1989-2005
Socialist Workers Party changed name to Democratic Socialist Party (DSP). Green Left Weekly was launched, replacing Direct Action in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union. In 1994, John advocated and forged the formation among like-minded parties, particularly in Asia, an international network aimed at socialist renewal, and published discussion journal Links. He and Max Lane were centrally involved in advocating and bringing about a series of Asia-Pacific solidarity conferences, first in 1998, then 2000 (as Marxism 2000), 2002 and 2005. In 2005, John’s first volume on DSP and Resistance history was published.
John reading in his study – July 1995.
John revisiting his old Preston Tram Depot with daughter Emma following a Resistance conference in Melbourne – July 1995.
John addressing a Democratic Socialist Party conference - Sometime between 1996-98.
John (right) staffing a stall at a Euro March preparatory meeting in Koln, Germany – February 1999.
John (right) pictured with Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Comrade Ganashan in Delhi, India – March 29, 1999.
John (right) with Pierre Rousset and Max Lane following approval of release from detention in Jakarta – June 11, 2001.
John (right) and other activists immediately following release from detention in Jakarta – June 11, 2001.
John seated in front of anti-racism banner at Resistance conference in Melbourne – July 2001.
John speaking on the phone at his desk at the Democratic Socialist Party National Office in Sydney – 2001.
John addressing the 2nd Asia-Pacific International Solidarity Conference (APISC) in Sydney – April 1, 2002.
John addressing Democratic Socialist Party conference – 2002.
John speaking at Democratic Socialist Party congress – December 2003.
John explaining the 1966 Sydney protests against US President Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) which he took part in – 2003.
John (right) with US comrade Barry Sheppard in Sydney – January 2004.