item details
NameSocialist Action badge
ProductionSocialist Action League; producer; 1975; New Zealand
Classificationbadges
Materialsmetal, paper, ink, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 44mm (width), 44mm (height), 5mm (depth), 44mm (diameter)
Registration NumberGH026482
Credit lineGift of Kay Goodger, 2023
Overview
This badge belonged to Kay Goodger who was one of the founders of WONAAC (Women's National Abortion Action Campaign), and a member of the Socialist Action League, New Zealand.
The Socialist Action League was founded in 1969 by students from Victoria University of Wellington. This badge supported Labour to remain in government in the elections of 1975, and called for people to vote for Socialist Action. National eventually won the election.