The Socialist (Australian magazine)
The Socialist is the official publication of Socialist Action, the Australian affiliate of the Committee for a Workers' International (CWI). It is published once a month as a 24-page magazine, as well as being available online.
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| Type | Monthly magazine |
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| Format | Magazine |
| Owner(s) | Socialist Action |
| Publisher | Socialist Action |
| Editor | Socialist Action National Committee |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Political alignment | Socialist Action |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
| ISSN | 2206-320X |
| Website | thesocialist.org.au |
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History and overview
Socialist Action was formally known as The Militant and published a newspaper by the same name. After The Militant changed its name to the Socialist Party, it published a newspaper called The Voice, before publishing The Socialist as an 8-page broadsheet. In May 2012, the format of The Socialist was changed to a magazine and it has been published in that format ever since.
The Socialist describes itself as providing political analysis of events in Australia and internationally from a socialist perspective. It frequently covers issues ranging from workers’ rights and the environment to international affairs and political commentary.
It is edited and written by the members and supporters of the political party publishing it. Sold by its members, it is a non-profit paper, carrying news and reports from around the country and from overseas.
The masthead of The Socialist is trademark registered and protected.
The current version of The Socialist has no relation to the publication formally produced by the Victorian Socialist Party during the early 20th century.