Victorian Socialists facts for kids
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Victorian Socialists
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| Leader | Many leaders |
| President | Sue Bolton |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Merger of | Socialist Alliance Socialist Alternative Independents |
| Headquarters | Victorian Trades Hall, Carlton |
| Membership |  1,700 |
| Ideology | Socialism Anti-capitalism |
| Political position | Left-wing to far-left |
| Colours | Black and red |
| Slogan | People before profit |
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The Victorian Socialists is a political party in Australia. It was started in 2018. This party believes in socialist ideas. They focus on important things like housing, public transport, and making sure workers are treated fairly. They also work closely with trade unions, which are groups that help workers.
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What is the Victorian Socialists Party?
The Victorian Socialists is a group of people who share similar ideas about how society should work. They formed their political party in 2018. Their main goal is to put "people before profit." This means they think everyone's needs should come first, not just making money.
Why Was the Party Started?
This party was created by combining a few different groups. These included the Socialist Alliance and Socialist Alternative. Some independent politicians also joined them. They all came together to work for common goals.
What Do They Believe In?
The Victorian Socialists believe in Socialism. This idea suggests that important services like healthcare, education, and transport should be run by the government for everyone. They also believe in Anti-capitalism. This means they think the current economic system, where businesses aim to make a lot of profit, needs big changes. They want a fairer system for everyone.
Key Focus Areas
The party works on several important issues that affect people's daily lives. They want to make things better for families and workers in Victoria.
Making Housing Fair
One of their main goals is to make sure everyone has a safe and affordable place to live. They want to improve housing options for families. This includes making sure rents are not too high. They also want more public housing for people who need it.
Better Public Transport
The Victorian Socialists also care a lot about public transport. They want to see more trains, trams, and buses. They believe that good public transport should be easy to use and affordable for everyone. This helps people get to school, work, and other places without needing a car.
Protecting Workers' Rights
Another big focus for the party is helping workers. They work with trade unions to make sure people have good working conditions. This includes fair pay, safe workplaces, and job security. They want to make sure workers are treated with respect.
Where Are They Located?
The main office for the Victorian Socialists is at the Victorian Trades Hall. This building is in Carlton, a suburb in Melbourne. It's a historic place where many worker groups meet.
Who Leads the Party?
The Victorian Socialists have many leaders. This means decisions are often made by a group, not just one person. Sue Bolton is the president of the party.
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The logo of the Victorian Socialists party.
