Socialist Alliance Tasmania in Hobart, Tasmania | Community organisation

Socialist Alliance Tasmania

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: 6234 6397

Address: Hobart Activist Centre, 225 Murray St 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://socialistalliancehobart.blogspot.com

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23.01.2022 As environmentalists prepare for a national day of action against the federal government’s gas-led recovery plans, oil refinery Viva Energy, has asked the state Labor government to bail it out while it plans to set up a shipping terminal to import gas.

20.01.2022 In the midst of all the drama of another election, we have some exciting news of our own: SUE BOLTON HAS BEEN RE-ELECTED to a third term on Moreland City Counci...l! During a deadly pandemic, and an economic recession, having a socialist on council while undeniably small in the grand context of everything is a welcome relief. It is a reminder that people power is stronger than that of corporations, developers, and ultimately capital. Sue received over 4,000 primary votes, corresponding to 12% of the first-preference votes. She was elected third in North-East Ward, alongside one Labor, one Greens, and one independent. The campaign we ran was a difficult one due to a number of factors. Being confined to online campaigning for most of the election prevented us from having the crucial conversations we would have had about the role of community organising. A strong right-wing vote, backed up by tight preferencing and preferences from Labor, also made us nervous at the last minute. It was also the first time we ran candidates across the entire municipality. Nevertheless, we did it. Sue says that she is "relieved to have been re-elected", and is "looking forward to getting straight back to work". A tireless champion for workers, the environment, and the community, Sue says that "the fight re-starts now". This wouldn't have happened without the hard work and dedication of all of our volunteers, supporters, and voters. We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate all other socialist candidates successful in Darebin, Maribyrnong, and Yarra. Particular congrats go to Jorge Jorquera, elected for the first time, and awaiting confirmation after a recount on Friday. Our People's Republic of Moreland can be proud of the result it has achieved. We now await the next step with the results in North-West Ward after the suspected fraud, but are ready for the challenge ahead. The fight continues!

18.01.2022 Sexism at work harms us all New issue of Green Left Out now at https://www.greenleft.org.au/issue/1289

13.01.2022 G'day Comrades, Hope you've been well and surviving in the struggle as we progress tentatively into the Year of the Metal Ox. Socialist Alliance lutruwita/Tasmania are having our: February Branch Meeting tomorrow 6pm at the nipaluna/Hobart Activist Centre, 225 Murray Street with updates from our last meeting and planning session.... + The Resistance Bookshop: (also 225 Murray Street) is up and running again and in need of passionate volunteers so we can keep it open and pumping out knowledge as often as possible. If you are keen for a comfy spot surrounded by books, wi-fi and spirited discussion then please get in touch. + We will be discussing our strategy for upcoming opportunities including a Kurdish Solidarity event, Green Left 30 Year Anniversary, Market Stalls, 8 Hour Day and International Women's Day. If you'd like to attend online here is the zoom link -> Time: Feb 16, 2021 06:00 PM Hobart Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88293331313 To attend as an official member of Socialist Alliance please sign up at https://socialist-alliance.org/join If you'd like to attend in person please RSVP at [email protected] so we can stay safe. If you can't attend but would like to send input or solidarity or get involved in another capacity, please do, and we'll get in touch. If you would like to attend in person but need help getting here please reach out and we'll do our best to offer support. Solidarity & Thanks from your comrades at lutruwita/Tasmania Socialist Alliance sent on the traditional lands of the muwinina people always was. always will be

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08.01.2022 Denied jobs at Wollongong’s steelworks, working-class migrant women refused to accept discrimination. They began a campaign for the right to work that lasted for 14 years. Women of Steel tells their story.

08.01.2022 The release of the report into Australian SAS war crimes in Afghanistan should be shocking but it isn't.

07.01.2022 There has been a surge of support for socialist candidates in the Victorian local councils elections, with four socialists elected to three councils.

04.01.2022 Free the refugees!

03.01.2022 We've had a notice from fellow activists: CALL TO ACTION, HOBART Tomorrow Saturday 7th Nov the Prime Minister is at Blundstone Arena function centre for the Sta...te Liberal Conference. Climate activists will be gathering to send a strong message. Can you come along too? The Conference check in begins at 9.15 and Scomo is the Keynote Speaker at 11.30. We need to show that people care. Farmers, fire fighters , doctors and nurses, teachers and parents, church leaders and retirees. The message needs to be loud and clear and from all of us who care . See more

03.01.2022 The passing of the Greens-initiated motion for a Green New Deal in the Victorian Legislative Council is a significant step forward

02.01.2022 Sue Bolton attributed her victory to 8 years supporting community campaigns including against racism, fighting to maintain the right to have meaningful input over development applications and fighting to ensure marginalised people’s needs are not overlooked.