Communist Party of Australia

Full name of organisation: Communist Party of Australia
Organisation type: Community Group
Short description: During the 1970s and 1980s, the Communist Party of Australia (CPA) underwent significant changes. While maintaining its advocacy for socialist principles, workers' rights, and social justice, the CPA engaged in social movements, anti-Vietnam War protests, labor strikes, and domestic issues such as universal healthcare. The global political shifts, including the decline of the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc, spurred internal debates within the party.

By the 1980s, the CPA adopted a more moderate and pragmatic approach, moving away from revolutionary rhetoric and focusing on participation in mainstream Australian politics. This shift led to a split, with some members forming alternative socialist organizations.

In Tasmania, the Communist Party of Australia has been active for decades, promoting socialist principles, workers' rights, and social justice. Through local politics, activism, and community organizing, the CPA in Tasmania addresses contemporary issues while striving for a more equitable society.
Location (places): South Australia; Tasmania
Group affiliation(s): Internationalist
Key issues: Politics

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