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Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jordan AK, Chloe DS.NewsreportsPresenters discuss some of the latest political developments and issues includingFederal Elections on May 3 - Election 2025: Voters reject ‘Trump-lite' but will Labor deliver?The widening of conflict in India and Pakistan drawing on statements by left-wing groups in South Asia.The ICJ, Israel and the Gaza blockade.Interviews and DiscussionHeidi Abdel-Raouf, social worker, and detention casework policy lead at the Asylum Seekr Resource Centre (ASRC) joins the program to discuss her work in advocacy supporting refugees and asylum seekers held in offshore detention. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and Socialist Alliance candidate for the seat of Wills during the Federal Elections on May 3, joins the program to discuss a socialist response to the outcome of the elections. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Voices 4 Palestine here II High school careers advisor and unionist Wasim el Haj speaks on Febuary 2nd at the Sydney Palestine rally about being hounded for his wearing of the keffiyeh and his refusal to capitulate. Recorded by Vivien LangfordSue Bolton Interview here II A report on the new councillors at Merri-Bek moving to remove the Palestian flag in contravention of the original motion which excplicitly states that a permanent ceasefire must be reached and not the tenous ceasefire that is currently in place. Gerry Georgatos Interview here II *TRIGGER WARNING*(Suicide)Tobia interviews lifelong campaigner, researcher and advocate Gerry Georgatos about the absolute atrocity that is the astronomical rates of suicide in First Nations communities due to the widening of the Closing the Gap targets and the abject poverty people are subjected to. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy is back! It is such a pleasure to hear his razor wit against the chin of late era capitalism.Antony Loewenstein Interview here IITobia interviews renownded award winning Jewish Australian journalist and author Antony Loewenstein about his work, media transparency and the woeful state of mainstream media reporting.
Voices 4 Palestine here II This week our NSW comrade and Sydney Palestine rally correspondent Vivian Langford brings us a recording of Palestinian filmmaker Ala'a Al Qaisi as she reminds us all what it means to truly stand staunchly in solidarity with Palestine. Sue Bolton Interview here II Riding the wave of her council re-election and with a wellspring of support and mandate from the local community to represent the Wills electorate and oust the Labor party. We check in with Sue Bolton as she prepares for this big step!Addi Rd Sydney here II We have a conversation with CEO of Addi Rd Community Centre, Rosanna Barbero, about everything that's going on in the repurposed military barracks in the Sydney suburb of Marrickville. From community pantry to free health checks, their writers festival that's coming up in may and also home of our sister radio, Radio Skid Row.Anti Poverty Centre here IIChecking in with Jay Coonan from the Anti Poverty Centre regarding the recent technical outages and complications when recipients are using Centrelink services and the utter confusion that has been the pausing and miscommunication of the rolling pause of "mutual" obligations. Pacific Peace Network here II Excerpt from the Pacific Peace Network Webinar: IS AUKUS WORTH DYING FOR? of Guåhan - Monaeka Flores giving us an eerie recounting of possible apocalyptic scenarios borne of the imperialistic realties that we current live in. Link for the full talk here.
Isaac Nellist talks to Socialist Alliance Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton about the impact of the Woolworths warehouse strike and what it reveals about fighting for workers' rights. Read more about the stories we discussed on this episode. Music by LittleArcherBeats. Donate to website upgrade fund | Upcoming events We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@greenleftonline Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.
Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen talk to Federico Fuentes about the controversy surrounding the Venezuelan Presidential election results. They also talk to Socialist Alliance Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton about community campaigning ahead of the Victorian local government elections. Read more about the stories we discussed on this episode. Music by LittleArcherBeats. Support Sue's campaign | Venezuela forum Brisbane | Venezuela forum online | People's Blockade of the World's Largest Coal Port | Boorloo Activist Centre Launch We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@greenleftonline Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.
This episode of the Green Left Show addresses the question of ending violence against women. Thousands marched over the weekend of July 26-28 in the second wave of national mobilisations organised by What Were You Wearing. Guests on this episode include Sarah Williams of What Were You Wearing, Merri-bek councillor and Socialist Alliance member Sue Bolton, and Renée Lees of Socialist Alliance. The show also features some of the speech by journalist Nicole Madigan at the Magan-djin/Brisbane rally on July 28. Topics discussed on this episode include: 1:28 Why organise rallies; 2:16 #BelieveMe campaign; 3:01 Nicole Madigan: government inaction; 4:41 Budget failure; 6:36 Housing crisis and JobSeeker; 7:45 Sue Bolton: housing and JobSeeker; 15:42 Raise the status of women; 19:32 Local government; and 22:56 Government can listen if they want. Read more: https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/women-say-no-more-violence-rallies-across-country What Were You Wearing #BelieveMe campaign: https://www.facebook.com/Whatwereyouwearing/posts/pfbid024SiJBkV1NE4bRBqrAEVvLCAz9EVcL5dRXahnNdFWPsGH1JPdC9p4tqGJx9C8oCcQl We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob Andrewartha, Rob ZocchiNewsreportsHeadline newsreports from the presentersPresenters discuss and respond to the Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas political leader in Iran and what it reveals about the nature of western imperialism and the outbreak of far-right led protests in Britain.News from Green LeftVictorian CFMEU members keen to defend their union | Green LeftInterviews and DiscussionsPeter Boyle, member of Socialist Alliance and writer for Green Left joins the program to discuss why Labor's renewable energy “superpower” plan is fundamentally dangerous. You can listen to the individual interview here.Recording of a talk by Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton speaking at a snap rally, on August 1 in Naarm/Melbourne which was called in response to the escalation of conflict in the Middle-East by Israel. You can watch a recording of the talk here.Prashanth Kumarvel, refugee involved in the Young Refugees Collective, and nurse based in Naarm/Melbourne joins the program to talk about the ongoing refugee rights encampment held outside of the Home Affairs debate. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Sue Bolton is almost peerless when it comes to having clear working memory and deep knowledge of Australian politics the last 40 years. She can tell you the details of so many leftist campaigns, what the issues were that were being caused by government and business, and key decisions that were made. Her knowledge is really quite astounding. We return to Sue this week for our second chat. We take up her story when she first came to Melbourne and was active with the Democratic Socialist Party and publication Green Left Weekly. This was in the early-90s during the school occupations to stop closures, nuclear testing in the Pacific, native forest logging, the election of the Howard government and the election of Pauline Hanson. This period began a certain era of refugee politics and policy in the country. Sue was a national trade union organiser for a few years beginning in 2003 and was the lead arrestee in the Max Brenner case. She was elected to Merri-Bek council in 2012 and bases all her work listening to her local community. Sue has been re-elected twice. Her current big campaign is getting accessible tram stops on Sydney Road. We love Sue and think she is a gem. She deserves an honour for all her efforts for working class communities over many, many years. Thank-you so much for joining us once again, Sue.https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/beat-facebook-ban-green-left
7:15 & 7:30 We replay Samah Sabawi's speech from when she spoke to educators at the Teachers for Palestine forum on 22nd January 2024 called ‘Why There's No ‘Neutrality' on Genocide' which was organised by Teachers and School Staff for Palestine Victoria. Samah Sabawi Palestinian award-winning author, playwright and poet, and in Part 1 Samah provides context to the erasure of Palestinian history, culture and stories from the school curriculum and how this act of disappearing Palestinian voices has an impact on the ongoing genocide. In Part 2, Samah talks about the importance of teaching Palestine in schools. This speech was first played on Women on the Line on 18th March 2024. 7:45 We listen back to Merri-Bek Councillor's Sue Bolton's speech at the Land Day Free Palestine rally on 31 March 2024. Sue speaks about Israel's ongoing war crimes, the complicity of the Australian government and the importance of local and state-wide actions to keep the pressure on and to demand an end to partnerships with weapons companies, to call for a permanent ceasefire and a Free Palestine. 8:05 Refugee advocate and community organiser with the Tamil Refugee Council Lavanya Thavaraja speaks about the proposed changes to the Migration Act and their potential impacts on refugees. It was announced last week that the government's new Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024 would amend the Migration Act 1958 to require non-citizens who are on a removal pathway, and have exhausted their options to remain in Australia, to cooperate with measures to arrange their lawful removal from Australia. 8:15 Elena Suares is a resident of Atherton Gardens and a law student in the final semester of her law degree. Elena is passionate about human rights, mental health and disability, and joins the show to talk about the legislative council petition to save public housing. In September last year, the Andrews government announced a controversial plan to demolish all 44 of Victoria's public housing high-rise towers. SongsBurn It to the Ground - Shreea Kaul [4.07]Way We Move - DJANABA [3.47] Don't Say - Robinson [3.33]
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Part of 3CR's special 24-hour International Women's Day broadcastPresenters: Chloe DS, Sue Bolton and Mary MerkenichNewsreportDiscussion from the presenters about the significance of International Woman's day and it's radical history and why Palestine needs to be kept front and centre about any discussions on woman's liberation.Interviews and DiscussionsCyndi Makabory, proud Waropen/Biak, Melanesian woman and West Papuan activist joins the program to discuss the resistance to the West Papua occupation and how the impacts of the occupation disproportinately impact on woman. Note: Interview was cut short due to technical issues.Nathalie Farah, Palestinian and a spokesperson for Hume 4 Palestine gives a live report on the community picket that successfully shut down the Heat Treatment Australia (HTA) factory in Campbellfield for the entire day. You can listen to the individual interview here.Rand Dawish, Palestinian woman from Palestine Justice Campaign in Gadigal/Sydney joins the program to discuss why supporting Palestine is fundamentally a feminist issue. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sonia Qadir, Pakistani socialist and feminist based in Gadigal/Sydney joins the program to talk about the issues affecting woman's rights in Pakistan. You can listen to the individual interview here.
The only left-winger in the family. That's Sue Bolton, well-known to many in Melbourne's left and socialist communities, long-standing councillor at Merri-Bek. Sue is always standing up for what is right, for people's rights, in her community. Sue hails from Western Queensland and says the class divide was really vivid in the bush. After boarding school she went and studied psychology for a little bit, then went fruit picking around the country before turning onto the revolutionary movements in Latin America. Sue eventually joined the Socialist Worker's Party and both during that time and before she drove buses and trucks. Sue moved to Melbourne in the early 90's and began full-time organising at the Resistance Centre, getting involved in the student movement, including organising a school walk-off against Pauline Hanson, industrial struggles, anti-nuclear testing, anti-logging and the East Timor struggle. Sue has a good memory of all her activities and what was going on politically in Australia throughout that time. Let's face it: Sue is a bit of a legend and so very well-respected in our communities. She has packed a lot of activity into her life and we will have her back on in March. We hope you enjoy this chat getting to know Sue and where she comes from. Thanks so much, Sue.Radical Australia producer, Kelly Whitworth (l), with Sue (c) and host, Joe Toscano (r) outside 3CR.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane Alcorn, Chloe DS, Rob Zucchi.NewsreportsGLR presenters reflect on the massive Invasion Day protests last Friday in Naarm and the significance of First Nations palestine solidarityDiscussion of Melbourne council considers permanent removal of Captain Cook memorial after vandalism.Interviews and DiscussionsPeter Boyle, Green Left journalist and member of Socialist Alliance joins the program discussing why Labor's 'Stage 3 Lite" tax cuts is only offering is a milder version of the same wrong tax policy, while tossing a few peanuts to the working class. You can listen to the individual interview here.Sue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and member of Socialist Alliance responds to the recent ICJ court ruling on Israel and the cutting of funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) by western governments including Australia. You can listen to the individual interview here.Songs played"Uppercat" by Radical Kitten"Bedlam" by Public Enemy
Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines//Today we heard the third instalment of Spike's conversation with Iain McIntyre from the Commons Social Change Library. Last week Iain talked about the resources available at the CSCL, who uses them and the importance of history in developing campaigns to address the present and future. In this the final segment, Iain and Spike talked about some of the social forces that work against acknowledging our radical heritage/history, and the importance of crafting counter narratives to communicate and raise awareness of our activist/critical culture. They also discussed how the CSCL's resources have been used by people, highlighting one of CSCL's main aims- to ensure that all its tools and resources are available and accessible to people of all backgrounds and abilities. They also talked about social movements, and the crucial role that the CSCL performs in providing "movement infrastructure,” a place where information and tips can be safely deposited and shared to build strong movements for change. Listen back to part 1 and part 2.//Socialist Alliance Councillor for Merri-bek Sue Bolton joined us to speak about Saturday's National Day of Action for Housing, which in Narrm/Melbourne will focus on a campaign to stop the demolition of the 44 high-rise public housing flats. Sue also talked about the Maribyrnong Council's decision to rescind its motion for peace and justice in Palestine, and about local council decision-making and the importance of resident activism. Join the rally for public housing at 1PM this Saturday the 9th of December outside the State Library of Victoria.//Academic and activist Dr Lina Koleilat came on the show to chat about the Institute of Postcolonial Studies, which has been a cultural and educational hub in Narrm for over 25 years. Lina spoke about the importance of the space as a site of activist intellectual production and sharing. There is an open meeting happening today, Thursday the 7th of December from 7-8PM, to discuss the current status of the IPCS and its future. You can join the meeting by clicking this link and find out more on the Save Postcolonial Studies Instagram page.// We played a speech given in Parliament by Independent Senator for VictoriaLidia Thorpe on the necessity of implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples or UNDRIP in Australian legislation in the wake of yesterday's majority vote against herPrivate Members' Bill to implement UNDRIP by Labor and Coalition Parliamentarians. This decision came in the wake of the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs' publication of itsreport on the inquiry into the implementation of UNDRIP in Australia in late November. Senator Thorpe is a Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung mother, grandmother, activist, and politician, and is the first Aboriginal Senator from Victoria.//Songs// Disco Dal'ona - TootArd//
Neil Mitchell didn't hold back, challenging Merri-Bek councillor Sue Bolton on a motion to fly the Palestinian flag at the council in Coburg, as well as why she feels the need to involve herself in the crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Socialist Alliance councilor Sue Bolton explains to Tom Elliott which she feels so strongly about the Israel-Palestine conflict that she's preparing to put forward a new motion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Judging by the toots of support, the people of the northern suburbs [of Melbourne] are with Gaza and not with the Australian government,” Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton told Green Left. She was speaking about the 1000-strong Coburg protest organised by Bolton and independent councillor Monica Harte on October 19. Bolton slammed the Australian government's response to Israel's bombing campaign as “appalling”. Read more and watch video at: https://www.greenleft.org.au/video/video-socialist-councillor-speaks-out-gaza We acknowledge that this was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLeftOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Podcast also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Antennapod, Itunes and PodcastAddict.
7:15 - We hear some snippets from the rally held in Coburg on Thursday 19th of October, called by Merri-bek councilors Sue Bolton and Monica Harte, where 1000 people gathered to call for a free Palestine. This audio was recorded by Annie McLouglin from Solidarity Breakfast.7:35 - Marie Brennan has been Professor at several universities and has researched and written about the dire changes in our university system since the 90s. In this interview with Jennifer Borrell for Think Again, Marie outlines the moves to a more commercialised, top-down management model, in which academic staff have less say, and many have become demoralised and burnt out. This is a gender equity issue, as many of the casual staff left carrying the load are women.8:00 - Shannon Meilak is one of the lead campaigners for the No 3rd Tulla Runway. She is also a community advocate and activist for her lifelong community of Brimbank and founded the Brimbank Sustainability & Climate Action Group. Shannon joins us to talk about the campaign to stop the construction of a third runway at Melbourne Airport.8:15 - Aunty Janelle Speed, Biripi/Dhungutti woman and community consultant, speaks to Marisa from Doin Time about the housing crisis in this country, highlighting the ability to access safe and affordable housing as one of the key issues affecting Aboriginal people. Songs:Pinnacle Bitch - Miss Kaninna [3:21] (Language warning)River - Ibeyi [3:46]Blak Nation - Emma Donovan [3:11]
HER Story: Mallee Botanist, Hilda Eileen Ramsay here II We chat with artist Christine Johnson about her exhibition inspired by the work of botanist Eileen Ramsay.NO Seismic testing in Otway Basin here II The Gunditjmara-led Southern Ocean Protection Embassy Collective (SOPEC), with the support of allies and local groups in the South West have called a rally against seismic blasting on October 22, 2023. We speak with Zoe Brittain Deakin University. Marine Science Phd candidate and protest organiser.Pro-Palestinian Protest Coverage:Sydney Rally here II Palestine rally 15th Oct Peter Slezac Ramia . Michelle Burking . Mehreen Faruqui recorded by Vivien Langford for 3CR in Sydney,Elbit Systems Out of RMIT here II The Israeli company Elbit Systems, the biggest arms company in the world, has a partnership with RMIT. Protestors called for Elbit out of RMIT.Pine Gap here II The entrance to satellite surveillance facility Pine Gap, was shut down on Thursday morning by a community protest, disrupting the facility's role in the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. We speak with spokesperson Dr. Shoshana Rosenberg,Coburg Speak Out here II Some voices from the Coburg rally held on Thursday called by Merri bek councillors Sue Bolton and Monica Harte where 1000 people gathered to call for a free Palestine.Medics Against Bombing of Hospital in Gaza here II Doctors and nurses gathered on the steps of the State Library to mourn their colleagues who died in the bombing of a hospital in Gaza.
On Saturday 15 July there was a Merri-bek community rally gathering on Sydney Rd, Brunswick, around the message of ‘no nuclear submarines, fund essential services and real climate action.” The rally was organised by Merri-Bek Councillors, Sue Bolton and Monika Harte. Get fired up and hear some strong speeches and voices from the crowd. Speakers include Socialist Councillor Sue Bolton, followed by Federal Greens MP for the area, Tim Read. Later in the show are ASU delegate Pier Moro and Sanne De Swart of the Nuclear Free Collective of Friends of the Earth Melbourne.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DSNewsreports of headline storiesThe presenters respond to the outrageous comments by reserve bank of australia governer Phillip Lowe who states that higher rents will reduce rental stress by encouraging people to "economise" on housing.News from Green LeftNew speakers announced for Ecosocialism 2023 conferenceVictorian gov't forced to halt native logging Extinction Rebellion organises three days of climate actionInterviews and DiscussionsRecording of a interview via Green Left where Alex Bainbridge spoke to artist and performer Hannah Gwatkin about her show "Climate Worrier: a climate cabaret" which was recently part of the Anywhere Festival in Brisbane and will be on at the Sydney Fringe Festival later in the year. You can view a recording of the interview here.Sue Bolton, Merri-bek councillor and member of Socialist Alliance joins the program to discuss the responses that local councils should be taking in response to threats from the homophobic far-right and why councils should be opposed to any cancellations of LGBTIQ gatherings. You can listen to the individual interview here.Mat Ward, writer for Green Left and musician who regularly reports on the new releases of left-wing music from all around the war, has recently released a new album entitled Climate Wars and speaks to Green Left Radio about his new album and it's political inspirations. You can listen to the individual interview here.You can view the album at album.link/i/1686076591
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Sue Bolton, Gabriel Di FalcoNewsreportsPresenters respond to the headline news story that Global heat will hit new records in next five years and how it raises the urgency of the Climate Crisis.Report from Green Left that Climate protesters gathered on the steps of the Japanese Consulate on May 17, in response to the G7 ministers' meeting on climate, energy and environment in Sapporo, Japan, in April. Interviews and DiscussionRecording of a interview by John Tamihere from Te Pāti Māori (Maori Party) about the AUKUS military pact between Australia, the United States and Britain. You can view a video of the interview on Green Left here.Adele Welsh, convenor of Geelong Women Unionist Network, discusses the campaign against the recent closures of libraries in Geelong. You can listen to a recording of the individual interview here.George Kanjere, a activist with Save the Preston Market discusses the ongoing campaign to stop the privatisation of Preston Market demanding that it's placed in the hands of the community. You can listen to a recording of the individual interview here.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Chloe DS & Sue Bolton.NewsreportsNews from Green LeftClimate activist Violet Coco's jail sentence overturnedAntipoverty Centre: ‘Nuclear subs means more inequality'Opposition grows to billions for AUKUS nuclear submarinesInterviews and DiscussionRound-table discussion facilitated by GL Radio presenter Chloe DS with Jacob Andrewartha, national co-convenor of Socialist Alliance and Sue Bolton, Merri-Bek councillor and member of Socialist Alliance on the socialist response to the $365 billion dollar submarine AUKUS agreement by the Albanese government and why we need a foreign policy that is based on justice and peace, not more militarism to prepare the country for a new cold war against China. You can listen to the individual discussion here.Interview with Rachel Evans, member of Socialist Alliance and candidate for the upcoming State Election in NSW speaks to Green Left Radio about the politics of the State Election in NSW. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Queensland Councils Go Anti-Nuclear here II Absolutely fascinating account of how Valerie Joy and friends from WILPF turned Queensland Local Councils from none to some behind the anti-nuclear message.Permanent Visas Now here II Voices from the Refugee Action Collective (RAC) rally outside the Home Affairs Department on Wednesday 25th August. We hear from a lawyer from the United Workers Union, a heart stopping account from a refugee who is thrown into turmoil every six months after nine years of incarceration in Australian refugee prisons, and then Sue Bolton, Moreland Councillor, who calls for permanent visas now.Sri Lanka here II An over view of the recent arrests of activists by the Sri Lanka President as well as has the card of cards that the President is sitting on.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy takes a razor to white entitlement this week. Impsossible not to cheer.Job Summit here II Don Sutherland, our resident kitchen table economist and very experienced Union organiser and educator in another life, runs his eye over the Job Summit construct and its meaning.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Arie Huybregts, Sue Bolton.NewsreportsDiscussion drawing on the following articles from the presenters.Record women in cabinet but promotions show old boys' club still runs Labor - ABC NewsCriminalising protest by the Victorian government is bad for democracy - Melbourne Activist Legal CentreWhat will it take to make Labor deliver on climate action? | Green LeftInterviews and DiscussionsInterview with William Briggs teacher, journalist, political economist and a regular writer for Green Left discussing issues relating to the election of Anthony Albanese, millitarism and the quad drawing on his Green Left article Business as usual: Albanese and the Quad. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with Paul Gregoire anti-prison activist and writer for Sydney Criminal Lawyers discussing Peter Dutton's appointment as the Liberal Party leader and what it means for civil liberties and Dutton's record in building the surveillance state. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with Deepak Joshi australian-based indian activist who is part of a progressive network of Indians campaigning against the right-wing and racist policies of the BJP and the RSS discussing the visit of BJP politician Tejasvi Surya a key figure promoting anti-woman and Islamophobic ideology, Hindutva and why it should be opposed by progressives. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Chloe DS, Arie Huybregts, Sue Bolton.NewsreportsHeadline news discussion from the presenters responding to the recent mass shootings in the United States specifically the Robb Elementary School shooting which killed over 19 students and two teachers, the case for gun regulation in the United States and the roots of the violence.News from Green LeftThe presenters draw and discuss the following articles from the pages of Green Left.Sydney Uni staff strike for secure work, better student outcomes | Green LeftPopulist right fizzles despite billionaire's big bucks | Green LeftDrawing ASEAN into the anti-China crusade | Green LeftInterviews and DiscussionsInterview and discussion with Sue Bolton, socialist alliance candidate for the seat of Wills in the Federal Election unpacking the Federal Election results from a socialist perspective, what does it mean for the left? What does the victory of the ALP mean for the working class and other oppressed groups? Listen to the individual interview here.Interview with Liam Flenady, the Australian Greens campaign manager for the seat of Griffith whose candidate Max-Chandler-Mather won on a ambitious platform promising reforms such as putting dental and mental care into Medicare, tackling housing affordability with the mass expansion of social housing and free childcare all funded by taxing billionaires, this also occured in a context of a massive Green's swing in the overall Federal Election where the Greens won more than 4 lower house seats (a historic first).Liam spoke about the lessons for the left that the experience of the Griffith campaign offers, the future of the Greens and why the QLD greens campaign was so successful. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha & Chloe DS.NewsreportsHeadline news discussion from the Australian Institute - Australian fossil fuel subsidies surge to $11.6 billion in 2021-22 and what this reflects about the priorities of Capitalist Australia.Response to the Federal Budget drawing on Green Left article Federal budget: $9 billion election bribe fails to address inequality and climate emergency from the presenters.Green Left || War propaganda justifies a bloody arms export dream ||Interviews and DiscussionsInterview with long-time refugee rights activist and Moreland councillor Sue Bolton about the implications of the New Zealand deal that will take in 450 refugees currently held in detention from Australia and why it doesn't go far enough. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with comedian Helchild about her upcoming Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Dolly The Blow Up Love Doll And The Dicks Of Doom which is a political satire involving satirical impersonations of prominent right-wing figures including Clive Palmer.Helchild spoke about some of the political influences of her work, the role of satire in creating carticures of the rich and powerful. You can listen to the individual interview here.Show time: 6.45‒7.30pm, April 8, 10 and 16Club Voltaire, 1st Floor, 14 Raglan Street, North Melbourne18+ yearsTickets from $15.50 to $20 available at:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Leo Crnogorčević, Sue Bolton, Annie Mcloughlin.NewsreportsDiscussion from our presenters responding to the verdict of the murder trial of police officer Zachary Rolfe who was on trial for the murder of a young Aboriginal man in the Northern Territory.News from Green LeftCorporate philanthropy or real disaster reliefTo help Ukraine, cancel its foreign debt and expropriate Russian, Ukrainian oligarchs' wealth abroad Has Germany's global role shifted due to increased military spending?Interviews and DiscussionInterview with Isaac Nellist, writer for Green Left and member of Socialist Alliance about thre links between war and climate destruction, why climate change represents the greatest existential threat for humanity despite the inaction from the Morrison government including their disastrous response to the floods in Northern NSW and Queensland. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with William Briggs, regular writer for Green Left and political economist about the push for millitarism and increased millitary spending from the Morrison government and the hypocrisy of the western capitalist governments about the percieved “arc of autocracy” that challenges our freedoms and how this push for millitarism is ultimately about taking away our civil liberties and supporting their geopolitical interests over that of working people. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with Mukhlis Mah from Stand 4 Uyghurs Australia about the oppression of the Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities in China's Xinjiang province and about the upcoming National Day of Action on March 20 which is inviting people across all major cities in Australia to take a stand against oppression of Uyghurs. You can listen to the individual interview here.You can view more details of the organisation and the upcoming protests at https://standforuyghurs.com.au/.
On this episode, Pamela sits down with our Toronto member Cam Hardy to discuss Canada's "Freedom Convoy", and the responses by the "Left". They investigate Jacobin's hot take on the "inauthentic" working-class character of the protests, and the call by the Canadian Communist Party to criminalize the convoy. In the second segment, Andreas interviews Amir Sturm, a member of the Austrian Communist Party (KPÖ). Andreas asks about the current state of the KPÖ, its history & political self-understanding and the relationship between the KPÖ and Junge Linke, an Austrian leftist youth organization. Finally, our Shit Platypus Does team, Rebekah and Lisa, chat with our members Ryan, Daniel, and Phedias about how Platypus has engaged the Left over the Legacy of Occupy, the meaning of Capitalism, and the politics of COVID-19 in our panel events in 2021. + The Left on the "Freedom Convoy" > Jacobin https://jacobinmag.com/2022/02/canada-freedom-convoy-conservative-right-wing-anti-worker-anti-vaccine https://jacobinmag.com/2022/02/freedom-trucker-convoy-far-right-trudeau-vaccines-covid > Communist Party of Canada https://communist-party.ca/freedom-convoy-a-dangerous-movement-for-the-working-class-but-useful-for-the-ruling-class/ > The Communist League https://themilitant.com/2022/02/12/truckers-in-ontario-show-road-to-fight-boss-attacks/ +KPÖ Segment Links >Platypus Interview with Tobias Schweiger https://platypus1917.org/2021/12/20/interview_kpoe_schweiger/ > Platypus panel on the KPÖ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayjLSqH3YWU&t=2s&ab_channel=PlatypusAffiliatedSociety > Jacobin article about the election in Graz, September 2021: https://jacobinmag.com/2021/09/communist-party-of-austria-kpo-graz-election-victory-red-fortress >Links to websites of KPÖ and Junge Linke https://www.kpoe.at/?playlist=17a123d&video=2bd4121 https://www.jungelinke.at/ + Mentioned in our Shit Platypus Does segment > What is capitalism and why should we be against it? - Panel Melbourne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii8nVnWeUu0&t=174s or in the PR What is capitalism, and why should we be against it? https://platypus1917.org/2021/09/01/what-is-capitalism-and-why-should-we-be-against-it-2/ > From Protest to Politics? What was the Millennial Left? - Panel https://youtu.be/NDB0LyeQiU4 > Giving voice to Occupy: An interview with John Leveille https://platypus1917.org/2021/03/01/giving-voice-to-occupy-an-interview-with-john-leveille/ > What was Occupy? Ten years later - Panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5-4GyAgwFw&t=146s > D.L. Jacobs, What was the Millennial Left? https://platypus1917.org/2021/06/01/what-was-the-millennial-left/ > The Millennial Left and the Democratic Party: A response to D. L. Jacobs https://platypus1917.org/2021/10/01/the-millennial-left-and-the-democratic-party-a-response-to-d-l-jacobs/ > Pam N., Platypus at #Occupy: Lessons learned from the death of the Millennial Left https://platypus1917.org/2021/06/01/platypus-at-occupy/ > Coronavirus and the Left - Panel Melbourne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqeIcDT7ys4 > SPS interview with Sue Bolton on Aussie Protests against the Vaccine Mandate https://platypus1917.org/2021/12/05/ep-41-on-rittenhouse-aussie-protests-against-the-vaccine-mandate/ > Anti-fascism in the Age of Trump 2017 - Panel Houston https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eaRuXRqP9c > Hegel and the Left 2020 - Panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Pjhv7kDF0 > Corona und die Linke - Panel Germany https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cynozxmZQsg > Police Brutality and the Left - Panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwf1_df6FiA
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Leo CrnogorčevićNewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters drawing on the following newsarticles and issues drawing on mainsteam news outlets and Green Left.Monopoly money: is Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard good for gaming? commentary on the recent acuisation by Microsoft studios and what it says about the increased monopolisation of modern capitalism.Putin is massing troops on Ukraine's border. How likely is war? Cuba shows an alternative to Big Pharma hegemony through global solidarity | Green LeftMorrison rolls back pandemic leave payment from Green Left.Interviews and DiscussionInterview and discussion with Moreland councillor and Socialist Alliance member Sue Bolton about the Federal government's recent decision to deport Djokovic and why regardless of his questionable political viewpoints it is not in our democratic interest that he has been deported drawing on a article that Sue produced for Green Left. You can listen to the individual interview here. Interview with the assistant secretary of VAPHA (Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association) Andrew Hewet about their recent union victory involving collaboration with other health sector unions about winning 7-days paid pandemic leave for public sector healthcare workers who need to isolate due to being COVID positive. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Leo Crnogorčević & Sue Bolton,NewsreportsThe presenters give an update on some of the industrial disputes happening around Victoria in the past month including the recent victory of Toll Warehouse Workers, Country Road dispute. Discussion of comments by Morrison stating "Unvaccinated people should be able to have a cup of coffee" and why it's a example of Morrison pandering to the right-wing freedom movement and the hypocrisy of the statement.Attacks target human rights activist Veronica Koman's family in Indonesia News from Green LeftACTU: Insecure jobs means people have to work moreDiscussion drawing from the Green Left article Stand against "Freedom Movement" with commentary from the presenters on the nature of the Melbourne "Freedom" movement.Interviews and DiscussionRecording of speech from John Molyneux (convenor of Global Ecosocialist Network) speaking about the failures of COP26 from the Green Left forum that took place on November 17 COP26: A Left Response you can view a recording of the forum here.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Zane Alcorn & Sue Bolton (guest).NewsreportsMoreland council campaigns update from Moreland councillor Sue Bolton.Campaign to save Fawkner outdoor pool from closure, with the closure being spun by council bureaucrats as 'repurposing'Campaign to get Moreland council to commit to phasing out gas use for pool heating. 89% of Moreland council's gas use is for heating its pools and simply by switching from gas to heat pumps for its pools Moreland council could cut its emissions by 27%Home to Bilo campaign pushes on. A partial victory has been won with the Murugappan family brought to Perth to be with young Tharunicaa, who is being treated for sepsis. However rallies across Australia will push for the family to be granted permanent protection visas and allowed to return to their community of Biloela in Queensland.Israel unleashes another massive wave of airstrikes on Gaza after Palestinians launched 'fire balloons' into Israel in response to provocative marches by ultra nationalist Israelis in occupied East Jerusalem, which sneeringly celebrated the ongoing violent conquest of Palestine. The Israeli marches are akin to those that would be held by the orangemen in Ireland, waving the ongoing occupation in the faces of the occupied.Interviews and DiscussionRecording of Jeff Halper's speech at the recent Green Left forum “Why Israel is an Apartheid State” which took place on June 8.Jeff Halper is a Israeli anthropologist, former university lecturer, political activist and author. He is a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and the One Democratic State Campaign. His most recent book is “Decolonising Israel, Liberating Palestine.” You can listen to the individual speech here.Interview and discussion with Nick Fredman, who helped set up the Green Left Radio show back in 2015. Fredman says the show has resulted in a 'cross pollination' of the activist journalist networks that 3CR and Green Left are built on. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Moreland Belediye Meclis Üyesi Sue Bolton, belediye meclisinde kabul edilen önergesi konusunda SBS Türkçe'nin sorularını yanıtladı.
Moreland Belediye Meclis Üyesi Öztürk Yıldız, Meclis Üyesi Sue Bolton'un hakkındaki iddialarına yanıt verdi.
Richard Srocynski from Witness Against Torture on the ongoing campaign to close the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay.Sue Bolton speaking about Dutton’s secret detention centres.Jacob Grech discussing Julian Assange, Invasion Day, refugees and asylum seekers and the Renegade Solidarity Sound SystemBob Phelps executive director GeneEthics Network on issues about chemicals and genetic engineeringBishop George Browning President of Australia Palestine Solidarity Network speaking about ongoing repression of Palestinians.
Sue Bolton talks to us about the voting irregularities in the North West Ward of Moreland Council in recent local Government elections.Despatches from East Gippsland looks at frogs.Over the Wall - This week is strong as it has personal story of young person on cashless welfare card.This is the Week that Was.Dr Noah Bassil - Sudan's recent normalisation of relations with Israel leads to American politics.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. News-reportsA discussion with our presenters Jacob & Zane about the latest developments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Melbourne discussing the implications of the recession, the comments by Scott Morrison on urging Christmas deadline for coronavirus restrictions to be lifted along with what a alternative COVID-19 economy recovery plan would look like.A discussion with our presenters Jacob & Zane responding critically to Facebook and Google threats to remove Australian news listings if a proposal to force tech giants to pay for news becomes law.Interviews and DiscussionsA interview and discussion with twice-elected socialist councillor Sue Bolton about her upcoming council election campaign and member of Socialist Alliance running for the North-East ward of the Moreland Council as part of the Sue Bolton Moreland Team discussing the political context for the upcoming council elections, her experiences as a socialist councillor, the election platform of the Sue Bolton Moreland Team and so on. You can listen to the individual interview here.A interview and discussion with Pablo Navarrete who is a film-maker based in the UK about his latest documentary "No Extradition: Julian Assange's Father & The Struggle for His Son's Freedom" talking about the political context about why he made the film, how the film was made, and what as a documentary it's attempting to achieve in terms of building the campaign to free Julian Assange. You can listen to the individual interview here.
Stringray Sisters documentary poster, photo courtesy Katrina Channells 'We don't need anything more from gas'Peter Newman is a Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University and founding director of the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute. He is the Coordinating Lead Author for Transport with the IPCC, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. His most recent book, published in 2017, is Resilient Cities: Overcoming Fossil Fuel Dependence, co-authored with Timothy Beatley and Heather Boyer. Peter Newman joined me on Listening Notes to talk about his article Creative destruction: Covid-19 economic crisis is accelerating the demise of fossil fuels, published in The Conversation on August 3rd. Katrina Channells is a documentary film maker based in Melbourne. Her video production company We Are Yarn, set up with Bridget O'Shea, focuses on films about social justice issues. Katrina joins me on Listening Notes to talk about Stingray Sisters, a documentary on the campaign to prevent fracking along the coast of Maningrida in Arnhem land and the role of the Eather sisters, Noni, Alice and Grace, in that campaign. And a warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that this story speaks about and includes the voice of a person who has passed away. The Stingray Sisters is being screened on Friday, August 28th as a fundraiser for Sue Bolton's re-election campaign to Moreland Council. You can book on trybooking.com/BKYIJ.
Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. NewsreportsDiscussion and analysis of the following news items from the presenters Jacob, Chloe & ZaneCOVID-19: Why we need to aim for elimination https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/covid-19-why-we-need-aim-eliminationUnited States: Communities resist Trump’s federal occupation of Portland https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/communities-resist-trump-federal-occupation-portlandInterviews and DiscussionsA interview and discussion with long-time death in custody campaigner Rachel Evans based in Sydney speaking about the on-going campaign for justice and a eyewitness report of the recent NSW police repression of a #BlackLivesMatter protest. You can listen to the interview here.A interview and discussion with Socialist Alliance Moreland councillor Sue Bolton about the disaster of the privatised aged care and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Melbourne. You can listen to the interview here.
In this episode we bring you some of the key stories and messages delivered by Hope Mathumbu and Sue Bolton during the Online Forum: Covid19 response: Healthcare and Justice not Racism, hosted by Socialist Alliance on Saturday July 13th.
- Gillian Blair, former Greens Candidate in the Western District of Victoria talks on-shore gas drilling and Covid-19.- Bevan Ramsden from Independant Peaceful Australia Network talks about the IPAN support for the United Nations call for the cessation of war during pandemic- Sue Bolton, Moreland Concillor, talks about a council response to covid-19 and issues of democracy.- Kevin bags the week in This is the Week that Was- Dr Noah Bassil gives a view on the new world order.
Featuring the latest news in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Australian NewsCoronaVirus: Universities collude with race politics https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/coronavirus-universities-collude-race-politicsInternational NewsUnited States: Sanders vs the Democratic establishment https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/united-states-sanders-versus-democratic-establishmentPakistan: Call to Release Protesters facing terror charges https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/pakistan-call-release-protesters-facing-terror-chargesInterviewsA interview with Moreland Councillor and Socialist Alliance member Sue Bolton who is one of the initators of the Climate Justice Alliance in Melbourne on the new to build a united mass movement to address the Climate Crisis, the limitations of the NGO approach to building the Climate Movement and the need for continued mass mobilisation. Listen to the interview here.A interview with Tom Tanuki comedian about the recent paint bombing of Hosier Lane (https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/art-is-supposed-to-provoke-emotion-hosier-lane-paint-bomber-speaks-out-20200211-p53zqu.html?fbclid=IwAR3S9j-ZnaCcCt_sxx-D1WUVUj_C5mRLgzkGqF9BDR_GgoH7yhFu5pu_r9M) and what it actually means in terms of the culture war among other things. Listen to the interview here.
Friday 20 December 20197:02am acknowledgement of country7:04am a discussion with Jacob and Meghan on the bushfire crisis that is engulfing New South wales from the tragic death of two volunteer firefighters the absence of Scott Morrison and the mass protests that have being callled in response such as the protest camp organised this Thursday outside Scott Morrison house.7:17am a discussion and interview with Sue Bolton moreland city councillor and member of Socialist Alliance reflecting on the year of struggle - from the mass revolts and uprisings in Hong Kong, Chile, Sudan and Lebanon, Iraq and what it means for the left and why there is still a need for radical left-wing organisation and why it's more important than ever.7:47am a reflection on the results of the UK elections in December 128:00am activist calendar and upcoming 3CR summer updates.8:16am a discussion of recent international developments including the massive protests in India against the citzenship law, impeachment of Donald Trump and it's political ramifications along with Scott Morrison making a recent announcement about returning to Australia8:27am closing of program.
Friday 20 September 2019 7am intro & acknowledgement of country 702am News: The global Climate strike is today and it is going to be massive. The Sydney branch of the MUA will be walking off the job to support the strike. Some 2000 businesses are supporting the strike or allowing their workers to attend. Disappointingly, Hunter workers withdrew support for the Newcastle climate strike after being lobbied by the mining union.720am Jacob and Zane speak with Moreland councillor Sue Bolton about the council's decision to implement a policy of "hostile architecture" in Coburg mall. Armrests were installed in the middle of benches commonly used by people sleeping rough under the guise of improved disability access, without a decision from council. However some local traders lobbied Bolton and clearly viewed the purpose of the handrails not as improving disability access but as repelling people who are sleeping rough.Councillor Bolton later voted for an amended motion to remove the handrails from three of the five benches where they had been installed, which passed, and told 3CR the way to address homelessness is to provide housing, not implement "hostile architecture".745am Jacob and Zane speak with Sophie L'estrange from Melbourne Activist Legal Support about last Saturday's Extinction Rebellion blockade of the Princes bridge, adjacent to Flinders st. Station. The police response to the protest was unusual and regressive in that people were prevented from joining the protest once it began, and the media were also banned from entering the protest area to document it. Mounted Horses were also mobilised in an oppressive display of force.L'estrange told Green Left Radio that being able to freely attend peaceful protests is a democratic right in Australia and the police were out of line, from a legal perspective, in blocking access. Moreover, by excluding the media from covering the protest a dangerous dynamic emerges where it is harder to document and expose any violence the police may use against peaceful protestors. MALS are currently running a fundraiser to get resources that will boost their effectiveness, and are always looking for volunteers to assist them.8am activist calendar 806am music: "Climate Strike" by Zanes band When Our Turn Comes810am News:-A victory as climate change, intergenerational equity cited as reasons to reject Bylong coal mine after hard fought campaign waged over many years.-West Papua: calls for Australia and the USA to cease training Indonesian military who are being deployed to repress West Papua independence protestors.-Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rightly criticised for wearing racist blackface makeup, but many of those outraged have had nothing to say about his government's support for pipelines and tar sand oil extraction on first nations land and Canadian arms exports to the despotic Saudi regime.-Yamatji woman shot dead by police officer in Geraldton, WA. Yamatji community is outraged by this latest in a long line of killings of Aboriginal people by police.-Jock Palfreeman may be coming home to Australia after a Bulgarian court granted him parole. Palfreeman was imprisoned in 2007 after a man was killed when Palfreeman jumped in to assist a Roma person being attacked by racist goons.-Australian Liberty Alliance announces piss poor "counter protest" against climate strike which involves students staying in school rather than attending.
This week we debrief from Saturday's Federal election. We speak to Sue Bolton who ran as a socialist candidate in Wills about the need to provide employment opportunities while maintaining left-wing policies on migration and climate change. Next, Dave Kerin from the Earth Worker Alliance talks about cross-partisan efforts to replace environmentally exploitative industries with sustainable ones by providing jobs, training, collective support and financial benefits for blue-collar workers in the renewables sector.Keep the liberal goverment accountable by supporting independent community radio! Radiothon is here and your donation will keep City Limits on air: https://www.3cr.org.au/donatehttps://earthworkercooperative.com.au/https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/sue_bolton
Valerie speaks with:Tanya Cameron from the Country Women's Association about increasing Newstart benefits to make it a liveable income.Sue Bolton, Victorian Socialists candidate for Wills about their election policies.Alex North, national coordinator of the Australian Unemployed Workers Union AUWU about their current campaigns.
7am Acknowledgment of country 7:02am Alternative news: Our hosts’ thoughts on the landslide election results7:15am Lucy Honan from Melbourne Educators for Social and Enviornmental Justice talks about what the election results means for education in Victoria. 7:30am Sue Bolton, Vic Socialists' Upper House Candidate for Northern Metro reflects on the first election campaign for the new Socialist coalition parliamentary party. 8:00am Tim Read, Greens lowerhouse candidate for Brunswick speaks about the Greens' calamitious campaign and his own seat which at the time is too close to call. 8:15am Danny Pearson, succesful ALP member for Essendon speaks on the success of the Andrews campaign.
Today on the show with Dean, Eiddwen, Judith, and William. [Segment times in brackets] Alternative News [5:26]: Your hosts discuss the real news stories of the day and how mainstream sources choose to cover them (if they cover them at all) || #ELENÃO [15:03]: Fascist Jair Bolsonaro was elected over the weekend to the presidency of Brazil. Guido from the Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET) comes on the show to help us understand what Bolsonaro wants and why anyone would vote for a fascist. There's a solidarity snap protest this Saturday 31/10 1pm at the Trades Hall Council, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton || Upfield Line in the Sand [34:49]: The Upfield train line sees perennial cancellations and delays due to existence of only a single track north of Gowrie station. Moreland City Councillor and Socialist Alliance member Sue Bolton comes on the show to tell us about the Upfield Transport Alliance's campaign to duplicate the track and why this should matter to everyone living in the North. Rally this Saturday, multiple meeting points and times. Upfield Station festivities kick off at 11am || Crushing Dissent [49:21]: Federal and state governments repeatedly take steps to crush dissent, whether in gag laws or anti-protest amendments. Dr Peter Burdon from the University of Adelaide Law School comes on the show to tell us about ways in which our freedoms to protest are chipped away and how this has impacted public discourse in Australia || Mapping Gender Inequality [1:00:48]: Using the power of the web and personal stories, Monash Uni and CrowdSpot have teamed up to pilot a project that takes people's lived experiences of gender-inequality and puts them on the map. Participants in the pilot locations of Darebin and Melton councils will be able to drop a pin on a location where they experienced gender bias, with the aim of pooling their experiences to help city councils shape their resources to help eliminated discrimination. Access the map at genderequalitymap.vic.gov.au .. SONGS:Sista Girls by OethaThe Blues Are Alive and Well by Buddy GuyTrincheira #ELASSIM by Slam das Minas feat. Drik BarbosaPeople Have the Power by Patti smithMy Body Was Made by Ezra Furman
7am Intro and acknowledgement of country7:02 am News:- One construction worker killed and another fighting for his life after crane accident at Box Hill construction site.- Scott Morrison who called for CFMEU to be deregistered earlier in the week is a massive hypocrite and a transphobe- Dutton Au Pair scandal rolls on, interesting how it’s the au pairs stuff and not the whole refugee concentration camps thing that might finally bring him down- Jeremy Corbyn's opponents both within and outside of the British Labour party continue to equate support for Palestine with "anti-Semitism" and use this as a stick to beat him with.7:14 am Recorded speech: Tien Chua, Vice president of the People's Justice party of Malaysia (Parti Keadilan Rakyat - PKR), talks to a meeting in Melbourne about the change of government in Malaysia. The PKR is the largest party in the centre left "Alliance of hope" government that as recently elected, ending decades of government by the right win national front ruling party. 7:35 am pre-recorded discussion with US whistle-blower Chelsea Manning, who spoke with Jackson and James from 3CR breakfast. Manning will address a meeting at Melbourne convention centre tonight after she was effectively denied a visa by the Australian government.745am Jacob and Zane speak with Moreland Councillor Sue Bolton about the gross double standards of media and police coverage of fascist terrorist threat. Neo Nazi Phillip Galea is facing committal hearing over threats to carry out terrorist attacks on left wing offices in Melbourne including Victoria Trades Hall, Melbourne Anarchist Centre and the Resistance Centre.8am activist calendar8:08 am Jacob and Zane speak with Ballyn Teagle, a young Newcastle activist and member of Frontline Action Against Coal who stopped coal train movements this week by suspending himself in a tripod over a rail line. The "act up" week of protests is happening in Newcastle from September 12-16 and will seek to further highlight the need for a transition away from coal using nonviolent direct action.820am Jacob reviews the new film Black Klansman, which depicts the true story of an African American policeman who infiltrated the KKK. The film has many positives but is problematic in its depiction of the police as a force for good in the fight against racism and fascism.
7:00 am acknowledgement of country7:02 am headline news discussion about Donald Trump making a retreat from separating immigration children from their families, 58% of millennial's favor socialism and the right-wing response 7:17 am news from Green Left Weekly Great march return in Palestine and What celtic FC fans and their solidarity for palestine shows the world 7:30 am interview with Sue Bolton - socialist alliance Moreland Councillor on the aftermath of #Eurydicedixon and the political ramifications in terms of the nature of gendered violence. 8:00 am activist calendar 8:10 am interview with Lidia Thorpe greens aboriginal MP for Northcote on the recent Victorian state treaty and the fight to defend the cutting of sacred Djup Wurrung trees in Ararat. 8:24 am international news from Green Left Weekly a discussion about activists in Venezuela demanding new constitution to ensure reproductive rights. 8:28 am closing of program
#Socialist Candidates for Vic Upper HouseII #Stephen Jolly, #Sue Bolton and #Collen Bolger at the #Victorian Socialist Launch for the Northern Metropolitan Seat in Vic elections. II @ Walker Estate Save Public Housing rally May 26th 12noon : a member of #Defend & Extend Public Housing talks about the Vic Govt sell out of Public Housing.II Do Robots Dream of Being Time Poor? #Humphrey McQueen talking at #New International Bookshop talks series on what #Marxism has to say robots work places
In the round-up of the news this week, we take a look at 'business bashing', tax cuts, Woolworths' treatment of cleaning staff, and the effects of mining waste in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Sue Bolton is a Socialist Alliance councillor in Moreland, and gives us some really important insights into the current situation in public housing - up to 11 housing estates to be demolised, with tenents being pushed into agreeing to relocate.Shane McGrath from Housing for the Aged Action group then joins us in the second half of the show, with some good news as well as further discussion of the issues.
7:00am Acknowledgement of Country7:05am Summer Viewing Reviews - James, Joe and Jackson discuss what they have been watching, reading and viewing over the break - focussing on the presentation of race politics in TV series Romper Stomper, political messaging in the new Star Wars film and the unsurprising content of Michael Wolfe's 'Fire and Fury'. 7:20am MUSIC TRACK: Guest musical programmer Joe plays a track for us: 'Washington we're watching you' by the Staples Sisters.7:25am: Sue Bolton, activist and councillor, speaks with the team about the Toxic Free Fawkner campaign, which has recently succeeded in convincing Moreland Council to place a hold on development of a site previously used to make Agent Orange, despite limited assistance from the EPA. 7:35am MUSIC TRACK: Four Corners by Michael Prophet 7:40am On this day: James and Joe discuss some of the historic events that occurred on 15th Jan in years past, including the birth of Martin Luther King Jnr and the death of Rosa Luxembourg, morphing into continued discussion of Trump era politics, anti-intellectualism etc. 8:05am Kot Monoah from the South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria speaks to Jackson about the intersecting issues that lead to 'anti-social' behaviour and why he thinks the media and politicians are so quick to play the race card. 8:20am Upcoming actions for Invasion Day - Signing off, James and Joe detail a few of the many events coming up to resist Australia Day and engage the community with the true story of colonisation.
1) His week that was - Kevin Healy 2) Why Palestine scarves are important- Bruce Francis 3) Report back from Pacific Islands forum- researcher Nic MacLellan 4) East Timor election results and update on situation in Philippines under Duterte- Peter Murphy 5) Ongoing campaign in Moreland to stop developement of toxic site- Sue Bolton
7:00 am acknowledgement of country7:02 am headline news - update on NTEU dispute at University of Sydney and how further strike action is being planned 7:07 am latest news from Green Left Weekly report on adani summit 7:17 am local news from Green Left Weekly a article by Tony Iltis on no support for US wars 7:35 am international news from Green Left Weekly featuring discussions on articles about Latin America such as "Trump will not succeed in isolating Venezuala" and Columbia 7:45 am interview with Bruce Hearn a musician about the legacy of Woody Guthrie and their upcoming Woody Guthrie tribute show with the dates with his first show being on Sunday 1 October: Caravan Club, Oakleigh8:00 am activist calendar8:10 am interview with Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton to speak about the recent Moreland council to stop celebrating Jan 26th and the backlash from both the right-wing and the media. 8:27 am closing of show
1) His week that was- Kevin Healy 2) Victory at last, Oceana Gold pays up- Kevin Bracken 3) Organic farming- Alan Broughton 4) Victories at Moreland Council meeting- Sue Bolton, Moreland Counsellor and member of Socialist Alliance 5) Move to re-open Panguna Mine on Bouganville- Vikki Johns, Bouganville Freedom Movement
7:00 am introduction and acknowledgement of country 7:03 am discussion about the greens allowing Lee Rhiannon back into the party room but with strings attached which is then followed by a discussion about a green left weekly article titled Trump Corbyn and building people's movements by Alex Bainbridge 7:15 am news from Green Left Weekly in Australia - Green Jobs not Timber 7:20 am interview with Sue Bolton - Moreland Socialist Alliance Councillor on the proposed changes to local laws that undermine democratic rights and attacks on homeless by the Moreland City Council 7:40 am interview with Sue Bolton continued talking about the sell-offs of public housing and the public meeting happening on Saturday organized by Friends of Public Housing at Saturday 15 July, 2 pm, Richard Lynch Senior Citizens Centre, 27 Peacock St, Brunswick West (off Albion St).7:55 am brief news stories from Green Left Weekly such as Fair work rejects paid domestic leave Grand prix workers receive back pay and Two australian citizens sent to immigration detention 8:02 am activist calendar 8:10 am Interview with Michael Stone organiser from HACSU Eastern region about the closure of Continuing Care Unit in Ballarat on the closure of a CCU in Ballarat
1) His week that was- Kevin Healy 2) Two major U.N. conferences in New York in June- rely on the corporate media and you would have missed both- Nic MacLellan, journalist abnd researcher 3) The latest threat to human rights in Sri Lanka- right wing buddhist thugs- Dr Brian Senewiratne 4) Update on campaign to make Faulkner toxic free- Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance and Moreland City Counsellor 5) Trump and the Middle East and Europe- Professor Emeritus James Petras
7: Introduction7.02: Welcome to country7.04: News from Green Left Weekly: Statoil to drill for oil in Great Australian Bight; Ukraine to buy Uranium from Australia ; Logging plans threaten native animals and threaten the species ; 7 Eleven workers compensated; Ongoing industrial dispute in Myrtleford with Carter Holt Harvey Adani versus the Traditional owners ; Queensland government abandons the gay community7.15: Interview with Dr. Andrea Bunting re a response to the Finkel Report7.35: Jacob joined and spoke about UK elections and the fallout from this as well as given the Grenfell tower fire; Venezuela and the reactionary right and their campaign:8: Activist calendar8.10: Interview with Sue Bolton re the housing crisis in Victoria and all over Australia; mentioned the housing campaign launched by Her in Brunswick and another meeting by Steve Jolly the Richmond counsellor who together with Bolton is fighting this crisis at the local government level
1) His week that was with Kevin Healy. 2) Anti-War activist Ciaron O'Reilly on the continuing detention of Julian Assange. 3) Toxic Free Fawkner with Sue Bolton. 4) Part 2 of the interview with Bishop Hilton Deakin. 5) Gardasil - Fast tracked and Flawed, a book by Helen Lobato. 6) The Amazon under threat with Dr Ralph Newmark, director of the Latin American Institute at Latrobe University.
This week we are joined by Moreland councillor Sue Bolton from Socialist Alliance to debate the issue of Melbourne's rapid population growth with Mark Allen. We also chat to recycling expert David Cox on the topic of household recycling in Melbourne.
This week we talk to Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance Councillor for Moreland, about whether human population really is a major cause of environmental destruction.
Australian News:Chelsea Manning ends hunger strike after winning key demand for gender surgery; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/chelsea-manning-ends-hunger-strike-after-winning-key-demand-gender-surgeryDiscussion of RTBU campaign to bring metro operation back into public hands; http://www.rtbuvic.com.au/metro-franchise-campaign-the-year-ahead/ Save The Children not saving anyone; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/save-children-not-saving-anyoneReports from Joe Romm / think progress on alarming global warming 'jump' and renew economy report on Lib+Lab voting to strip $500million from ARENA the renewable energy agency International News:Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman faces arrest over anti-pipeline protest coverage: https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/democracy-now-host-amy-goodman-faces-arrest-over-anti-pipeline-protest-coverageDiscussion of French protests against regressive new labour laws; https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/france-new-mobilisations-called-campaign-steps-defend-workers%E2%80%99-rightsInterviews:We talk with Bronte Scott Listen here. about the Sydney College of the Arts occupation which is enjoying strong union and community support and has had an initial victory; https://www.greenleft.org.au/taxonomy/term/10190Interview with Rebecca Sanders Listen here on the campaign for public toilets in Melbourne which coincided with the suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th century; https://historycreative.wordpress.com/ We talk with Moreland councillor Sue Bolton about her approach to using her position as a way of empowering residents and helping them wage their own campaigns to further and / or defend their own interests. Bolton is campaigning for re-election in October. Listen here.
Australian News:Protester wins over made-up charge: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61901Westfield cleaners and United Voice members, take industrial action after being sacked at the Geelong Westfield shopping centre.The anti-racist rally in Coburg the media ignored: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61895Coles worker wins case in Fair Work Commission: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61900Comment and Analysis:Refugee crisis, activism and alternatives: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61917International News:Jill Stein to Bernie Sanders: Run on the Green Party ticket & continue your political revolution: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61947Verizon strike shows corporate giants can be beaten as workers score key wins: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61941Venezuelan rich eating well, Basque executive shows: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61923Turkish and Syrian regimes unite against Kurdish-led struggle for democracy: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61916Interviews:Sue Bolton, councillor for Moreland, talks about the latest council meeting in regards to the No To Racism Rally. Listen here.Sarah Shiell, youth ambassador from Headspace, talks about how many youth are too embarrassed to talk about mental illness and their campaign to break the stigma around mental health. Listen here.
Trade unionists, socialists and community activists face smears from the corporate right-wing press almost everyday, but these last few weeks have been particularly intense. We will talk with Sue Bolton, the Socialist Alliance Councillor for Moreland City Council, about the media backlash against herself and other rally organisers following the anti-racism rally on May 28th. We will also explore the ongoing industrial dispute between the State Government and the United Firefighters' Union and the role of the media and the coalition have played in dividing career and volunteer firefighters. Audio from the Firefighters Rally on Tuesday June 7th with Peter Marshall. Photo credit: T.E.W Photography
Australian News:Socialist candidate for Fremantle takes aim at the corporate rorters; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61489Coral bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef as temperatures soar; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61482International News:Spain: Left denounces EU-Turkey refugee deal; https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/61517Interviews:John Passant re progressive taxation, Panama leaks. John is a member of Solidarity, and is a former assistant commissioner at the ATO in charge of international tax reform. John is a PhD candidate at Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra and runs the en passant blogSocialist Alliance Councillor Sue Bolton re: Wurundjeri treaty resolution @ Moreland council. Moreland council has resolved to seek a treaty with custodians the Wurundjeri people whose land Moreland sits within.Brisbane Socialist Alliance member Liam Flenady regarding his session on the European left he will be giving at the Socialism for the 21st century conference coming up in Sydney from May 13-15. socialismforthe21stcentury.orgSpike from the Bendigo street occupation to get an update on the situation there and discussing broader issues of housing availability, homelessness and disused / unoccupied buildings (both publicly and privately owned) across Melbourne. HPUV facebook here
Zane Alcorn and Feargal McGovern present todays show with interviews, articles, analysis and discussion on current news and issues. Pre-recording of Stan Grant, news correspondent, currently indigenous affairs editor of The Guardian Australia. Speech in Oct, 2015 part of IQ2 debate series organised by the Ethics Centre.Australian News:Unjust treatment of Aboriginal youth in Northern Territory Youth Detention centres: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60925MUA takes strike action for new Patricks agreement https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60912International News:Sri Lanka: Fresh torture under new regime: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60931Greens Challenger Jim Casey Slams Anthony Albanese's 'Socialist' Comments: http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/01/27/albanese-grayndler-social_n_9093700.htmlInterviews:John Knox, from Direct Action Melbourne talking about taking action against Australian Gas Light Company (AGL) on climate change.Sue Bolton, Moreland city councillor talking about the 100 year anniversary of the anti-conscription campaign for World War 1.
Australian NewsArticle and discussion on staff at Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in Brisbane following in the footsteps of colleagues at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital and calling for the immediate release of children being held in immigration detention centres. https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60422Article and discussion on anti-racist protesters at the media conference of Dutch Islamophobe Geert Wilders outside WA parliament house on October 21. https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60401Article and discussion on Khodayar Amini, an Afghan Hazara asylum seeker who feared immigration authorities were planning to put him back in detention, he died after set himself alight on October 18. https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60435Article and discussion on multiple rallies held around Australia protesting the treatment of “Abyan”, the Somali woman who fled her country as a result of sexual violence only to be raped while in Australian detention on Nauru. https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60436Article and discussion on the student occupation demanding that the University of Tasmania (UTAS) divest its $300 million portfolio from the fossil fuel industry entering its second week. https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60433International NewsArticle and discussion on contradictions in an Amnesty International report accusing the People's Protection Units (YPG) of committing crimes in places that were not under their control at the time. The substance of the allegations were that they were ethnically cleansing Arab and other non-Kurdish people from the areas they control. https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60465Article and discussion on the victory of protesting students in South Africa who forced President Jacob Zuma to backtrack on October 23 and cancel a planned university fee rise next year. https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60463Article and discussion on a hunger strike by about 300 Tamil political prisoners in 11 prisons beginning on October 12. Many of the prisoners have been detained without trial under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, accused of being members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/60453InterviewLalitha Chelliah interviews Moreland councilor and long time feminist Sue Bolton on women being refused abortions at the Royal Womens Hospital in Melbourne.
Lalitha Cheliha speaks with Anton Marcus from General Services Union of Sri Lanka; Dr Mathew Mitchell on the TTP; Sue Bolton on the closure of an important Aboriginal site in Glenroy.
Discussion with Sue Bolton, councilor of Moreland council and convener of Socialist Alliance, on the latest industrial dispute by Metro rail and Yarra tram workers in Melbourne.Interview by Zane Alcorn with Praveen Nagappan, chairperson Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia (SABM) in Australia, a group of Malaysians based in Australia who advocate for enhanced governance in Malaysia. Praveen is an organiser for the Bersih 4.0 rally in Malaysia and around the world.A round up of weekly news in Green Left Weekly and an interview - See more at: http://www.3cr.org.au/greenleftweeklyradio#sthash.5syTI39q.dpuf
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