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Prevent child abuse and neglect.

PETITION: President Obama: Don't Balance the Budget on the Backs of Children
Dear President Obama.
Thank you for your leadership and congratulations on your re-election. We are the voters for action, ready to join you in solving our most pressing challenges. We come from a variety of backgrounds and political affiliations, but are united by the common mission to prevent child abuse and neglect.

In the upcoming budget negotiations and beyond, we believe that keeping children safe should be something on which we can all agree.

From hidden to face-to-face: Seeking truth and global ethical human rights.

From hidden to face-to-face: Seeking truth and global ethical human rights.

Anthony Ravlich
Chairperson
Human Rights Council (New Zealand)
10D/15 City Rd.
Auckland City.
Ph: (0064) (09) 940 9658
www.hrc2001.org.nz

The following post, dated 26 November, 2012, is a continuation of the discussion on Facebook between myself and Jennifer Chim, President and Founder of the World Peace Elite Association (WPEA).

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Whitefellas fail to grasp reality

By Lindy Edwards

AS TONY Abbott dug himself in deeper trying to escape his remarks about ''authentic Aborigines'' recently, his comments were revealing. The way he described Aboriginality had a significance that went beyond rudeness or violating political correctness.

Don’t abandon us as you did in other Royal Commissions

Courtesy of The National Indigenous Times

By Geoff Bagnall

Indigenous leaders have welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard of a wide ranging Royal Commission into child abuse but warned they will demand any recommendations by the Commission are not abandoned by government as they were with the findings into the Royal Commissions into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the Stolen Generations.

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WGAR News: ABC: Fortescue accused of rigging land rights deal

Newsletter date: 25 November 2012

Contents:

* ABC: Fortescue accused of rigging land rights deal
* Background to the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC)
* SBS World News Video: Quake concerns rise at Muckaty Station
* Background to the proposed Muckaty nuclear waste dump
* SBS Living Black: WA Approves James Price Point Gas Hub
* Background to the Save The Kimberley Campaign - James Price Point, north of Broome, WA
* NIRS: Cultural flows a significant part of Murray-Darling plan: Burke
* Background to the Northern Murray-Darling Basin Aboriginal Nations (NBAN)

Dirty campaign to undermine Gillard

There is a dirty campaign being waged to smear the name of the Prime Minister. The claims go back as far as twenty years and seek to discredit Gillard's days as a lawyer before she entered parliament. Not a single substantive claim has been made against her. But the Murdoch press and the right wing political mud slingers are intent on throwing as much muck as they can in the lead up to the next federal election.

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Labor-Coalition plan to build a nuclear waste dump “somewhere” in an earthquake zone

20 Nov 2012 | Scott Ludlam

A new earthquake hazards map produced by Geoscience Australia reveals Tennant Creek -near the proposed site for a nuclear waste dump - is an area of high earthquake risk.

Report: http://www.ga.gov.au/earthquakes/

Following revelations that an alternative site for the waste dump was under active consideration, Australian Greens spokesperson for nuclear policy Senator Scott Ludlam noted the Federal Government appeared increasingly desperate on the issue.

Melbourne and Victoria Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 8 events from 30 November 2012

Melbourne and Victoria Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 9 events from 30 November 2012

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Event: Fri 30 November 2012: Melbourne, Vic
Rally: Meet the Muckaty Mob: Court support
This event is no longer happening

Event: 10 December 2012: various locations internationally
UN International Human Rights Day

Event: 26 January 2013: various locations in Australia
Sovereignty Day / Invasion Day / Survival Day

Event: 13 February 2013: various locations in Australia
National Apology Day
Event details: http://www.nsdc.org.au

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The Wilderness Society WA - Kimberley short film festival

Perth and Western Australia Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 9 events from 27 November 2012

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Event: Tue 27 November 2012: Fremantle, Perth, WA
The Wilderness Society WA Inc:
Kimberley short film festival
"Join us for a great night of amazing short films
shot over the last few years which tell the story
of the campaign to stop a Kimberley gas hub
from being built, at James Price Point.
The night is a fundraiser to support the
challenge of the EPA’s assessment process,
so bring your friends and family!"

Adelaide CBD: International Human Rights Day Book Launch - Note new date and venue!

Adelaide and South Australia Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 10 events from 8 December 2012

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Event: Sat 8 December 2012:
Broome, Perth, Adelaide & Melbourne
(Inter)national day of solidarity for the Kimberley
"On Saturday 8 December, the local community
in Broome, Western Australia, will hold a rally
and concert to oppose the construction of
a giant gas hub on their doorstep.
On the same day, we'll be holding events
around the country in solidarity with Broome,
and to celebrate a fantastic year's work

ANTaR ACT 2012 David Hunter Memorial Lecture + Kevin Gilbert (1933-1993) Art Retrospective

Canberra Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 10 events from 27 November 2012

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Event: Tue 27 November 2012: Barton, Canberra, ACT
2012 David Hunter Memorial Lecture
What next for constitutional recognition?
Guest speaker: Les Malezer, Co-chair of
National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples
Organised by ANTaR ACT
ANTaR ACT website: http://antaract.wordpress.com
Flyer: http://antaract.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/99_210-dhml-flyer.jpg
Event details: http://antaract.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/79/

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Brisbane and Gold Coast Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 12 events from 25 November 2012

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Event: 10am Sun 25 November 2012: Qld State Library
1st Brisbane Sovereignty & Land Rights Conference
* BBQ breakfast from 9-9:45am
at Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy, Musgrave Park
* Conference begins at 10am Queensland State Library
Speakers include:
* Mark McMurtrie
* Adrian Burragubba
* Robbie Thorpe
* Wayne Wharton
* Marshall Bell
* Norman Johnson
* Michael Anderson
* Kevin Arjin
* Gracelyn Smallwood
* Michael Mansell
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/295153823919301/

Sydney and NSW Aboriginal rights events for your diary - 14 events from 23 November 2012

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Last updated: 24 November 2012

Event: 23 November 2012 to 20 January 2013: Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative presents:
Ripple Effect: Boomalli Founding Members Exhibition
25th Anniversary Exhibition
* Officially opened by Gary Foley.
Opening night celebrations will include
performances and music.
* Public Program weekend:
Saturday 24 November,
1pm – Curator tour with Keith Munro
2pm – Artist talks
Sunday 25 November,
1pm – Panel discussion:

WGAR News: Upcoming Aboriginal rights events around Australia - 23 events from 23 November 2012

Newsletter date: 23 November 2012

Last updated 24 November 2012 to:
* include BHP Billiton Sydney AGM Protest on Thu 29 Nov 12
* cancel Melbourne Rally: Meet the Muckaty Mob on Fri 30 Nov 12

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Event: 23 November 2012 to 20 January 2013: Leichhardt, Sydney, NSW
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative presents:
Ripple Effect: Boomalli Founding Members Exhibition
25th Anniversary Exhibition
* Officially opened by Gary Foley.
Opening night celebrations will include
performances and music.
* Public Program weekend: