Resistance: Young Socialist Alliance is a network of young activists within Socialist Alliance. We oppose the exploitation, oppression and environmental destruction brought about by the capitalist system and believe that a better, socialist society will be achieved by people taking action and working together in their workplaces and communities. For this reason, we are active as part of Socialist
Alliance in progressive movements for change and helping to build them. Our party also stands in elections, not to "represent" people's movements, but to strengthen them and help them win their demands. The Socialist Alliance seeks to work with all progressive and left wing groups and individuals in order to achieve these goals. We recognise that young people - students, young workers, unemployed - have a huge role to play in building the movements to make fundamental social change. Resistance: Young Socialist Alliance seeks to find ways to engage and educate young people on issues of Australian and global politics and get them active in movements that can change the world. Resistance: Young Socialist Alliance is made up of young members of the Socialist Alliance, a party that has brought together socialists from different backgrounds and traditions. Resistance is actively involved in grassroots activism and helping build the Alliance’s campaigns. The socialism we support is based on five principles:
Solidarity and collaboration - not dog-eat-dog competition and rivalry
Environmental sustainability - living in harmony with the planet
Participatory democracy - not just voting for "representatives" every three years
Social economy - putting people's need before corporate profit
True equality - between peoples, nations, religions and genders
Anyone who is willing to help build the Alliance, its projects and promote and participate in its democratic structures to the best of their ability is eligible to join.
