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Regime change begins at home:
Unite for socialism!
Socialist Alliance NSW State Conference
Sat Nov 8, 10am-6pm
University of Technology, Sydney
Level 16, Lecture Theatre 22, Tower Building, Broadway
Feature speakers include Humphrey McQueen, radical author, historian and
Socialist Alliance member; Dick Nichols, former national convenor of
Socialist Alliance, recently returned from Venezuela and other parts of
Latin America, plus visits with left parties in Europe, including the
Scottish Socialist Party.
The conference will involve discussion and workshops on socialist ideas;
perspectives for anti-war and trade union campaigns; driving out Howard
and building Socialist Alliance as an alternative to Labor.
The conference is open to all Socialist Alliance members, supporters,
and all those interested in finding out more about what SA does and what
we stand for. Come along!
The full agenda is below. For info or to register,
Phone: 0410 629 088, 0425 347 634, 9690 1977
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Socialist Alliance NSW State Conference
Regime change begins at home: unite for socialism!
Sat Nov 8, 10am-6:30pm. UTS, Broadway
10am-11:30am: What future? The case for socialism
Our world is a dangerous place: Bush & Howard�s permanent war; the
environment trashed for quick profits; billions in poverty while the
rich have never been richer.
What future is there for humanity? How can we win a world without war
and which puts people before profit? Where does the Socialist Alliance
fit, and what is the socialist vision?
Humphrey McQueen, renowned radical author, historian and Socialist
Alliance member.
Dick Nichols, former Socialist Alliance national convenor, just
returned from Venezuela & Europe.
11:30-1:00: Capitalism, war and resistance
The Howard government has been horrendous - sickeningly pro-war,
disgracefully racist with its incarceration of asylum seekers, and
blatantly supporting corporations over working people. However, the
Labor party offers only a pale imitation of the Coalition. At state
level, the Carr Labor government is attacking workers and public
services across the board.
But there is resistance. The anti-war movement saw the largest
demonstrations in Australia�s history. There are some initial fight
backs in the unions.
Brian Webb, from the SA State Campaign Committee & Eastern Sydney SA,
will report on the political situation we face, and SA�s campaign work,
particularly in the anti-war movement.
Melanie Sjoberg, SA�s NSW Trade union coordinator, will report on the
potential resistance within the union movement, and SA�s tasks to build
militant unions and raise socialist ideas amongst workers.
1-2 Lunch
2-3:30 Workshops including
* Defending public education: staff/student unity
* How to start a new SA branch
* Revolution and regroupment in Latin America
* Debate: What paper for Socialist Alliance?
* The role of socialists in the unions
* Socialists, elections and parliament
* Struggles for women's liberation in Australia
* Refugees and racism: a socialist response
3:30-4 Afternoon tea
4-5:30 Building the alternative - Building Socialist Alliance
Socialist Alliance now has ten branches in NSW with several more
planned, has achieved electoral registration, is playing a leading role
in the anti-war movement, and has grouped some militant, socialist
unionists. How can we build a stronger, more united, more active
Socialist Alliance capable of improving our work and strengthening the
fight for socialism? What kind of election campaign is needed to build
the socialist vision?
Paul Benedek, from the SA State Campaign Committee and Central Sydney SA
branch, will report on the building work for Socialist Alliance.
5:30-6:30 Elections
Election of State Campaign Committee, plus preliminary candidates for
NSW Senate ticket
7pm Drinks & relaxation at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, King St
(opposite Newtown station)
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