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The New International Bookshop Cooperative

Currently in Bagung opposite the information centre due to renovations. The New International Bookshop Cooperative was founded in 1994 to continue the legacy of the International Bookshop. Operating under the auspices of the Communist Party of Australia (CPA), the International Bookshop was a Melbourne institution selling Left books and periodicals from the 1930s until the early 1990s when the CPA disbanded.

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Melbourne Fringe

Melbourne Fringe democratises the arts. Our vision is cultural democracy – empowering anyone to realise their right to creative expression. We support the development and presentation of artworks by, with and for the people of Melbourne, running the annual Melbourne Fringe Festival, the year-round venue Fringe Common Rooms at Trades Hall, and a range of arts sector leadership programs.

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Migrant Workers Centre

The Migrant Workers Centre empowers migrant workers in Victoria to understand our rights, enforce them in our workplaces, and connect with other migrant workers.

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Rodriguez and Rose

Rodríguez & Rose bespoke shoes are custom made and are set apart by their unique one-off designs, combining artisan heritage and Latin passion.

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Workers Art Collective

A collective of artists (illustrators, muralists, street artists, cartoonists, painters, graphic designers, writers) based in Australia that create art and writing for the workers’ movement. Coming as workers from various industries such as warehousing, call centres, construction, disability support work, hospitality and general labouring, and understand the importance of working class organisation. WAC believe that a globally united working class is the most powerful force in society, and is the primary agent that can bring capitalism to its knees.

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RAHU

RAHU is a member-run union. Comprised of renters, public housing tenants, squatters, homeless, home-owners, and people in unstable housing from all Australian states and territories. Organising for the right to affordable, accessible, and approbate housing for all, through self-advocacy, education, and eviction defence.

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Per Capita

An independent public policy think tank. Working to build a new vision for Australia based on fairness, shared prosperity and social justice.

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McKell Institute

Victorian offices of the McKell Institute - a progressive research institute dedicated to providing practical and innovative solutions to contemporary policy challenges.

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CWU

The Communications Workers Union (CWU) is the Communications Division of the Communications Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU).

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Unity Bank

Unity Bank is a Member owned bank that offers a wide range of financial products and services to Members and their families Australia wide. Started in 1970 as Waterside Workers’ of Australia Credit Union when a group of dedicated people from the maritime industry got together and decided to form a mutual financial institution for the benefit of all maritime workers and their families.

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The Victorian Trade Union Chior

Now over 30 years old, the choir is still going strong, after forming in Melbourne in 1990 as part of a revival of trade union choirs throughout Australia . We are union members who see the choir as belonging to the union movement, providing a musical voice to its message. We sing in acapella style—able to perform anywhere the voice of protest needs to be heard—in Melbourne, Victoria and beyond!

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Victorian Opera

Victorian Opera is the custodian of the great and exalted traditions of a complex art form, which opens windows on the marvellous through the synthesis of music, drama and scenography.

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Campaign for International Cooperation and Disarmament

Founded in 1959 by trade unionists, church leaders and other peace activists, the Campaign for International Cooperation and Disarmament is a non-profit, charitable organisation and popular movement.

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The Medical Association for Prevention of War

The Medical Association for Prevention of War (Australia) is a professional not-for-profit organisation that works to promote peace and disarmament.

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Kauthen Legal

Kauthen Legal are accredited specialists in personal injury with over 20 years experience in getting just compensation for clients. We are dedicated to providing clients with high quality and affordable legal representation and advice.

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Kelly Workplace Lawyers

At Kelly Workplace Lawyers we are passionate about two things – workplace law and our clients. We will tailor our advice to give you the outcome you’re after and communicate with you every step of the way to safely navigate any workplace issues. We are committed to providing informed, fast and accessible legal advice at an affordable price. That’s our promise to you.

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Socialist Alternative

Socialist Alternative is Australia’s largest Marxist revolutionary group. We have branches in most major cities. Our goal is to overthrow capitalism, while organising to fight against oppression in the here-and-now.

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Tripod

Since their earliest shows Tripod have made a consistent habit of juggling comedy, music and narrative in endless exhilarating combinations, consistently evading neat definitions whilst always striving to stay worthy of their fans’ time.

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VIRWC

In 1994, an assembly of 200 immigrant women at a conference entitled “Voicing our Diversity” at La Trobe Uni, mandated a committee to work towards a statewide advocacy body that would take up issues specifically concerning immigrant and refugee women. Formally Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition (VIRWC)

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CPA

The Communist Party is a party of activists who work in trade unions, peace and environmental groups, solidarity organisations and a variety of other community movements as well as running campaigns in the name of the Communist Party.

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