23 March 1950: Trades Hall Council Votes to Reject Proposed Banning of the Communist Party
Title
23 March 1950: Trades Hall Council Votes to Reject Proposed Banning of the Communist Party
Subject
The Communist Party of Australia
Description
Motion carried by the Trades Hall Council against the proposed banning of the Communist Party
Creator
Victorian Trades Hall Council
Source
Minute book [Victorian] Trades Hall Council 1948 to 1950
Publisher
Victorian Trades Hall Council
Date
23/3/1950
Contributor
David Coates
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Archive
Text
CLAUSE 11
11. PROPOSED BANNING OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY
That it be a recommendation to the constituent bodies, that the banning of any political party, however distasteful their views, is contrary to the principles of freedom of assembly
and freedom of expression. We are, therefore, of the opinion that each of the three constituent bodies should oppose any legislation proposing the banning of the Communist Party.
Secretary Stout moved - THAT clause 11 be received.
Delegates A. Bendall and 1. Connell moved -
THAT this item be adjourned until the first business after the Minutes at the next meeting.
Vice-President Horan and Delegate R.A. Gordon moved - THAT Council now adjourn.
11. PROPOSED BANNING OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY
That it be a recommendation to the constituent bodies, that the banning of any political party, however distasteful their views, is contrary to the principles of freedom of assembly
and freedom of expression. We are, therefore, of the opinion that each of the three constituent bodies should oppose any legislation proposing the banning of the Communist Party.
Secretary Stout moved - THAT clause 11 be received.
Delegates A. Bendall and 1. Connell moved -
THAT this item be adjourned until the first business after the Minutes at the next meeting.
Vice-President Horan and Delegate R.A. Gordon moved - THAT Council now adjourn.
Original Format
Type-written minutes.
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Citation
Victorian Trades Hall Council, “23 March 1950: Trades Hall Council Votes to Reject Proposed Banning of the Communist Party,” THE VICTORIAN TRADES HALL: AN ARCHIVAL HISTORY, accessed May 5, 2024, https://bpeddlesdenweds2.omeka.net/items/show/10.