Australian federal elections

Media’s focus on ‘gaffes’ helps Coalition

Exaggerated coverage of Anthony Albanese’s supposed day one “gaffe” in this election campaign,including by the ABC, help disguise the lack of difference between the two partiesand tips the scales towards the Coalition, argues Alex Bainbridge.

Socialist Alliance candidate says Australia needs to reverse course on war, refugees and climate

Suzanne James spoketo Socialist Alliance candidate for the NSW SenateDr Niko Leka aboutrefugee and asylum seeker policy, addressing the climate crisis and the need for universal health care.

We must hold Labor to account on IR reform

Tucked away at the end of Labor’sSecure Australian Jobs Planfor this election is a promise to abolish the ABCC. Workers will need to hold Laborto account if elected, argues Sue Bull.

Kamala Emanuel: 'A high vote for socialists can help push the real change that's needed'

Socialist Alliance candidate Kamala Emanuel spoketo Alex Bainbridge about what is motivating her to run in the federal election.

‘Stop privatisation destroying lives’ says Victorian Senate candidate

Suzanne Jamesspoke to trade unionist and Socialist Alliance candidate for the Victorian SenateAngela Carrabout Australia’s economic and social equity crisis.

Socialist Alliance Senate candidate: 'Housing, health and welfare systems need a radical overhaul'

Suzanne James spoketo Angela Carr, Socialist Alliance candidate for the Senate in Victoria, about housing, health, National Disability Insurance Schemeand the party'splans to address the growing socio-economic inequality crisis.

Unionists call for change of government

Unionists rallied outside Liberal National MP Warren Entsch's office to call for better wages and conditions for workers, an end to insecure work and for a change in government. Isaac Nellist reports.

AUKUS in the hypersonic missile wonderland

Morrison, Joyce andDutton are salivating at the prospect of purchasing hypersonic missiles. They believe it will makeAustralia “attractive” — in an existentially doomed way — to other powers in the region, writesBinoy Kampmark.

Video: Geelong socialist candidate slams budget as 'insult' to people struggling to survive

Socialist Alliance candidate for the Geelong seat of CorioSue Bullsaysthe one-off $250 cost-of-living payment for pensioners and others struggling to survive on welfare was "an insult".

Victoria: Socialist Alliance candidates want to 'empower' people

Supporters and members launched the Socialist Alliance election campaigns for the Victorian Senate and the seats of Corio and Wills.Jacob Andrewartha andSarah Hathway report.

Pat O'Shane: 'The people of Zenadth Kes deserve better'

Socialist Alliance candidate for Leichhardt Pat O’Shane went on a listening tour of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait). Kerry Smithreports.

NSW Senate candidate Paula Sanchez: ‘Socialism gives me hope’

NSW Senate candidate Paula Sanchez told 鶹ýshe is proud to receivesupport fromthe Latin American community, but has no illusions in how hard it will be to be elected andmake the radical changes required.