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Radical Women and Freedom Socialist Party are both turning 30!

Come party with us and celebrate three decades of feisty socialist feminist organising in Melbourne!The Freedom Socialist Party (FSP) held its first public event in Australia, “A new era for socialistfeminism in Australia — Introducing the Freedom Socialist Party,” at the Plumbers Union on 24March 1983. Melbourne Radical Women (RW) held its founding meeting a month later. We’vebeen on the front lines of the struggle for a socialist feminist future ever since. Enjoy rousing oratory about key…See More
Apr 4
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Freedom Socialist Party Meeting: Understanding and Resisting the Global Fascist Movement in 2012 at Brunswick

November 15, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm
A far right movement is spreading across Europe. Its influence is unmistakable in the assaults on immigrant, women’s and gay rights; slander campaigns against unionists and public sector workers; and a the upsurge of racism, anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim prejudice. In Greece’s recent election, the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn won seven percent of the vote, making it the first fascist party to enter a European parliament since World War II. Here in Melbourne, fascist forces are using the same toxic…See More
Nov 9, 2012
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Aug 15, 2012
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You are invited to a tribute praising Stroppy Dykes, Feisty Feminists and Rebel Queers at Brunswick

August 18, 2012 from 4pm to 7pm
Immerse yourself in wondrous words and celebrate literature that brings to life inspirational voices from yesterday and today. Contemporary activists will present pieces from Stroppy Dykes: Radical Lesbian Feminist Activism in Victoria During the 1980s, Smash The Church, Smash the State: The Early Years of Gay Liberation, Revolution She Wrote and poems from Yellow Woman Speaks by Asian American lesbian, Merle Woo, and Anonymous Premonitions by deadly Bidjara woman, Yvette Holt. Readers will…See More
Jul 4, 2012
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Free the Urewera Four, Maori sovereignty activists! at Brunswick

June 28, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
On October 15th 2007, more than 300 cops carried out dawn raids on Tuhoe land and on homes across New Zealand/Aotearoa. Police make the ludicrous claim that the raids were in response to “concrete terrorist threats” from Indigenous activists. Last month, four activists were sentenced on firearms charges. Taame Iti and Rangi Kemara each received a two-and-a-half year jail term, while the remaining two were given nine months home detention. Come to a special screening of this compelling…See More
Jun 20, 2012
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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, 2012
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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, 2012
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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, 2012
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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, 2012
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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, 2012
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Feb 13, 2012
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Jan 25, 2012
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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, 2012
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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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Radical Women and Freedom Socialist Party are both turning 30!

Posted on April 4, 2013 at 13:28 0 Comments

Come party with us and celebrate three decades of feisty socialist feminist organising in Melbourne!
The Freedom Socialist Party (FSP) held its first public event in Australia, “A new era for socialist
feminism in Australia — Introducing the Freedom Socialist Party,” at the Plumbers Union on 24
March 1983. Melbourne Radical Women (RW) held its founding…
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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.

 

The…

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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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