe all learn by exploring ideas together! Sessions continue every secondMonday.Dinner at 6:30 pm for an $8 donation, discussion begins at 7:00 pm.Solidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Road Brunswick.To get to Solidarity Salon, take the Upfield train to Anstey Station orTram 19 and…See More
Apr 20
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Build Left Unity Through the United Front - The Winning Formula against Bigots, Bosses and The Right Wing at Melbourne

May 16, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9pm
People who believe that capitalism is flawed often ask socialists why there are so many different left organisations. Others ponder: what’s the difference between anarchists and socialists when they seem to have much more in common than the things they disagree about?Do you think it makes sense to unite in the face of our foes? This forum will explore how to achieve unity and build a broad movement without being forced to hide or abandon core beliefs to achieve this! Learn how Leon Trotsky’s…See More
Apr 11
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Postcard Campaign Launch Against Insecure Work at Melbourne

May 1, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
• Do you think it is wrong that women earn, on average, 17.8% less than men?• Are you concerned that 40% of all workers have jobs that are insecure?• Ever been a casual worker, paid peanuts and treated like crap?• Worried that your fixed term contract is coming to an end and don’t know what’s next? The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is planning a campaign against the epidemic of insecure work — and we’re kicking off our own grassroots campaign in support. Celebrate May Day by…See More
Apr 2
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Stop Aboriginal Deaths in Custody - 2012 Autumn Action at Melbourne

May 12, 2012 from 11am to 4pm
• 3rd anniversary of the death of Aboriginal transgender woman,Veronica Baxter (16 March)• 21st anniversary of the recommendations of theRoyal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (15 April)• 23rd anniversary NSW Police shooting David Gundy (27 April) • Stop Aboriginal deaths in custody — implement all 339 recommendations ofthe Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Implementtransgender sensitive prison policies — let trans people be placed in a jailof their choosing. • End…See More
Mar 28
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Vote Socialism - Durham & López liked Freedom Socialist Party's event Book group: Leon Trotsky’s Permanent Revolution
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Stop Aboriginal Death in Custody 2012 Summer Action at Old GPO

February 11, 2012 all day
Remember Terrance Briscoe, Mr Ward, Mulrunji Doomadgee, TJ Hickey and all who have died in custody  • Death in custody of Terrance Briscoe, Alice Spring (5 January 2012)• 4th anniversary of the death of Mr Ward (27 January)• 5th anniversary of Queensland Police officer, Chris Hurley, being forced to front the Supreme Court charged with manslaughter and assault (5 February)• 8th anniversary of the death of TJ Hickey (14 February) • Stop Aboriginal deaths in custody — implement all 339…See More
Jan 13
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Book group: Leon Trotsky’s Permanent Revolution at Solidarity Salon

December 12, 2011 from 6:30pm to 9pm
How do we change the world?  For anyone searching for an answer, this discussion circle is a must! Discover the essential writings on workers’ power, internationalism and social transformation by Marxist revolutionary Leon Trotsky. Participate in a lively exploration of the relevance of these ideas to global rebellion today. A new re-issue of the book is available for purchase for $24 from Solidarity Salon. Dinner served at 6:30 pm for an $8 donation. Solidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Road,…See More
Dec 2, 2011
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She works hard for the money: Pay Justice Action big night out! at Solidarity Salon

November 17, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
You are invited to an evening of food, fun, cocktails and rousing speeches by feisty women workers! Saturday 19 November, 7:00 pmSolidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Road, Brunswick After a delicious dinner catering for carnivores, vegetarians and vegans, be inspired by rousing tales from the ongoing battle for Equal Pay. You’ll hear from an activist in the state public service where workers are battling the Ballieu Government’s miserable 2.5% offer that would see wages go backwards! You’ll also get an…See More
Oct 25, 2011
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Refugees are welcome, racists are not! at Solidarity Salon

October 30, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm
Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party invite you to enjoy an intimate evening with Ray JacksonSaturday 29 October, 6 pm at Solidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Road, BrunswickRay Jackson, a Wiradjuri man, is campaigner to stop deaths in custody and the President is the Indigenous Social Justice Association in Sydney. He is disgusted by the vilification of refugees by both the Gillard government and the Abbot opposition saying that each is “attempting to outdo the other to see who can hit a…See More
Oct 11, 2011
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Freedom Socialist Party meeting: Monday 26 September, 7:00 pm Effective action is needed now on climate change at Solidarity Salon

September 26, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
The mainstream media presents the debate around the Gillard Government’s Carbon Tax as a choice between this scheme or nothing. While some in the environment movement argue the government plan is better than nothing, it is important to be clear about what real action on climate change would look like. You are welcome to join this discussion about the way forward. The meeting will also include a report on campaigns taking place for new agreements across the Australia Public Service that have…See More
Sep 13, 2011
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Speak out for Lex Wotton’s Political Freedom! Lift the unfair gag — let Lex speak! Build the movement to stop Aboriginal deaths in custody

Posted on July 20, 2011 at 12:30 0 Comments

One year ago Lex Wotton was released from jail after serving two years behind bars as a political prisoner.  Lex got a 6-year sentence after being found guilty of riot with destruction by an all-white jury. He took part in a justified community protest against the death in custody of Mulrunji Doomadgee. In contrast, Chris Hurley, the police officer responsible for the death in custody, has been promoted and compensated. The whole response to the 2004 death in custody has been…

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Celebrate the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots - Queer Youth Speak Out!

Posted on June 26, 2011 at 18:30 0 Comments

Enjoy the Melbourne premier screening of Gramercy Stories. This documentary, directed by Joyce Chopra, looks inside a unique residence in Manhattan that is providing a safe home for 25 gay and transgender teenagers who have experienced violence at home or on the streets. Told from their candid, unique and witty perspective, the film follows these courageous youth as they strive to remake their lives.

 

The film will be followed by a lively panel discussion.

 

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May Day Celebration and Dinner: The struggle for equal pay yesterday and today

Posted on April 11, 2011 at 8:12 0 Comments

Working women have been fighting for equal pay in Australia for over a century. Hear pioneers share insights from earlier battles and strategise how to build a movement to win real pay justice!

 

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Marxist and feminist Lynn Beaton was a staffer at the Working Women’s Centre in the 70s. She is a working class historian who has written on many topics, including women’s pay rates…

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Melbourne premier of Justice on Trial: The Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal.

Posted on March 27, 2011 at 18:30 0 Comments

Come to a special screening of a new film about Mumia, the most recognised death row inmate in the world today. In 1982, he was tried and convicted for the murder of Police Officer Daniel Faulkner. Since then his case has become one of the most contested legal cases in history.  A former Black Panther and now…

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