Defence Minister Richard Marles (centre) and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy (second left) on USS Asheville at HMAS Stirling in WA. Photo US Indo-Pacific Command/Flickr

The empty claim that AUKUS is good for jobs

Professor Al Rainnie from the University of South Australia argues we should fight for jobs that are socially meaningful, not dependent on militarism and the war machine

Former ALP MP Peter Duncan.

From an age of Labor reform

Fifty years ago, Peter Duncan’s bill to decriminalise homosexuality in South Australia became law. Jane Timbrell reviews his autobiography.

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Albo will save the Governor-General

As the 50th anniversary of the Dismissal approaches, David Lockwood urges you to maintain your republican rage and enthusiasm.

March for Humanity. Sydney Harbour Bridge solidarity demonstration for Palestine. 2 August 2025

Build a mass democratic movement for Palestine

In the wake of the historic Sydney Harbour Bridge ‘March for Humanity’ we can build a truly mass solidarity movement with a strong working-class character.

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Pathways to Treaty

To support discussion about how we reach a Treaty between First Nations and non-indigenous Australia, we republish this article by Kate Auty on the Yoorrook process.

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Blind to genocide: sack the special envoy

Special Envoy Jillian Segal has turned ‘Trumpian’ in her demands to curb the right to speak out on genocide, writes David Lockwood.