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”
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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”
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.
Workers’ Power Against Genocide – Fighting for a Free Palestine
The following text is a leaflet Geelong Anarchist-Communists distributed at a Free Palestine Geelong rally on November 4th. GAC are participants in FPG and encourage locals to get involved and support the campaign. Today the people of Palestine are like a modern day David, fighting against the Goliath of the Israeli Defence Forces, backed byContinue reading “Workers’ Power Against Genocide – Fighting for a Free Palestine”
The Workers, United – A case for anarchist participation in mass unions.
Trade unions have been part of the worker’s struggle in Australia for longer than Australia has been a unified state. Post-invasion and colonisation, unions played a vital role in struggles for fair compensation, suffrage, workplace safety, and worker’s rights, and this continued after federation and into the 20th century. While not explicitly socialist organisations, theContinue reading “The Workers, United – A case for anarchist participation in mass unions.”
School’s Out! Deakin on Strike
Universities are vital elements of society, allowing people to further their skills and knowledge in areas of interest they find fulfilling. They are also centres of research and conceptual development, giving space to those who seek to enrich society with the production of new knowledge. For as long as there has been organised education, thereContinue reading “School’s Out! Deakin on Strike”
Socialism Sundays!
From July onwards Geelong Anarchist-Communists will be hosting a monthly discussion group on socialist texts on the last Sunday of every month. For the first six months we’ll be running through introductory topics such as capitalism, the state, unions, imperialism, feminism, racism, strategy and organisation. All are welcome and no prior reading is required. WeContinue reading “Socialism Sundays!”
Council Cuts and Library Closures
Recently, the Geelong Council has handed down its draft budget, which contains an array of significant cuts to vital social services. At least 19 workers in the Geelong community are at risk of losing their jobs, and in addition to this the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GLRC) board have decided to close the Highton, WestContinue reading “Council Cuts and Library Closures”
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