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May Day Statement 2025 – From Geelong Anarchist Communists to the Anarchist Communist Federation

May Day, or International Workers’ Day, has its roots in the working classes’ struggle against exploitation and domination. It was born from the blood of anarchists murdered by the state after the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago – a militant strike for the eight-hour day. Ever since, May Day serves a reminder that the victoriesContinue reading “May Day Statement 2025 – From Geelong Anarchist Communists to the Anarchist Communist Federation”

2025 Anarchist Communist Forum!

Join us for a full day of discussions, panels and workshops focused on building power from the ground up to create a world free from exploitation and oppression. This event brings together working-class organisers to reflect on lessons from struggles across the country, develop practical organising skills and discuss the strategies and theories shaping today’sContinue reading “2025 Anarchist Communist Forum!”

Introduction to Anarchism workshop July 28th

Join us for our Introduction to Anarchism workshop on Sunday, July 28th, from 4pm at Beav’s Bar, 123 Little Malop St, Geelong. If you’re curious to know more about the politics that shape Geelong Anarchist-Communists, we would love to see you at our workshop later this month. The session will be catered for beginners asContinue reading “Introduction to Anarchism workshop July 28th”

Attending the Brisbane Anarchist Conference 2024

The following article first appeared in Arbetaren, #38 2024. On the 13th of April 2024 a conference to discuss the possibility of an Australian federation of Anarchist-Communists was held in Brisbane by Melbourne Anarchist Communist Group and Anarchists Communists Meanjin. Geelong Anarchist Communists sent two delegates as observers. The following article was written for Arbetaren,Continue reading “Attending the Brisbane Anarchist Conference 2024”

All Eyes on Rafah

The following article is a transcript of a speech given by Geelong Anarchist Communists member Tommy Lawson at an Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) ‘Rally for Rafah’ held on Saturday 11th of May. Its content is supported unanimously by Geelong Anarchist Communists. We have decided to publish it today, on the 76th anniversary ofContinue reading “All Eyes on Rafah”

May Day Statement 2024

The following statement has been collectively published by Geelong Anarchist Communists, Melbourne Anarchist Communist Group and Anarchist Communists Meanjin. On the 1st of May, 1886, unions in Chicago influenced by the American anarchist movement went on strike for the eight hour day. A worker was shot dead by a cop, leading to a protest onContinue reading “May Day Statement 2024”

When is a terrorist not a terrorist?

The article discusses the reluctance to label an attack in Bondi Junction as terrorism, despite its clear misogynistic motivations. It highlights the societal normalization of violence against women and criticizes the media and police for attributing the attack to mental health issues rather than addressing its gender-based roots. The author calls for revolutionary change to ensure women’s safety.

A15 Action Geelong

Today protestors across the globe coordinated a series of economic blockades and protests as part of the A15 Action in solidarity with Palestine. Free Palestine Geelong targeted Deakin University over it’s ties to weapons research and development being used in Israel’s war against Palestine. The following text is a transcript of the speech delivered byContinue reading “A15 Action Geelong”

International Working Women’s Day 2024

Militancy is not masculine, fragility is not feminine Despite the theme of International (Working) Women’s Day 2024 being “Invest in Women”, the socialist origins of International Working Women’s Day must not be forgotten. In Australia, IWWD was commemorated for the first time in 1928 with a rally in Sydney, organised by the The Militant Women’sContinue reading “International Working Women’s Day 2024”