Labor's War Footing

This article from the World Socialist Web Site critiques the Australian Labor government's performance, arguing it has failed to address the pressing issues facing the working class. It asserts that despite promises of reform, the government has continued to implement policies that benefit corporations and the wealthy, widening the gap between rich and poor. The piece highlights the government's acceptance of economic inequality, its inadequate response to the climate crisis, and its alignment with US foreign policy, including military build-up. It criticizes the government's suppression of worker's strikes, failure to raise the minimum wage, and its embrace of policies that weaken unions. The article further contends that the Labor government's actions demonstrate its fundamental commitment to the capitalist system and its inability to represent the interests of the working class. It emphasizes the need for workers and youth to break with the Labor Party and embrace a socialist perspective. The authors urge readers to learn from the Labor government's failures and actively participate in the struggle for a socialist future, rejecting the false promises of reform within the existing political framework. It advocates for independent political action by the working class to challenge capitalism and build a more just society. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/05/ebtj-a05.html