The Brereton report exposed the horrific war crimes of Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. Less is known about the activities of the Australian military in the Pacific region. On this episode we explore the bloody history of Australia as an imperialist power and how socialists today understand the dynamics of imperialism in the region with Vinil Kumar. 

Owning up to Australia’s slave labour past by Hersha Kadkol

Backyard bully: Australia's imperialism in the Pacific by Vinil Kumar

The forging of Australian imperialism by Tom O'Lincoln

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Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. 

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