Our political principles

We have a Statement of Shared Positions. This document states the fundamental points of political agreement that unite us as a federation. The following is a summary.

We are for anarchy and communism. An anarchist communist society is founded on self-management in all areas of life, guided by the principle: “from each according to ability, to each according to need.”

We understand that how we do things matters. The methods we use are inseparably linked to the outcomes we can achieve. Our actions today shape the direction and potential of revolutionary struggle. Our means must be consistent with our desired ends.

Capitalism cannot be reformed. Capitalism is a social system rooted in exploitation and domination. The state exists to maintain and reproduce this social system. Capitalism and the state must be abolished. This requires revolution.

The fight against all oppression is essential to the fight against capitalism. Even if capitalism could be overthrown without defeating racism, sexism, queerphobia and all other oppressions, these structures and ideas would soon provide the basis for the re-emergence of a class society.

The fight against capitalism is essential to the fight against all oppression. Capitalism uses forms of oppression and domination to divide the working class and to undermine working class unity and power. Capitalism is able to profit from the divisions it creates, by oppressing and marginalising segments of the working class, whilst co-opting other segments in defence of this oppression.

Our strategy is working class power. Anarchism is a movement of class struggle, grounded in the understanding that workers are the ones who make society function, and the working class is the force that can dismantle capitalism and build communism.

We are for federalism and self management. Self-management means workers directly and collectively controlling their own affairs. Federalism is a method of organisation in which power flows from the rank-and-file upward. Decisions are made at the base.

Please read our Statement of Shared Positions for a fuller understanding of our politics.

Our organisation

We follow the approach of organisational dualism, which argues that anarchists must organise at two levels: the political and the mass.

The Anarchist Communist Federation is a political organisation with formal membership, guided by anarchist communist principles. We unite convinced revolutionaries to multiply our efforts as anarchists within the broader working-class movement. Our organisation operates on theoretical unity, a shared strategy, and collective responsibility.

At the mass level, organisation is based not on ideology but on a shared commitment to fighting as workers for our collective interests.

Mass organisations are not merely tools for immediate demands; they are schools of struggle where workers learn to organise collectively and develop the consciousness and capacity to resist capitalism.

The revolution will not arise from a single organisation but from the collective strength, solidarity, and determination of the working class. Our role is to actively participate in these struggles, fostering their revolutionary potential and influencing movements towards anarchist politics and strategies.

Our branches

The Anarchist Communist Federation consists of branches organised by geographic area.

Branches are the base of the federation and the primary location of decision making, debate, and political organisation and intervention.

All persons wishing to join the Federation should approach their nearest branch. If there is no branch in your area, contact the Federation for support in establishing a local branch.

Our current branches are:

Brisbane

Melbourne

Geelong and South West Victoria