Fighting Back: The Politics of the Unemployed in Victoria in the Great Depression

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The book explores the historical context of the Work for the Dole program, first implemented in Victoria in 1932, highlighting its role in shaping unemployed politics. It delves into critical issues such as sustenance provision, relief work, tenant evictions, and free speech, illustrating how unemployed workers and their families organized and fought against successive governments to address these challenges. The narrative sheds light on the struggles and activism of those impacted by economic hardship during this period.