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A packed meeting of more than 70 concerned citizens and representatives from community organisations founded a new campaigning organisation at Brisbane's Electrical Trades Union hall on Wednesday night, responding to what organisers called "an unprecedented crackdown on civil liberties in Queensland".
The Queensland Civil Liberties Network was born amid cheers from meeting participants who set about planning a series of protest actions over coming months, including a rally and march to fall on Parliament's first sitting day, February 11 2014.
Newsletter date: 28 November 2013
WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings
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Event: Now Open [as of 27 Nov 13]: Parkes, Canberra, ACT
Insurgence
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
"The Insurgence exhibition explores art, with all its
revolutionary potential, deployed as a platform for politics."
"The museum welcomes all voices in the House-
Insurgence is the voice of proppaNOW. Insurgence builds on
Brisbane and Queensland Aboriginal rights events for your diary
WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings
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Event: 29 November 2013: South Brisbane, Qld
B.A.S.E Christmas Party
Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy Community Food Program Christmas party!
Jagera Arts Hall
Event details: http://www.989fm.com.au/events/b-a-s-e-christmas-party/
Event details: http://www.989fm.com.au/events/
Newsletter date: 25 November 2013
Contents:
* Greens Senators Rachel Siewert & Penny Wright: Indigenous legal aid cuts must not go ahead
* Amy McQuire, Tracker: Come clean on Indigenous legal aid cuts: Greens
* Brooke Boney, NITV News: Nova Peris questions Indigenous legal aid cuts
* WGAR News: Coalition's proposed cuts 'a heartless decision' says ALSWA: Aboriginal Legal Service WA (9 Sep 13)
* Background to Justice Reinvestment, Aboriginal imprisonment and Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
* Amy McQuire, Tracker: White justice crippling a community
Newsletter date: 15 November 2013
WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings
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Event: Now Open [as of 14 Nov 13]: Parkes, Canberra, ACT
Insurgence
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
"The Insurgence exhibition explores art, with all its
revolutionary potential, deployed as a platform for politics."
"The museum welcomes all voices in the House-
Insurgence is the voice of proppaNOW. Insurgence builds on
Brisbane and Queensland Aboriginal rights events for your diary
WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings
Click on the links for details of the events ...
Event: 25 - 27 November 2013: Cairns, Qld
2013 National Indigenous Health Conference:
Many Pathways, One Outcome
"The 2013 National Indigenous Health Conference is
designed to bring together both government and
non-government agencies who are working in the
field of Indigenous health with the belief that working
Newsletter date: 6 November 2013
Contents:
* Michael Mansell, The Guardian: Why I turned down an Australia Day award
* SBS Living Black Radio's Michelle Lovegrove interviews Michael Mansell: No to Australia Day Award Nomination
* Linda Seaborn, Green Left: Mansell refuses Australia Day award nomination
* Amy Corderoy, Sydney Morning Herald: Aboriginal activist refuses Australia Day award
* The Stringer: South Sea Islander blackbirding descendants live in disadvantage
* Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement and the Aboriginal tent embassies
Last updated: 5 November 2013
Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement and the Aboriginal tent embassies
Main Contents Page:
http://indymedia.org.au/2012/04/22/background-to-the-aboriginal-sovereig...
Euahlayi Peoples Republic homepage: Independent Nation through pre-existing and continuing Statehood
http://www.euahlayipeoplesrepublic.mobi/
WGAR News: "Euahlayi Peoples Republic appoint their Provisional Executive Council of State" (5 Nov 13)
Newsletter date: 5 November 2013
Contents:
* Euahlayi Peoples Republic Media Release: Euahlayi Peoples Republic appoint their Provisional Executive Council of State
* Enlightning Productions, YouTube: Euahlayi Peoples Republic - Provisional Executive Council of State
* Euahlayi Peoples Republic homepage: Independent Nation through pre-existing and continuing Statehood
* Background to the Euahlayi Peoples Republic
* Background to the Aboriginal sovereignty movement and the Aboriginal tent embassies
