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Category: Australian Left

Australian Leftist Comrades

When we talk of the Australian Left we are talking about intellectuals, unions, politicians and activists committed to implementing Democratic Socialism in Australia.

Australian Left Politics

Socialism played a crucial role in Australian democracy, from pre-federation and for the first half of the 20th century. However, since the middle of the 20th century, mainstream Australian politics has been dominated by two political parties, the centrist ALP and the Conservative LNP.

Progressive politics has come a long way since the early days of the labour movement. In recent years progressive politics has again gathered traction, with a growing number of Australians advocating for policies that prioritise social justice, environmental protection, and human rights.

Australian Left Political Parties

New socialist parties have emerged. Following increased awareness of social issues, and a growing sense of urgency around climate change, the Australian left has become a diverse and dynamic movement. Left parties today include the Australian Greens, Socialist Alliance and Victorian Socialists. Below are links to these parties and other great resources.

Australian Left Wing News

Resistance Books is an Australian based non-profit, progressive book publisher and distributor.

Resistance Books aims to publish both a range of the classic works of Marxism and socialism as well as titles dealing with contemporary issues from a radical perspective, all in cheap and accessible editions. Currently we have around 90 titles in print, roughly half books and the remainder pamphlets. Our Resistance Marxist Library series now stands at 20 titles.

Socialist Podcasts

If you’re interested in podcasts, there are several that offer insightful commentary and analysis from a progressive perspective. Here are a few to consider:

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