Socialism 2023 is Perth's biggest left-wing conference. It's a weekend for leftists to discuss anti-capitalist ideas, uncover radical history and unpack contemporary events - from the rise of the far-right to the return of class struggle and strikes.
Featuring:
- Jo Vallentine: long-time anti-war and anti-nuclear activist
- Megan Krakouer: Indigenous rights activist, involved in the fight for justice for those detained in Banksia hill
- Dr. Diane Fieldes: long-time socialist activist and participant in the first Mardi gras
- Prof. Michael Quinlan: Labour historian and author of groundbreaking books on workers' resistance in colonial Australia
- Vashti Fox: Anti-fascist socialist activist and author of "The Story of Palestine: Empire, Repression and Resistance"
- Ben Hillier: Editor of Red Flag newspaper and author of "The Art of Rebellion: Dispatches from Hong Kong"
- Omar Hassan: Editor of Marxist Left Review and socialist activist
- Dr. Liam Ward: Socialist film-maker and unionist
Event Dates
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12th Aug 2023 @ 9:00am | 12th Aug 2023 @ 8:00pm | Add to your calendar |
13th Aug 2023 @ 9:00am | 13th Aug 2023 @ 8:00pm | Add to your calendar |
Event Details
UWA Nedland Campus, various lecture rooms