occupy

Protester

Anonymous — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:36:10 +0000

I've been filming at protests for the last 5 years in Australia as an independent film-maker using the footage I capture in documentaries. I've always wanted to make a video using all the protests I have filmed at and this is it, well, almost all the protests I've filmed at. This video is rather special to me and I composed this tune myself for my latest documentary, Surviving Earth. http://youtu.be/Grvf9TNCmwY

www.survivingearthmovie.com

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Occupy Policing: A Report into the Effects and Legality of the Eviction of Occupy Melbourne from City Square on 21 October 2011

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:28:49 +0000

One year on from the controversial eviction of Occupy Melbourne from the City Square, the Occupy Melbourne Legal Support Team has authored and released a qualitative report, entitled Occupy Policing: A Report into the Effects and Legality of the Eviction of Occupy Melbourne from City Square on 21 October 2011.

The Report documents protesters’ experiences of policing. The Report complements these eye-witness accounts with an account of the relevant laws.

The Report makes several key findings including:

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My hat goes off to those organising DIY events around Melbourne

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:16:50 +0000

Recently I read an article on Indymedia that was a review on a DIY bridge gig held in North Melbourne. I have decided to write this follow-up article looking at a few of the DIY gigs that have been happening around Melbourne at the moment. Especially in the punk scene lot of the DIY of movement has been growing somewhat stale compared to what it has been in previous days.

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Longshore Workers, Truckers: Shut the Ports, Coast to Coast!

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:31:18 +0000

December 2011

Following Dec. 12 West Coast Port Blockade

Longshore Workers, Truckers: Shut the Ports, Coast to Coast!

Occupy protesters blockade the port of Oakland, California, December 12. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Punks Not Dead - Melbourne punk bands reclaim unused spaces for shows

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:59:06 +0000

Almost 35 years since punk hit independent bands in Melbourne, Australia are still keeping the punk spirit alive. They are are saying F*@% you! to the main stream venues around that charge high prices for drinks, large entrance fees and make bands jump through hoops to play by running their own shows in unused spaces.

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Occupy Melbourne's Dare To Share Teddy Bears Protest

Anonymous — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:29:15 +0000

After our weekend picnics were rained out on consecutive weekends Occupy Melbourne's Dare To Share Teddy Bears Protest went off on Friday December 9th without a hitch. About 25 kids, carers and others met up in Treasury Gardens at 10am for a picnic before heading off on a tour of the various bodies involved in cutting $481 million from education spending in the past year. Despite a little interference from Protective Services officers we were able to occupy the lobbies of the Premiers Office, Department of Education and Department of Education (Office of Children and Early Childhood) buildings. At each we engaged in various activities including mic checks linking the big picture (capitalist greed) to the everyday one (cuts to TAFE, VCAL, occasional care, school maintenances, etc), sining the Teddy Bears protest song (lyrics below) and presenting novelty sized Education report cards (small version attached) failing the government for its anti-social behaviour and indicating that it "must do better". A fun time was had by all and we have plans for more kid friendly protests in the near future.

Video: http://youtu.be/80OeJ08Y8v0

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We are not outraged…

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:28:41 +0000

We are not outraged…

The explosion of rage we see all over the world doesn’t start from joyfully indignant citizens, respectful of the constitutional State, who can afford the luxury of non-violence… but from us, exploited proletarians, in struggle against the every time worse conditions of survival imposed on us.

We are not outraged, shocked, indignant…

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How to deal with pepper/capcicum spray should you ever need to

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:29:23 +0000

Here is the lowdown on pepper/capsicum spray for those who couldn't get to our direct action workshop. i handed out photocopies based on starhawk's action medics manual here: http://www.starhawk.org/activism/trainer-resources/teargas.html but i just want to say that while the information is excellent, the language is a liiiiiiiiiiiiittle bit hysterical, so here is my opening spiel, followed by a condensed version of how to deal.

THIS IS NOT A DEFINITIVE GUIDE.

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a link-list of how to's for occupy movements

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:26:45 +0000

How to set up the basis of an occupation structures real quick

http://www.crudeawakening.org.uk/node/9
see video 5 - 1min 47 seconds.

road block tripods quick at 55 seconds
video 4 - using nvda to defend space

how to surge and take a space
http://irregularrhythmasylum.blogspot.com/2007/10/another-g13-report.html

how to protect yourself
http://www.devo.com/sarin/shieldbookbw.pdf

affinity groups, medical support etc
http://antimedia.net/cookbook/
http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23525/20020211-0000/www.woomera2002.com/af...

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Cop It Sweet - Occupy Melbourne

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:27:12 +0000

Over 1000 people marched from the State Library of Victoria to Treasury Gardens on 29th October 2011 as part of the ongoing Occupy Melbourne protests.

Our boys and girls in blue were on the streets again today, dodging criticism for the use of brutal strong arm tactics against the public when evicting the Occupy Melbourne protest from City Square on the 21st of October.

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Some thoughts on Occupy Melbourne - from a drifter

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:55:28 +0000

some thoughts on occupy melbourne - from someone who has drifted in and out --- occupy melbourne still at state library.

- general assemblies. before or after any large proposal is debated
small fishbowl discussions should be conveened. what i mean is that
people sitting in general assembly turn to their left and talk about
the proposals for a short time in smaller groups before a consensus is
strived for at the GA. By doing so an opportunity for amended
proposals are created and people get to know each other and get an

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For democracy and discipline: A plea to Occupy Melbourne

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:58:04 +0000

Submitted by riot_dude on Oct 26 2011 12:04
tags: AustraliaJames PollardOccupy Wall Street
The end of Occupy Melbourne

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Peacefully protesting the CHOGM Business Forum

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:37:29 +0000

On the 25 October 2011, Julia Gillard along with the head of Woodside addressed the Gala ball at the CHOGM business forum at the Burswood Casino in what is to be the first of a week of CHOGM events and protests.

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International news and opinion

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Eviction and new beginnings

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:45:52 +0000

Footage from the violent eviction of Occupy Melbourne in City Square by police, and the demonstration itself, leading up to the general assembly 10 hours after the initial eviction, with words from speakers about the police brutality and where the movement should go from here.

https://www.engagemedia.org/Members/occupymelbourne/videos/occupy-melbou...

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Occupy Melbourne statement: Young Aboriginal man admitted to hospital after vicious police attack

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:30:26 +0000

Media Release – 3.30 pm Friday OCTOBER 21st 2011Koby James, 21, a young indigenous resident of Melbourne was the last person in the Occupy Melbourne movement to be violently evicted from the city square.
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He had the aboriginal flag draped around his shoulders as the police viciously and indiscriminately evicted the Occupy Melbourne movement. Koby James is currently in care with the Victorian Aboriginal health service.

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