Fight Back

In order to organise against the "right" onslaught both at University and in society it is essential that progressive students are organised into a strong united, "broadly left" organisation. Last year the Progressive Student Alliance was formed to provide a progressive base for students who wished to participate and actively fight for progressive policy at Student Representative Council meetings, and to organise against the onslaught to our living standards, civil liberties and conditions of study.

The Progressive Student Alliance (PSA) is an open democratically run organisation which meets regularly and organises a number of forums, seminars and social activities. Any student, no matter what their level of political understanding, is always welcomed.

Last year the PSA organised a highly successful picket outside the National Party Conference and a major demonstration outside Muldoon's election meeting at the Wellington Town Hall. Seminars on "Socialism in New Zealand" and the state of the Students' Association were also held. PSA also took an active role in the bursaries and abortion campaigns.

Lindy Cassidy