Freedom of association is a topical issue right now, particularly with the trade union movement in the spotlight.
AIER’s 2015 Ron McCallum Debate Discussion Paper explores the principles of freedom of association, how it is reflected in Australia’s workplace relations law, and threats to this fundamental human right.
Read “Free to Associate?” then come along and hear some of Australia’s most experienced IR practitioners debate and discuss the issues at the Ron McCallum debate: Tuesday 6 October, 4-6pm, Swissotel Blaxland Ballroom, Level 8, 68 Market Street, Sydney.
- Executive Member, AIER
- Sean Scalmer is Professor of Australian History in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at Melbourne University. Sean studied political economy and political science at the University of Sydney, before undertaking a PhD on intellectuals and class in the Australian labour movement. He worked as a research fellow in the Department of Politics, Macquarie University (1998-2004), then as a Lecturer in Sociology (2004-2006) at the same University. He joined the School of Historical Studies at the University of Melbourne in 2007. Sean’s major interests are in the histories of social movements, class, and democracy. orders for food delivery platform workers. [Bio from Sean Scalmer’s Melbourne University webpage]