Alliance Voices

Alliance Voices is the discussion and news bulletin of the Socialist Alliance. Members of Socialist Alliance can submit articles for publication by emailing the editor. Protocols for submission can be found here.

Unionism inside Australia and Imperialism

Collective struggle is borne of the decline of material conditions. The rise or decline of the union movement broadly represents the working class’s faith in the ability of the movement to secure material gains.

A Contribution to the Debate on the Class Character of China

In this contribution, I will argue that the “orthodox” judgement that China is a thoroughly capitalist state and economy is mistaken. I will do this by adopting a large portion of the arguments made by the economist Michael Roberts.

Against Facebook and other forms of mainstream social media

Many of us own smart phones and computers which are connected to the internet. A large portion of the Western world has internet connections which are active at all times.

An argument for critical engagement with social media within Socialist Alliance

During the July National Council meeting, a report touching on media engagement and youth recruiting spurred several comrades to discuss the Alliance's use of social media, on both an organisational level and as used by individual members

Addressing sexual assault and harassment: What can we do better?

The aim of this article is to improve the Socialist Alliance’s practices in dealing with sexual assault and harassment allegations, both within our organization and on the wider left.

Theory and practice

I want to start a discussion about the relation of theory to practice in building a revolutionary socialist movement. I have encountered a great deal of hostility online and in passing in everyday life to activity and work that is theoretical. I have posted philosophical musings online only to have...

Socialist Alliance campaign for the Inner West Council

NSW local government elections were held in 46 local government areas in NSW on September 9. Elections were held for 20 existing councils and 26 forcibly amalgamated new councils with new boundaries. The councils that were not slated for amalgamation — City of Sydney, Sutherland — had their...

The Australian Unemployed Workers Union

The Australian Unemployed Workers Union (AUWU) is an organisation run by the unemployed, for the unemployed. Formed in early 2015, the AUWU’s mission is to protect the interests of people currently unemployed and stop the government’s ongoing assault against Australia’s welfare state. The AUWU is...

New policies adopted by the 12th National Conference of Socialist Alliance

The following policies were adopted by the 12th National Conference of Socialist Alliance, held in Geelong, Victoria, from January 20-22, 2017.

Proposed amendment to Australian politics and campaigns resolution

Proposed amendments to SA’s water, climate charter, and the preamble and manifesto of sustainable Australian agriculture put up this week for adoption will explain in depth these proposed amendments to our Australian politics and campaigns resolution, and the implications for our campaign work....