Melbourne

Middle East protests for democracy while Baillieu attempts to silence protest in Victoria

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/08/2011 - 6:06pm

Our right to demonstrate in support Palestinian human rights must be protected. Millions of people across the Middle East have been protesting for freedom of speech and freedom to protest, while in Victoria, the Baillieu government is proceeding to criminalise political protest, particularly protest in support of Palestinian human rights.

The government is trying to shut down Palestine solidarity protests by:

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
Max Brenner 19. BDS movement

“Arrests of Palestine solidarity activists must be condemned” says Geelong Trades Hall secretary

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/08/2011 - 6:04pm

“Supporters of free speech and our right to protest must condemn today’s early morning arrests of Palestine solidarity activists,” said Tim Gooden, secretary of Geelong Trades Hall.

“Since being elected last November, the Baillieu government has begun cracking down on our right to protest.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
BDS movement
Max Brenner 19

Equal Love 'Wedding Rehearsal' in Bourke Street Mall - Melbourne, 10 August 2011

Submitted by peter on Wed, 10/08/2011 - 5:03pm

Leading up to the rally planned for Saturday 13 August marking the 7th anniversary of the re-writing of the Marriage Act to exclude same-sex couples, Equal Love held a mid-week 'Wedding Rehearsal' in the Bourke Street Mall today, Wednesday.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
civil rights
lgbti
Same sex marriage
equal love

URGENT call out from Aboriginal school Ballerrt Mooroop College - picket back on

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/08/2011 - 8:56pm

URGENT call out from Aboriginal school Ballerrt Mooroop College - THE PICKET IS BACK ON. The govt has rejected the appeal to save the school's gymn and ceremonial grounds. The locks have been changed and the power disconnected. Builders are expected within the next few days to begin demolition. On Wednesday the 10th the entire parklands & oval were fenced off. 2-4 security guards will be patrolling the site 24 hours a day and protestors have been told that if anyone goes into the park they will with unlawful trespass. As yet the school has not been fenced.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
Ballert Mooroop College

World at a Crossroads: Climate Change Social Change Conference

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/08/2011 - 6:48pm
Date and Time: 
Fri, 30/09/2011 - 7:00pm to Mon, 03/10/2011 - 7:00pm
Location: 
Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Melbourne University
Contact Name: 
Peter Boyle
Contact Phone: 
0401 760 577
Contact Email: 
climatechangesocialchange2011@gmail.com
Website: 
http://climatechangesocialchange2011.wordpress.com/

Three days of feature talks, panel discussions and more than 20 workshops to discuss solutions for a world in crisis.

Featuring a range of international and local speakers including:
- John Bellamy Foster: renowned US economist and ecologist,
- Ian Angus, a founder of the Ecosocialist International Network

Special Public Meeting: "Capitalist crisis, ecology and socialism" with John Bellamy Foster 7pm, Friday September 30 Conference Venue: Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Melbourne University

Geography: 
Melbourne

Snap Action @ Magistrates Court against arrest of 4 pro-Palestine activists

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/08/2011 - 5:14pm
Date and Time: 
Wed, 10/08/2011 -
10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: 
Melbourne Magistrates Court

NO TO BAILLIEU'S ATTACK ON CIVIL LIBERTIES

Dawn raids see at least 4 pro-Palestine activists arrested, threatened with imprisonment till Sep 5th

Geography: 
Melbourne

Smash the Malaysia Deal: Refugee's are welcome here

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 8:18pm
Date and Time: 
Wed, 10/08/2011 -
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location: 
Bourke Street Mall Swanston Street Melbourne, Australia

The first boatload of asylum seekers, including 14 unaccompanied minors, is set to be deported to Malaysia, a country with an even worse human rights record than Australia. Prime Minister Gillard has stated that the Australian Federal Police will use force to deport these innocent people. This group of asylum seekers is being used as pawns in a political game.

The government needs to be reminded that seeking asylum is not illegal. No-one chooses to be a refugee. War, tyranny and torture are the situations that force people to seek asylum.

Geography: 
Melbourne

Support the Boycott Israel 19

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 7:59pm

I would like to request all who are able to sign the statement of support for the 'Boycott Israel 19' defense campaign. On the 1st of July, 19 activists including myself were arrested by police in a clear attempt to stop effective political activism in support of Palestinian rights. The campaign has been growing as part of the global movement of Boycott, Divestment and Sanction against Israel and it's continuing violation of human rights. The rally on July 1, is a continuation of regular rallies around Melbourne Central and QV where Max Brenner operates. Max Brenner has been a target of this campaign because of it's proud support of the Israeli Defense Force, providing "care packages" to the military and particularly key brigades who were instrumental in the assault on Gaza of 2008/2009. For more information please visit http://boycottisrael19.wordpress.com.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
BDS campaign
Boycott Israel 19

Earthworker Cooperative starts campaign for community owned renewable energy manufacturing in Australia

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 5:12pm

After the success of the campaign launch in Morwell last month the Earthworker Cooperative is now launching the 100,000 Australians Campaign nationally.

“We are going to grow Australian manufacturing jobs which produce the renewable energy goods and work our way out of the climate emergency,” says Dave Kerin, national coordinator of the 100,000 Australians Campaign.

Geography: 
Melbourne
Keywords: 
climate change
renewable energy
Earthworker cooperatives