It's been just over a week since Australia went to the polls and returned a resounding 60% majority "No" vote against an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. What do socialists make of the result? Emma spoke to Red Flag Radio regular Jordan Humphreys, author of Indigenous Liberation and Socialism, about the significance of the defeat. Jordan explains how the "No" camp tapped into a well of anti-Aboriginal racism in this country. We discuss the tepid "Yes" campaign, and why Labor should be held accountable for its decades-long role in pushing racist ideas and policies. Jordan also offers some reflections on the fight for Indigenous rights going forward.
Further reading
- Jordan Humphreys' article in Red Flag: Voice Defeated - Fight against racism continues
- Indigenous Liberation and Socialism by Jordan Humphreys, available at Red Flag Books
A note on the ongoing genocide in Gaza
We are living through a historic moment. In the space of two weeks, Israel has slaughtered over 5000 Palestinians and destroyed almost half of the building in the Gaza. Millions of people have been protesting across the world against this atrocity, with demonstrations planned for the future.
- Check out this episode, where Chloe interviews Omar Hassan about the issue: Why socialists support a free palestine
- Get yourself to a Palestine solidarity protest in your city this weekend!
We are working hard to get you more Palestine-related content in the coming weeks. Look out for our next episode which will include an interview with Vashti Fox, author of The Story of Palestine, about the racist and imperialist origins of the Israeli state.
- Buy Vashti's book The Story of Palestine: Empire, Repression and Resistance, available at Red Flag Books
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