The No Vote - 1916 Revisited

Wednesday, 26 October 2016 - 8:30am to 9:00am
The No Vote - 1916 Revisited (Anti-Conscription)

This year marks the centenary of Australia's first non-binding plebiscite. In 1916, during the height of WWI, Australians were sent to the polls to vote on whether the government should extend conscription and send young workers to kill and be killed in a foreign war. Trade Unions were very active in the campaign and played an important part in defeating conscription. Today's episode explores the campaign and its legacy on Australia's political landscape.

An extended interview with Associate Professor Sean Scalmer can be found here.  

Wednesday 8:30am to 9:00am
Australia's only national radio show focusing on industrial, social and workplace issues. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network.

Presenter

Annie McLoughlin, James Brennan, Jiselle Hanna

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