Some call for police to stop investigating police, others call for just common decency, when will police be brought into line with the rest of us, and for their sakes too, in being held accountable for behaviour that just makes it too difficult for us to trust in each other?
Newsletter date: 13 March 2012
Contents:
* "Hear the Voice of the People!": Video of Senate Hearing at Maningrida 22 February 2012
* Sisters of St Joseph question 'Stronger Futures Legislation'
* Bishop Saunders calls NT Intervention Policy a "travesty"
* Amnesty: Policies of exclusion continue in NT remote Indigenous housing programs
* Book Review: 'NT Consultation Report 2011 - By Quotations'
* More 'Stronger Futures' Legislation related articles
* Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws
* Petition to Save Ballerrt Mooroop College
he Socialist Party is holding its annual National Conference on March 30, 31 & April 1 at the Fitzroy Town Hall.
The aim of the event is to analyse the current political climate in order to better prepare ourselves for the period ahead. The following sessions focus on the situation in Australia, China and the world. They are all open to the public and we encourage all of our supporters to attend.
Friday March 30
7.00pm – 9.00pm: China on the Brink of social explosion - A socialist analysis.
Speaker: Vincent Kolo, senior editor of chinaworker.info
Saturday March 31
Refugee Action Collective Victoria is proud to host a public forum to challenge the anti-people smuggling rhetoric dominant in Australian politics.
Black Harmony Gathering 2012 - The Fairfield Amphitheater, Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield - will see audiences celebrate the diverse communities of Australia, Pacific Islands and the Middle East. Music, dance, children's activities, food and more. Featuring Sol Nation, Kutcha Edwards, Monica Weightman with Fresh Mob, Koorie Tiddas, Culture Crew, Peter Rotumah, Teame Ersie, James Henry, Te Karangatahi Maori Club, Aminata, Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie, Indigenous dance & more! Indigenous, Halal & cultural delights. Alcohol free event. Bring a cushion & picnic. Dogs on lead.
Gerry Georgatos
The compassionate left wing screams for social justice and argues for our governments and society's institutions to have a heart and help people from the bottom end up, and to desist with the proposition that they can achieve for the downtrodden by working from the top end of town and down.
The bona fide left wing is fractious and forever splintering and yet it calls out for groundswells of people power to coalesce in mass social movements which will give rise to cultural waves.
The Sea Shepherd flagship the M/Y Steve Irwin arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday morning to a heroes welcome. The crew are happy to be able to stretch their legs back on land, and are keen to show supporters their home and the site of all the action. The ship will be open for tours this coming Sunday and Monday, so please head on down to Williamstown and check it out.
WHAT: Public tours of the M/Y Steve Irwin
WHEN: Sunday and Monday, March 11th & 12th, 10AM-5PM
WHERE: Seaworks wharf, Williamstown (map)
PRICE: Donation appreciated
Newsletter date: 9 March 2012
Contents:
* New report into 'Stronger Futures' consultations by Jumbunna
* Former PM Malcolm Fraser launches new report into consultations
* More 'Stronger Futures' Legislation related articles
* Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws
* Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention
* Other articles
* Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 20 events from 9 March 2012
* NEW REPORT INTO 'STRONGER FUTURES' CONSULTATIONS BY JUMBUNNA:
- The Report
Jumbunna, University of Technology Sydney:
Newsletter date: 8 March 2012
Contents:
* Our Generation and ANTaR have launched a new video and campaign
* Proposed Stronger Futures laws "will kill Aboriginal people"
* Write to Senators re Stronger Futures laws
* NT Intervention panel discussion by Dr John Falzon, Lynette De Santis and Adam Giles
* More Stronger Futures Legislation related articles
* Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention legislation
* "WA stolen wages offer 'cruel and heartless', says legal service" GLW
* "We are lucky Bob Carr was not appointed Indigenous Affairs Minister!" Gerry Georgatos
Please join us on Thursday 15th, 22nd and 29th of March at 6.30pm for a ‘Taste of film’ - A menu of short and feature films all about food. Be part of the conversation after each screening.
* Enjoy FREE hot POPCORN & buy organic snacks from The Pantry *
Screening Program
Thursday 29th - Hungry For Change
