Democracy on backburner as ALP National Platform consultations begin
On policy it’s clear that MPs, not members, call the shots. Hamish McPherson looks at the start of consultations on the National Platform.
Articles
‘Investigate credible allegations of IDF war crimes’: QLD Labor
The 2025 Queensland Labor Party conference started unusually and ended unexpectedly, a trade union delegate to the conference reports.
Can Socialist Alliance + Vic Socialists unite?
There is much talk of socialist unity but on the ground sectarian competition is the game. Bob Sparks offers a potential way forward.
Sectarianism: not in front of the children
Most on the left think criticising others is a form of ‘sectarianism’. But David Lockwood says taking the Marxist left seriously means engaging with its ideas.
Defence procurement: reshuffling deckchairs
Defence insider tells Labor Tribune the new Defence Delivery Agency will ‘do nothing’. Marcus Strom argues it reveals much that’s rotten within the military.
A history of anti-militarism in Australia
From Pemulwuy to Gaza, Bob Makinson looks at the long history of the peace and anti-war movement.
Letters to the editor
Stagnant capitalism; self-policing communities; Campaign Against Pensioner Poverty.
Greenfields jailed but CFMEU construction union still in danger
Former CFMEU organiser Andrew Quirk, who blew the whistle on union corruption in 2014, outlines the three layers of failure that got us here.
Suggested principles for CFMEU renewal
We need a movement-wide discussion and organisation for the rebuilding of a militant construction union. Labor Tribune editors here contribute to the discussion.
COP30: capitalism’s climate dead end
The road to Belem was paved with good intentions, but capitalism can’t solve the climate crisis, argues Marcus Strom.
Behind the ‘Mamdani moment’: a report from New York City
The global left is rightly celebrating Zohran Mamdani’s victory but will he be seduced by the Democrat Party machine? Joseph P. reports from NYC.
Don’t fall for the panic over neonazis
The labour movement must oppose anti-democratic laws that will always be used against the left, argues Marcus Strom