Australian federal elections

Socialist Alliance says: Community need not corporate greed

As corporationsÌýincrease prices and cause inflation, nearly everyone is feeling the pinch.ÌýSocialist Alliance is contestingÌýthe Victorian elections toÌýhelp win pro-people changes by giving voice to grassroots campaigns.

Climate protesters tell Labor it has a mandate to act fast

Climate protesters held up placards and banners demanding immediate action on climate change as Labor MPs arrived to be sworn in. Paul Oboohov reports.

Behind the good socialist vote in Far North Queensland

Socialist Alliance’s Far North Queensland branch took up the challenge posed byÌýthe conservative strongholds of Warren EntschÌýand Bob Katter in Far North Queensland and helped increase the progressive vote. Jonathan Strauss reports.

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Stephen Bates marches with RAFFWU members on Labour Day

New Greens MP Stephen Bates: 'We have a responsibility to help community campaigns grow'

Retail worker and unionist Stephen Bates, now the federal MP for Brisbane, spoke to Alex Bainbridge about his reasons for joining the Greens and his approach to his new job.

Prospects for change under Labor discussed by unionists, activists

Activists discussed the opportunities for climate action, workers’ rights and social justice under a Labor government. Isaac Nellist reports.

Welcome ‘Greenslide’ holds a promise to change politics

The Greens advanceÌýin the federal election is a welcome development with a potential to change politics in this country, argues Alex Bainbridge.

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.ÌýAlex Salmon andÌýSue BoltonÌýreport.Ìý

What will it take to make Labor deliver on climate action?

Expectations are high that climate action will be on the agenda, now the climate-denialist Coalition has been booted out. But, as Alex Bainbridge argues, Labor's support for big fossil fuel projects must be challenged by building powerfulÌýgrassroots action.

Climate change makes its mark on Australian elections

The defeat of the right-wing Scott Morrison government indicates people want change and that there is a strong mood to act on the climate crisis and inequality, argueÌýSarah Hathway, Jacob Andrewartha and Sam Wainwright.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Show #23: Greenslide, small targets, and progressive advance

Socialist Alliance national co-convenor Sam Wainwright spokeÌýto the Â鶹´«Ã½ Show about the federalÌýelection result, what it means and what happens next.

Protesters say climate change is still the issue

On election eve, more than 50 people gathered on Rundle Mall for a snap protest against the CoalitionÌýgovernment's inaction on climate change. Renfrey Clarke reports.

Socialist candidate calls for national housing guarantee

Renee Lees, who is standing for Socialist Alliance in the Queensland Senate, said neither major party has put forward real solutions to the housing unaffordability crisis. Kerry Smith reports.