LL:PR: NO VISITS RULE AT BAXTER VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS

Baxter-Sydney Media Release March 9, 2003 NO VISITS RULE AT BAXTER VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS The Refugee Action Coalition has slammed rules at the Baxter Detention Centre which deny inmates the right to visit between compounds. Their comments come in the wake of protest action by detainees

LL:PR: Celebrity Playreading for World Refugee Day

will be held at the Drama Theatre of the Sydney Opera House at 8pm on Sunday June 22nd to aid refugees recently released from the Villawood Detention Centre. The reading, directed by Alex Broun, is taking place as a part of Sydney's official celebrations for World Refugee Day and all artists

LL:REM: Reminder: Celebrity Playreading for World Refugee Day

by Jon Williams and Stephen Klinder will be held at the Drama Theatre of the Sydney Opera House at 8pm on Sunday June 22nd to aid refugees recently released from the Villawood Detention Centre. The reading, directed by Alex Broun, is taking place as a part of Sydney's official celebrations for World

LL:PR: RACNSW: NATIONAL RALLIES SAY END THE PERSECUTION:

RACNSW MEDIA RELEASE Friday June 20, 2003 World Refugee Day NATIONAL RALLIES SAY END THE PERSECUTION: RELEASE THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES; FREE ALL THE REFUGEES Thousands of people across Australia are expected to rally and march this weekend in protests that will challenge the

LL:PR: RAC gives Ruddock his own 28 day deadline

RACNSW Media Release June 24, 2003 RAC gives Ruddock his own 28 day deadline or they will proceed with a mass protest at his leafy Pennant Hills residence Fresh from a sold out celebrity playreading at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday night featuring John Howard, Tony Martin and Tina Bursill

LL:PR: Hit refugee comedy 'Purgatory Down Under' in Sydney

with Martelle Hammer (Blue Heelers) in the dual roles of Beatrice/Athaliah. Laurence Coy (Woomera) will play Mike with one of the playwright's himself Jon Williams (SOS) appearing as Mal. The play is directed by Alex Broun (Woomera) who recently assisted George Ogilvie on the Sydney Theatre Company's hit

LL:PR: RACNSW: NSW POLICE GOT TO COURT TO STOP RUDDOCK PROTEST

RACNSW MEDIA RELEASE July 16th, 2003 NSW POLICE TO TAKE COURT ACTION TO STOP RUDDOCK REFUGEE PROTEST NSW police are taking unprecedented action in the Supreme Court to try to prevent a planned pro-refugee demonstration taking place at Philip Ruddock's house this Saturday (19 July). Under the

LL:PR: RACNSW: Last minute court action prevents deportation

RACNSW MEDIA RELEASE Sunday, July 27, 2003 LAST MINUTE COURT ACTION PREVENTS FORCIBLE DEPORTATION Refugee advocates have accused the Immigration department of ignoring its own procedures and the legal rights of detainees as the department resorts to the forcible deportation of asylum seekers.

LL:PR: RACNSW: Refugee Anti-Deportation protest targets Qantas

RACNSW MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, July 31st, 2003 REFUGEE ANTI-DEPORTATION PROTEST TARGETS QANTAS A protest outside QANTAS headquarters in Sydney will be the latest in a series of protests against the Federal government's deportation of asylum seekers. Refugee advocates are concerned that the

LL:PR: Short Sweet Media Release: Write-A-Play Competition

there's no excuse for not submitting to Short and Sweet. The Artistic Co-ordinator for Short Sweet is the established Sydney playwright, Alex Broun, who believes the opportunity should not be missed. So if you want to take revenge on a spiteful boss, just can't get the love of your life out of your

LL:DDN: Refugitive at The Cellar this week - national tour

. Prior to beginning the tour the Sydney University Dramatic Society have offered him this Wildcard slot at The Cellar. Don't miss the chance to experience Refugitive. For more information please contact: Alex Broun on 0408 268 043 Event Info: What: Refugitive - Shahin Shafaei's one man show

LL:PR: RACNSW: police acted unlawfully at Ruddock protest

RACNSW MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday 28th October, 2003 POLICE ACTED UNLAWFULLY MAGISTRATE DISMISSES RUDDOCK HOUSE PROTEST CHARGE Magistrate Taylor at Hornsby local court on Monday dismissed a charge of assault on police arising from the controversial refugee protest at the then Minister for

LL:PR: Media Release: Farewell performance of REFUGITIVE

- but on these very shores. Or if you have been lucky enough to see Refugitive before please come back and say hello again. All proceeds from the night go directly to Shahin to help him with expenses for his tour to Adelaide. For more information please contact: Alex Broun, the Artistic Director of the New

LL:INFO: Short Sweet 2004 - The Full Schedule

Dear Short Sweeters, The full schedule for the bigger better 2004 Short Sweet Festival can now be found online at: www.newtowntheatre.com.au/Short__Sweet/Short__Sweet.htm Bw, Alex Broun Artistic co-ordinator Short Sweet 2004 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing

LL:PR: RACNSW Media Release: No Forced Deportations

RACNSW MEDIA RELEASE Thursday February 5th, 2003 No Forced Deportations - National protests at Department of Immigration Refugee groups with the National Anti-Deportation Alliance will hold protests outside Department of Immigration offices around the country, this Friday, February 6th, 2003.