Sue Bolton

End the scapegoating of DjabWurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara woman Senator Lidia Thorpe

Make no mistake,DjabWurrung Gunnai Gunditjmarawoman Senator Lidia Thorpe is under attack because of her militancy, arguesSue Bolton.

Metal workers set up picket line for fair wages

Workers at the Downer Group’s East Preston tram workshopwalked off the job after being offered a 2.5% wage rise. Sue Bolton reports.

Thousands join NAIDOC march in Melbourne

An estimated 5000 people took part in theNational Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee march, reports Sue Bolton.

Elections: Progressive advance shows there’s a mood for change

The federal election result shows that through grassroots community activism and outreach, socialist and progressive ideas can win popular support.Alex Salmon ԻSue Boltonǰ.

Socialist Alliance candidate Sue Bolton: Labor's 'small target' election strategy risks gains for the right

Sue Bolton,Socialist Alliance candidate for Wills and a Moreland City Councillor,argues thatLabor's "small target" election strategy risks helping the right make more gains.

NZ refugee settlement a positive step, but not nearly enough

The federal government’s cruelty towards refugees should be a critical issue in the federal election. 鶹ýSue Boltonaboutthe recent deal with New Zealand and the differences, if any, between the major parties on refugee policies.

Wages at an all time low means unions will have to break unjust laws

Wage growth for workers is at an all-time low while the cost of living for ordinary people is steadily rising. Sue Bolton arguesonly way to lift wages is if unions go on the offensive and build confidence among workers to take industrial action — legal or illegal.

Vale Harry van Moorst – lifelong activist for social justice

Lifelong activistHarry van Moorst will be remembered for his generosity in helping working-class communities fightbureaucrats, politiciansand companies, writes Sue Bolton.

Vale Vivian Podesser Malo – fearless campaigner for justice

Gooniyandi womanVivian Podesser Malo was a courageous fighter for justice, writes Sue Bolton.

Hypocrisy, ‘God powers’ and Djokovic

Regardless oftheentitled Serbian tennis player's behaviour, Sue Bolton argues thatthe Immigration Minister's decision to kick him out of the countryshould be cause for concern.

Djokovic, distractions and blame shifting

Thereason Scott Morrison stopped Novak Djokovic's entry visa to play in the Australian Open championships is because heneeds a distraction from the ongoing disastrous handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, argues Sue Bolton.

‘Freedom’ protests are a far-right con

Not everyone at the “Freedom” protests is right wing, but the protests are and so are the organisers. Their growth should be a serious cause of concern for the left, argue Jacob Andrewartha and Sue Bolton