Schedule: Sunday 01/02/2026

Session 1: Colonialism, Capitalism and Racism

Session 2: Revolution and the working class

Session 3: Sexism and the far right – the resurgence of misogyny today

Session 4: What does it mean to be a socialist today?

Join the Canberra Socialism Day School!

Capitalism is a sick system of inequality, oppression and exploitation — but just suffering under it doesn’t teach us how to overthrow it. We need to learn the lessons of history, engage with what set of politics can explain the world around us, and discuss the way forward. To change the world, we need to understand it.

The Marxist Summer School is a one-day, four session crash-course in the fundamental tools of Marxism. Each session will involve an expert introduction, and small group discussions where you can ask all your questions and engage in debate. Suggested readings are included with tickets.