WGAR News: Breaking News: Insiders confirm Sit-In last straw for Prime Minister - leadership change: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer

Freedom Movement Sit-In for Aboriginal rights at Parliament House, Canberra, on 9 February 2015

Newsletter date: 3 February 2015

Updates on the Sit-In including Flyer:

https://indymedia.org.au/events/freedom-movement-sit-in-at-parliament-ho...

Contents:

* Breaking News: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Insiders confirm Sit-In last straw for Prime Minister - leadership change
* News: Green Left: In Brief: Parliament sit-in for Aboriginal rights
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: In Australia, there is the Aboriginal rights struggle
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Date with destiny - February 9 - First Peoples will Sit-In
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Freedom Movement to return on resumption of parliament [Featuring Michael Anderson]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Freedom Movement to confront Federal politicians [Featuring Christine Abdulla]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Freedom Movement to confront politicians in Canberra [Featuring Vanessa Culbong]
* News: National Indigenous Times: Freedom Movement to confront politicians on February 9
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 10 Minute Video Footage of Tue 27th of January 2015 National Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House Canberra
* Homepage of the 'National Freedom Movement': http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement

- Breaking News

The Stringer: Insiders confirm Sit-In last straw for Prime Minister - leadership change
http://thestringer.com.au/insiders-confirm-sit-in-last-straw-for-prime-m...
1 Feb 15: "Our sources in Government have told us that Mr Abbott’s time as Prime Minister is done. There will be a leadership change. Both sides of Government are aware of the fast approaching Sit-In. They have said the Sit-In by this nation’s most marginalised peoples - the First Peoples - will be seen as the final straw for Mr Abbott after a series of controversial decisions, gaffes and after a series of reductionist policies that have thumped Australians with hardship. ... " By Gerry Georgatos, a life-long human rights and social justice campaigner, a multi-award winning investigative journalist

- News

Green Left: In Brief: Parliament sit-in for Aboriginal rights
https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/58140
31 Jan 15: "The National Freedom Movement is planning a second sit-in protest at Parliament House in Canberra when federal parliament resumes on February 9. Protesters will raise issues, including the large numbers of Aboriginal children being taken from their families and the destruction of homeland communities. Aboriginal leader Michael Anderson said: "Unity is how we will achieve anything. We need to come together as nations, support and educate each other on how we take what is ours.""

- Analysis / Opinion

The Stringer: In Australia, there is the Aboriginal rights struggle
The Stringer: http://thestringer.com.au/in-australia-there-is-the-aboriginal-rights-st...
Sovereign Union: http://sovereignunion.mobi/node/1207
30 Jan 15:  "In this last year, a Freedom Movement - an Aboriginal Spring - has arisen where now there is the urgent call for more of the changes still outstanding to be addressed for the descendants of the First Peoples. On January 27, the Freedom Movement marched to Federal Parliament, defiantly walking past the police who tried to stop them. The Freedom Movement protesters gave notice that they would commence a historic Sit-In at the main entrance of Federal Parliament on February 9, the day parliament reopens. The nation’s media will have no choice but to ask, "What is wrong in our nation?" ... " By Gerry Georgatos, a life-long human rights and social justice campaigner, a multi-award winning investigative journalist

- Analysis / Opinion

The Stringer: Date with destiny - February 9 - First Peoples will Sit-In
http://thestringer.com.au/date-with-destiny-february-9-first-peoples-wil...
28 Jan 15: "Delegates and supporters of the Freedom Movement have set themselves a date with destiny after marching on Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday declaring they would be back in even larger numbers on February 9 to confront the country’s politicians about their treatment and policies affecting First Nations People. ... The Freedom Movement 200 who marched from Aboriginal Tent Embassy sat themselves right in front of Federal Parliament. The media swarmed as Ghillar Michael Anderson launched a speech for the ages. "We will be back February 9 and we will stay. ... "" By Gerry Georgatos, a life-long human rights and social justice campaigner, a multi-award winning investigative journalist

- Audio

NIRS: Freedom Movement to return on resumption of parliament
http://nirs.org.au/NEWS/Freedom-Movement-to-return-on-resumption-of-parl...
28 Jan 15: "Members of the Freedom Movement have announced they'll return to Canberra when Federal parliament resumes next month. ... Freedom Movement delegate Michael Anderson (pictured) says the Aboriginal rights struggle has a new lease of life. Mr Anderson says they'll commence another rally on February 9 when politicians return to the nation's capital." Gerry Georgatos, Correspondent

- Audio

NIRS: Freedom Movement to confront Federal politicians
http://nirs.org.au/NEWS/Freedom-Movement-to-confront-Federal-politicians
29 Jan 15: "Members of the Freedom Movement are calling for support for a second sit-in protest in Canberra when Federal parliament resumes in less than two weeks' time. This week, the Movement gave notice they'll re-commence their protest on February 9 to confront politicians when they return to the nation's capital. Ngarrindjeri woman Christine Abdulla travelled from South Australia to Canberra to march on Parliament House at the weekend and she says government policies are racist." Gerry Georgatos, Correspondent

- Audio

NIRS: Freedom Movement to confront politicians in Canberra
http://nirs.org.au/NEWS/Freedom-Movement-to-confront-politicians-in-Canb...
28 Jan 15: "Members of the Freedom Movement say they'll confront politicians about the removal of Aboriginal children from family when they return to Canberra next month. The movement has announced they'll again travel to the nation's capital when Federal parliament resumes on February 9. ... Noongar woman and grandmothers' advocate Vanessa Culbong told the rally the high numbers of children in out-of-home care has to end." Gerry Georgatos, Correspondent

- News

National Indigenous Times: Freedom Movement to confront politicians on February 9
http://www.nit.com.au/news/3979-freedom-movement-to-confront-politicians...
28 Jan 15: "Delegates and supporters of the Freedom Movement have set themselves a date with destiny after marching on Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday declaring they would be back in even larger numbers on February 9 to confront the country's politicians about their treatment and policies affecting First Nations People. More than 200 delegates and supporters marched on... "

- Video

10 Minute Video Footage of Tue 27th of January 2015 National Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House Canberra
By Eleanor Gilbert on Vimeo
http://vimeo.com/user1605040
http://vimeo.com/117994794
http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement#!events/co3d

- Homepage

Homepage of the 'National Freedom Movement'
http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement

- Background

WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/26/wgar-background-to-the-national-free...

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WGAR News: Footage of Tue 27th of January 2015 'National Freedom Movement' Sit-In at Parliament House Canberra: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo

https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/02/wgar-news-footage-of-tue-27th-of-jan...

Contents:

* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 10 Minute Video Footage of Tue 27th of January 2015 National Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House Canberra
* Video: NITV News: Freedom Movement’s Canberra Sit-In on 'First Day of Resistance'
* Video: NITV News: Heavy Handed Policing During Invasion Day Marches: Video
* Video: NITV News: Always was, Always will be Aboriginal Land: Rallies Across Australia on Survival Day 2015
* Video: More Invasion Day Videos from Eleanor Gilbert & Respect and Listen
* Audio: Invasion Day Radio
* Homepage of the 'National Freedom Movement': http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement

WGAR News: Flyer: First Nations Freedom Movement - Parliament House Sit-In - From 9th of February 2015 - Every day 10am till 4pm - Until Our Voice Is Heard

https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/04/wgar-news-flyer-first-nations-freedo...

Contents:

* Appeal: National Freedom Movement: Save the National Indigenous Times
* Analysis / Opinion: Dr Woolombi Waters, Indymedia Australia: Litigation now the new censorship in reporting the news in the 21st century - National Indigenous Times
* WGAR News: Gerry Georgatos on the future of the National Indigenous Times: NITV News

* Flyer: First Nations Freedom Movement - Parliament House Sit-In - From 9th of February 2015 - Every day 10am till 4pm - Until Our Voice Is Heard
* Flyer: National Freedom Movement - Sit in protest 9th of February outside Parliament house Canberra 10am til 4pm every day
* Event: Indymedia Australia: Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House, Canberra, on 9 February 2015
* News: National Indigenous Times: First Peoples to confront politicians on February 9 in Canberra
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos and Warren Barnsley, NIRS: Protesters set to descend on Canberra [Featuring Freedom Movement supporter Josh Collard]

* Homepage of the 'National Freedom Movement': http://freedommovement2014.wix.com/freedommovement
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement

WGAR News: Aboriginal Sovereign Manifesto of Demands - National Aboriginal Freedom Movement

https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/10/wgar-news-aboriginal-sovereign-manif...

Contents:

* Manifesto: Aboriginal Sovereign Manifesto of Demands - National Aboriginal Freedom Movement Aboriginal Embassy, Canberra, Australia
* Audio: Adam Evans, NIRS: Protesters come face-to-face with politicians during 'sit-in' [Featuring Tauto Sansbury and Gerry Georgatos]
* Audio Interview: Living Black Radio: 090215 ACT Freedom Sit In [Featuring Tauto Sansbury]
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: They Came For The Abbott Spill, And Missed The Only Real Story In Town
* Audio: Ninah Kopel, The Wire: Protesting worlds worst child removal rate [Featuring Sue-Ellen Tighe, Michael Anderson and Tauto Sansbury]
* Video: NITV News - 9 February 2015: "GMAR groups from across the country rallied with Freedom Movement campaigners on the grounds of Parliament house to deliver a set of demands ... "
* News & Photos: CAAMA Radio at First Nations Freedom Movement Canberra 2015
* News & Photos: 9 News: Protesters attempt to derail TODAY Show's Canberra broadcast to bring attention to indigenous deaths in custody
* Photos from the Sit-In: Sovereign Union & Stop Stolen Generations Facebook
* Current Event: Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House, Canberra, from 9 February 2015
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement

WGAR News: Aboriginal Protestors Deliver List of Demands To Parliament: CAAMA Video

https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/11/wgar-news-aboriginal-protestors-deli...

Contents:

* Video: CAAMA: Aboriginal Protestors Deliver List of Demands To Parliament
[Featuring Clive Palmer, Tauto Sansbury, Michael Anderson, GMAR, Jenni Munro, Les Coe & Roxley Foley]
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Freedom Movement delegates report back on the meeting with Nigel Scullion
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Freedom Movement Sit-In protesters present Manifesto to Bill Shorten
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Clive Palmer responds to National Freedom Movement presence
* News & Photos: CAAMA: Nigel Scullion Visits Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra
* News: CAAMA News: "Aboriginal Rights advocates say they could soon send a delegation to England to present the Queen with a list of issues ... " [Featuring Tauto Sansbury]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Freedom Movement meets with Indigenous affairs minister [Featuring Tauto Sansbury & Nigel Scullion]
* Audio Interview: Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Michael Anderson on the Sit-In
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio: Young Voices... [Featuring Timothy Wilkey & Bud Spearim]
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Vanessa Culbong, Perth, speaks out at the Sit-In
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Sisters speak out at the Sit-In: Deaths in Custody
* Audio Interview: The Stringer Audio/Radio News: Gerry Georgatos interviews Bill Shorten on Aboriginal issues
* Audio Interview: The Stringer Audio/Radio News: Gerry Georgatos interviews Clive Palmer on Aboriginal issues
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Leadership squabbling, not Aboriginal rights struggle, consumed by mainstream media
* News: National Indigenous Times: Scullion commits to consult with Freedom Movement and grandmothers
* Media Roundup: Diet Simon, Linksunten Indymedia: Aboriginal protesters come face-to-face with politicians during Canberra 'sit-in'
* Photos: Sovereign Union: Canberra Sit-in Gallery - 9 February 2015
* Event: Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House, Canberra, on 9 February 2015
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement