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Motion carried for the retraction of the Menzies Government ban on the Communist Party in order for the Communist Party to play a role in the war effort and build, "National Unity for the defeat of the Axis Powers in 1942."

The Advocate reports on the anti-communist views of B.A. Santamaria, which he presents to 'Holy Name Men' at Middle Park. He focuses on communists infiltration of Unions and their policy 'to destroy the system of Catholic Education and Catholic…

Allegations of Communist infiltration, irregularities in electoral conduct and lack of member consultation, by members of the Victorian Branch of the Building Workers' Industrial Union.

An outline of Victorian Trades Hall Council's issues with the Federal Government's proposed Communist Dissolution Bill.

Motion carried by the Trades Hall Council against the proposed banning of the Communist Party

The photo depicts 3 Melbourne University Students protesting against the 1951 Referendum to Ban the Communist Party, attributing the ban to an act of Fascism.

Ted Peters reiterates the Labor Party's struggle against Communism within the Union movement at the ALP Easter Conference. Victorian Labor Premier, John Cain says only Labor can fight Communism.

An article in The Argus pronouncing that the Melbourne Trades Hall Council, "has not expressed its support for the [Communist Dissolution] bill".

Statement from Trades Hall Council Secretary, Mr. J. V. Stout urging "decent working conditions for the working class" as the best way to fight Communism