A critique of neoliberalism. Chomsky argues against pro-corporate economies and political policies that boost the power of private ownership. He points to detrimental policies endowed upon poorer nations by IMF, the World Bank and the World Trade Organisation.Contemporary relevance to governance and economy of first and third world countries & deployment of neoliberalism.Paper; book. Front cover: black background; colour picture of protesters facing off against police; white lettering.Front cover: authors' names and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, neoliberalism, economics, economy, politics, policy, corporate ownership, international monetary fund, imf, the world bank, world trade organisation, social commentary, free enterprise, democracy

A memento book published by the AMWU dedicated to past and present employees at Ford. Copies were presented to members who were made redundant in 2017. The book is a short history of Ford and includes photographs, members' stories and AMWU achievements over this time. Significant to the history of manufacturing (vehicle) in Australia and working conditions of members.Paperback; grey cover with a photograph of unidentified persons with a Ford vehicle; gold and white lettering.Front cover: title. Back cover: AMWU logo.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, manufacturing - vehicle, amwu, australian manufacturing workers' union, unions, oral history, ford

Barry Cohen was a minister in the Hawke Labor government. The book gives realistic advice about entering politics, with particular emphasis that politicians should know Australia's history.Australian politics.Book; 264 pages. Cover: blue background; black and white drawing of Fraser, Curtin, Hawke, Whitlam, Menzies and Chifley; black and white lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, politics and government, prime minister, history - australia, alp, australian labor party, chifley, ben, fraser, john malcolm, curtin, john, hawke, bob, whitlam, gough, menzies, bob

Historical account of Australia's emergency services. Articles by a number of contributors and authorities.Relevant to how disasters and emergencies are serviced in Australia, public health and safety.Paper; book. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, emergency services, disasters, disaster relief, emergency, health, safety, history

A history of private bus services in Victoria. Includes many anecdotal accounts as well as illustrations.Relevant to history and development of industry and employment possibilities in Victoria.Paper; book. Front cover: light green background; artistic impression of a male driving a Geelong bus; black lettering. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, public transport, buses, buses - private, businesses, employment, history