Stuart Macintyre - a history warrior who worked for a better Australia. He has gone. To those whose lives touched his, an Australian history community without him seems hugely empty. Three obituaries: Janet McCalman from The Conversation and by Brian Aarons & Tim Rowse from Search … [Read more...] about Vale Stuart Macintyre – a history warrior for a better Australia
ALP people & histories
Educational divide threatens to split left
Culture wars threaten the left as the university-educated come to dominate the modern left, identity seems to be replacing class as its ideological touchstone. This is critical for Labor. The educational divide that threatens to split the left – by James Button, The Age, 22 Nov 2021 Reprinted … [Read more...] about Educational divide threatens to split left
IBAC enquiry into branch stacking practices & actions arising
The following material on the Operation Watts IBAC enquiry into allegations of corrupt conduct involving Victorian public officers related to Victorian ALP branch stacking is taken from the Age and the Guardian coverage and the IBAC website. "Significant cultural change within the party" is … [Read more...] about IBAC enquiry into branch stacking practices & actions arising
Non-aligned Victorian Labor politicians poster 1970–2018
Some non-aligned Victorian Labor politicians. A poster history by Janet McCalman & friends, starting with election of Barry Jones in 1972 and moving on to John Kennedy 2018 as the most recently elected Independent. During the 1970s and 1980s, organised independents in Victoria were able to … [Read more...] about Non-aligned Victorian Labor politicians poster 1970–2018
Unions and the ALP – time to stay friends but end the marriage?
The fate of the trade unions and the ALP has been entwined for 130 years, but in the interests of a stronger labour movement and ALP, it may be time to change the relationship, writes trade unionist Max Ogden. Download print copy of Unions and the ALP – time to stay friends but end the marriage? … [Read more...] about Unions and the ALP – time to stay friends but end the marriage?
The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD)
The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House "is a living museum of social and political history, located in a nationally listed heritage building in Parkes, Canberra." Visit it in person and online. They write: "The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House helps … [Read more...] about The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD)
Easy lies and influence – the face of corruption in Australian politics
Fiona McLeod writes on the face of corruption in Australian politics "We are currently witnessing widespread loss of trust in government. Not just in the rapid slide in the popularity of the federal government and the personal standing of the Prime Minister, but the growing mistrust of initiatives … [Read more...] about Easy lies and influence – the face of corruption in Australian politics
Barry Jones on our democratic crisis
There is a democratic crisis in Australia, and neither of the major parties have any vision beyond the next election. where is the courage, principle & accountability? Only an active citizenry can prevent us sliding towards authoritarian or populist democracy, writes Barry Jones. Read below … [Read more...] about Barry Jones on our democratic crisis
Covid ends the neoliberal era? – by Adem Tooze, The Guardian
The year 2020 exposed the risks and weaknesses of the market-driven global system. It’s hard to avoid the sense that a turning point has been reached. Could it be that Covid ends the neoliberal era? Tooze analyses how the high-level, technocratic decisions of central bankers and finance … [Read more...] about Covid ends the neoliberal era? – by Adem Tooze, The Guardian
Returning from parental leave – how it started
Thanks to Anika Wells MP for this tweet on returning from parental leave. All factions, all parties, all stepping out together. How it started and how its going ... All praise to Sydney Morning Herald photographer Alex Ellinghausen @ellinghausen Centre: Anika Wells (ALP Member for … [Read more...] about Returning from parental leave – how it started