Month: September 2010

Building Solidarity, Combating Occupation and Apartheid

Building Solidarity, Combating Occupation and Apartheid

National Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions conference

Melbourne, 29 – 31 October 2010

– activism in support of Palestine –

Dear friends and supporters,

We are very pleased to announce the participation of American Jewish activist and author, Anna Baltzer in the upcoming Australian national Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Conference.… Go to Article

War and Peace: new text in reading group

“I don’t want the peace

that passeth understanding

But rather the understanding

that bringeth peace”

— Hellen Keller

Hi to all on a number of lists

Those of you who are in Brisbane or in transport reach of it may be interested in attending the reading of the next book being read by the group that meets at Kings College within the University of Queensland each Thursday at 1pm.… Go to Article

CANBERRA PEOPLE ASSEMBLY UPDATE

Calling all refugee supporters to join the
Peoples Assembly in Canberra @ Opening of Parliament
Tuesday 28 September, 12.30-1.30pm (gathering from 12noon)

Speakers include:

Adam Bandt, Greens MP
Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Senator
Tamil Community speaker
Afghan Community Speaker

Dear Refugee Supporter

The election is over and the real work of government is about to begin.… Go to Article

The ‘day of the political street march’ — struggle for democratic rights in Queensland

Democratic Rights Struggle 1977 – 1979

On 4 September 1977 Joh Bjelke Petersen, the Premier of Queensland, said the day of the political street march is over.… Go to Article

Veterans Speak Out against the Afghan War at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney

Media Release 21 September 2010

Speak Out against the Afghan War
at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney

Concerned veterans will conduct a public Speak Out against the Afghanistan War at the gates of Holsworthy Barracks,

from noon Friday 24 September 2010
Moorebank Road, Holsworthy

Holsworthy Barracks is home to the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), the 2nd Commando Regiment and support units.… Go to Article

OCTOBER IN MELBOURNE – A Month of Lectures

OCTOBER IN MELBOURNE – A MONTH OF LECTURES Hurry and book before tickets sell out

TARIQ ALI Edward Said Memorial Lecturer for 2010Wednesday 6 October 2010, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start The Auditorium, Melbourne City Conference Centre, 333 Swanston Street, City
Hosted by Australians for Palestine with the Victorian Trades Hall Council & Students for Palestine
(Tariq Ali will be giving the Edward Said Memorial Lecture in Adelaide on 9 October) TALK: “From Bush to Obama – change we can believe in?”… Go to Article

Labor 4A Just Palestine weekly report beginning 13 September including RTBU QLD motion

Dear all

Also attached is the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) QLD

Regards

David Forde

Labor 4A Just Palestine

Weekly update for week beginning 13/09/10

This week’s articles

· UN Protection of Civilians (2) Weekly Report 1 – 14 September

· Middle East online – Thousands of settler homes approved by Israel

· Ynetnews – Mitchell: Settlement freeze must continue

· Part 1 : “Settlers” Tour of Hate Through Occupied Hebron

· IMEU – Who Was Rachel Corrie?… Go to Article