please circulate widely
ASIO, Terrorism Laws and Democracy
Briefing and Campaign Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2002
Find out the latest on new powers for ASIO and terrorism laws that could
criminalise union activity and social movements.
The laws include:
* powers for the Attorney General to ban organisations "likely to
endanger, the security or integrity of the Commonwealth or another
country." People who are members or assist proscribed organisations face
up to 25 years imprisonment;
* the creation of new offences of terrorism that could encompass some
union actions, civil disobedience and dissent;
* the power for ASIO to detain people for 48 hours incommunicado without
the right to silence or a lawyer.
The meeting will provide you with the latest information, written
material for letter writing and submissions to the Senate inquiry and
plan lobbying of Senators and other actions.
6.30 to 8pm Thursday, April 4, 2002
Frank Engels Room
Australian Volunteers International
71 Argyle Street, Fitzroy
RSVP: Genevieve Ryan at CCJDP on 03 9926 5710
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For more information : Damien Lawson : Federation of Community Legal Centres
: 03 9391 2244
To keep up to date via email send a BLANK email to:
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Damien Lawson
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Western Suburbs Legal Service Inc.
30 Hall St, Newport 3015 VIC
03 9391 2244 (Tel)
03 9399 1686 (Fax)
0418 140 387 (Mobile)
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