Josephine Langbien, a lawyer with the Human Rights Law Centre, told a forum organised by the Refugee Action Collective that Labor’s anti-immigrant laws are the “harshest” in decades. Chris Slee reports.
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Safer World for All organised a candidates’ forum in Wills, where discussion about Labor’s policies towards Palestine dominated discussion. Allen Jennings reports.
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Victorian Public Service members are protesting Labor’s plans for job cuts. Brandon M reports on two rallies.
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About 2000 people, mostly women and union members, marked International Women’s Day with a lively rally and march. Mary Merkenich reports.
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A protest outside Labor MP Andrew Giles’ office was called in response to the growing number of Islamophobic attacks that governments are downplaying. Jordan AK reports.
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More than 100 people helped launch long-term Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton’s campaign for the seat of Wills. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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Victorian Socialist Alliance members from Geelong and Melbourne branches discussed the context in which to advance progressive campaigns at SA’s Victorian conference. Elizabeth Bantas reports.
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Despite receiving majority support for Merri-bek Socialist Alliance Councillor Sue Bolton’s motion to keep the Palestinian flag flying, council determined the motion was lost. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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The results of the byelections in the Victorian electorates of Werribee and Prahran suggest disillusion with the major parties is growing. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
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Members of the Community and Public Sector Union Victoria gathered for the launch of A Voice for Members, a new ticket contesting the Victoria branch elections later this year. Brandon M reports.
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Hundreds of groups joined the Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda, but Victoria Police withdrew over a uniform ban. Alex Milne reports.
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Sue Bolton said her 12-year experience as a Merri-bek councillor means that she has what it takes to wage a fight with the community for outcomes that they want. Jacob Andrewartha reports.