Resistance by both free and unfree labourers emerged soon after the colony of NSW was established in 1788. Sometimes, this took the form of individuals absconding from their masters; at other times, it involved collective action, including strikes, go-slows, riots and sabotage. Professor Michael Quinlan, author of "The Origins of Worker Mobilisation: Australia 1788-1850" (2017) brings this rich history to light.