Take Action for Palestine
The Victorian Socialists Palestine Action Group has established this campaign page to provide resources for those already involved or keen to get involved in Palestine solidarity work, and to document the activities of our memebrs and supporters. We hope that it is useful.
Many VS members are long-term Palestine solidarity campaigners, whether through participation in groups like Free Palestine Melbourne, or as activists with Students for Palestine or the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
Since the beginning of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, we've stepped up our activity. VS members have played a role in organising and have had contingents at the weekly mass rallies on Sundays. Some are involved with organising for Palestine in their workplaces and trade unions, and others with the Students and High-School Students for Palestine groups.
We want to continue these activities, and potentially also expand into new areas. We've set up this page as an online space that can help publicise our work, share information and ideas, and provide an entry-point into Palestine solidarity campaigning for those who would like to get involved.
Campaign news
Five Tips for Organising at Work
Wednesday, 24 April
1. Bring politics into the workplace with badges, keffiyehs and posters for your noticeboard and a socialist paper, if you can. Sometimes wearing badges will feel as if it’s going unnoticed, but even if you don’t strike up conversation immediately, you’re signalling that it’s worthwhile to bring politics into work which can give confidence to others. Showing your colours can often strike up conversations you wouldn’t expect.
Victorian Socialists’ Dunkley results
Monday, 4 March
Carrum Downs, just a couple of kilometres from Frankston, isn’t known as a hotbed of radicalism. As far as we know, there’s never been a socialist electoral campaign there.
Voting starts on Monday 19 Feb! Three ways to help Reem’s campaign
Friday, 16 February
Voting starts on Monday 19 Feb! Three ways to help Reem’s campaign
Victoria University NTEU Palestine Action Group Update
Friday, 16 February
VS to run Palestinian-Australian activist Reem Yunis in Dunkley by-election
Thursday, 8 February
Protest at Campbellfield weapons manufacturer Fri 2nd Feb
Monday, 29 January
Protest at Campbellfield weapons manufacturer – this Friday 2 Feb 10am to 12 noon at HTA (Heat Treatment Australia), 43B Lara Rd Campbellfield
Palestine solidarity campaigns continue at local councils
Monday, 29 January
Communities all around Victoria have been taking the struggle for solidarity with Palestine to their local councils, as a way of challenging the appalling blanket of silence on Israel’s genocide from every level of government in Australia.
More tips for successful workplace discussions
Monday, 29 January
More tips for successful workplace discussions
Two success stories: First, how a Vic Socialists member in a suburban office in Melbourne got workmates to the Sunday rallies and to help with local poster runs. And second, a thoughtful piece about the challenges of creating a space for discussions and organising on Palestine in a Melbourne high school.
Getting your Local Council to pass a Pro-Palestine Motion: A Rough Guide
Wednesday, 10 January
Building Palestine solidarity in schools – one conversation at a time
Friday, 22 December
Even with the repressive, anti-free-speech atmosphere created by government dictates in schools and other public sector workplaces, it’s still possible – and often very worthwhile – to create discussions around Palestine. These two stories show how from VS members and teacher union activists show how.
Hume Council passes solidarity motion
Thursday, 21 December
Palestine Solidarity Motion passed at Wyndham City Council
Thursday, 21 December
Darebin Council reponds to community call to stand with Palestine
Wednesday, 20 December
VU NTEU Palestine Action Group
Sunday, 17 December
Around the world: Workers’ solidarity with Palestine
Friday, 15 December
Building workplace solidarity – one conversation at a time
Friday, 15 December
Palestine flag flying above Maribyrnong Council
Wednesday, 13 December
Rallying for Palestine outside Hume council meeting
Wednesday, 13 December
Victorian Socialists Palestine Action Group
Monday, 20 November
Jerome Small's speech at Palestine solidarity rally
Tuesday, 17 October
Volunteer centre
The Victorian Socialists' volunteer centre is now open! Drop by 83 Sydney Road, Brunswick to find out about upcoming events, meet the local VS activists, and check out the left-wing bookshop we are sharing the space with.