Lance Sharkey's “The Trade Unions - Communist Theory & Practice” was reprinted 8 times with two generations of Communist Party and union activists studying it. Containing much of relevance that is still valuable reading for union activists today

Published in 1946, L. Harry Gould, having been frustrated with contemporary dictionaries and their obvious bias and play with definitions, compiled a Marxist Glossary to clearly define terms and their meanings for Marxist Leninists. A great document to use when in doubt of definitions while reading!

Published in 1945, this well researched pamphlet gives a clear analysis on the encroaching privatisation of public industry in Australia, from the Commonwealth Bank and the public owned Brickworks and much more.

Written in 1939, this work by British Communist Emile Burns was one of many that set out the basics of Marxism-Leninism for a generation of activists. His accessible style and deep understanding influenced many to commit to the cause of socialism and Communism.

Around the beginning of the 1960’s the Sino-Soviet split occurred and Communist Parties the world over found themselves deciding which line to support, that of the CPSU or CPC. This pamphlet is the Communist Party of Australia’s response to these events.

One of the most important tasks of any principled Communist party is the education of the party members and the proletariat. In carrying out this task, ”Handbook for Tutors” sets out a practical and effective method for any comrade who wishes to tutor others in the basics of Communist theory, giving clear and precise instructions on the content to be taught and how exactly it should be taught.

This post-WW2 booklet makes a powerful argument for why Communists should focus on the work of local councils. Covering a wide field of issues, local councils were and are still optimum for communists. The ACP has a proud history of involvement in local councils and this work is a how to guide on approaching the task of building the Party’s presence in your local area.

This excellent booklet is a step by step guide of socialism including many of the ideas and theories. “Written by a prominent member of the British Communist Party in 1942. Its concluding section about the British Communist Party applies equally to the Australian Communist Party.”

An honest and detailed document explaining the nature of the Australian Labour Party, its assault and restraint of our union movement and its relationship to Capitalism. Published in the 1940s, yet remarkably relevant in our time. A very worthwhile read for understanding the ALP.

Written in 1920, this booklet conveys the revolutionary enthusiasm of those early days of the Third (Communist) International. The Party set a bold course and made it clear Parliaments may provide a platform for Communists to rally against capitalism, but is not going to overthrow it.