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”
Category Archives: Geelong
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”
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”
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”
Socialism Sundays!
In 2024 Geelong Anarchist-Communists will continue to host a monthly discussion group on socialist texts on the last Sunday of every month. We are going through a series of introductory texts with topics such as capitalism, the state, unions, imperialism, feminism, racism, strategy and organisation. We read through the texts together on the day soContinue reading “Socialism Sundays!”
Geelong dock workers on strike!
At 11am, 2nd of January 2024 Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) members, supported by Electrical Trades Union (ETU) members, walked off the job at Corio Quay in response to the state of their current Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations.
Geelong and Genocide – Part 1: Marand Engineering
Geelong is a long way from Gaza, and yet the world is a small place. As it turns out, our small regional Australian city has direct links to the genocide in Palestine. Geelong Anarchist Communists have been researching companies that benefit from the oppression of Palestinians, and will release reports as they are compiled. TheContinue reading “Geelong and Genocide – Part 1: Marand Engineering”
Statement on Palestine
The following statement was written by our comrades from Melbourne Anarchist-Communist Group. Geelong Anarchist Communists endorse their position and express our own solidarity with the struggle of the Palestinian people against apartheid and colonialism. As anarchists in Australia a nation that actively supports the Israeli colonisation of Palestinian lands, we believe it is our dutyContinue reading “Statement on Palestine”
Lara Big Incinerator – A Waste of Energy!
The following is the transcript of a speech given by Geelong Anarchist-Communists member Levi H at a rally against the proposed Prospect Hill Incinerator in Lara, Victoria. Header photo used with permission from Matt Hrakc.
Racists not welcome in Geelong
There will be a community event in response to the fascist provocation outside council at 5.30pm on Tuesday the 25th of July. Geelong Anarchist-Communists encourage anyone with anti-racist convictions to attend.
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