How do we push the federal Labor government to enact more progressive policies, such as discarding the inhumane policy of keeping tens of thousands of workers in unemployed poverty in order to keep inflation under control (in accordance with the odious and dysfunctional economic theory, the NAIRU)?

One way is to build a labor movement that champions progressive economics. We speak with Colin Long, Just Transitions Organiser at the Victorian Trades Hall Council, about organising to do just that. Colin will be on a panel of speakers at a forum (below), which is free and open to the public.

Show Notes

Public Forum: A New Economic Vision for the Labour Movement
Friday, Aug 15, 2025, from 9:30am – 1.00pm
Solidarity Hall, Victorian Trades Hall Council
54 Victoria St, Carlton

Speakers:
Desiree Cai, Tomorrow Movement (Net Zero Authority)
Emma Dawson, Chifley Institute (public policy)
Dr. Carina Garland MP, Australian Labor Party (Chisholm)
Tim Kennedy, Nat. Sec. United Workers Union (essential work)
Prof. William Mitchell, Centre of Full Employment and Equity
Colin Long, Just Transitions Organiser

Theme Music

Pleading Ignorance, by Ed Kuepper, from the album Starstruck.
 

Additional Audio

Too Many Things, by Ed Kuepper, from the album Starstruck.

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