LL:DDV: speakout against government persecution of refugees
This event is on the Leftlink Caledan at http://www.leftlink.net Speakout against the detention of refugees on Nauru Let the refugees in! Citizenship not deportation! Friday January 23, 5pm GPO, cnr Elizabeth and Bourke Sts, City The Australian government is attempting to force Afghan refugees detained on Nauru to return to war-torn Afghanistan, where they face immense personal danger and possible death. The Australian government is acting with reckless disregard for the lives of the Afghan refugees. Even though the hunger strike has been suspended, the refugees themselves need our support and solidarity, to demand their release and immediate acceptance by the Australian government. Join the speakout, and demand with us, a.. Dismantle the so-called Pacific solution ! b.. Stop the deportations of asylum seekers ! c.. End mandatory detention and close all detention centres ! d.. Grant permanent protection, full rights and settlement assistance to all Speakers from the Greens, Refugee Action Collective, the Brigandine Nuns and Socialist Alliance will support the protest. For more information or to endorse the action, please phone Graham on 9639 8622 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Visit the proposed Leftlink web site at http://www.leftlink.net/ -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance: two great meetings, three guests
Comrades and friends, Socialist Alliance Victoria has two great public vents lined-up for Victoria. Both will be educational and informative, a great opportunity to build and consolidate the Socialist Alliance as we approach the end of the year. Thursday November 6 7.30pm Trades Hall cnr Lygon Victoria Sts Carlton (New Ball Room) (entry by donation - $5 suggested) Howard's End: Alternatives from the Left featuring Carmen Lawrence, outspoken Labor MP. Also speaking David Glanz, Socialist Alliance candidate for Wills Janet Rice, Maribyrnong Councillor Tim Gooden, Asst. Secretary, Geelong Trades Hall Chaired by Linda Waldron, convener, Socialist Alliance Melbourne west branch Saturday November 15, 10am-6pm Trades Hall cnr Lygon Victoria Sts, Carlton (New Council Chambers $12 waged, $8 conc.) Resisting Empire: building alternatives building alternatives to war, racism imperialism A day long conference exploring the causes of imperialist war and domination and the fightback against the Empire gathering momentum across the world. featuring: Humphrey McQueen, prominent Australian Marxist writer and commentator and Colin Fox Scottish Socialist Party parliamentarian. Call 9639-8622, 9486 5472, 9687 0789, 9388 0062 or 5222 6900 for full agenda -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance state conference Sat June 28
Following on from our successful second national conference held in May, Socialist Alliance is organising a public conference on Saturday June 28 - Uniting to Fight for a Better World. The conference will be held from 12pm to 6pm at Victorian Trades Hall (cnr Lygon Victoria Sts, Carlton), and will feature two panels. At 12.30, 'Stop the War on the Third World' looks to build solidarity with the people of the Third World, under sustained attack from Bush's War on Terror. At 3pm, a panel of unionists will discuss campaigns in defence of militant unions, under attack from the Howard government. The afternoon will be fleshed out with two sets of campaigning workshops, where Alliance members and supporters will plan campaigns for the coming months. The conference is open to all Socialist Alliance members and supporters. Entry is by donation of $5 waged or $3 unwaged. For more information or to register, call Graham 9639 8622 or David 9386 4815 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance state conference Sat June 28, Vic
Following on from the success of our second national conference, Socialist Alliance will be organising a state conference for Saturday June 28 (a little under four weeks) for Vic Trades Hall. For more information or to register, please call Graham on 9639 8622 or 0403 802 944 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] See you there! AGENDA BELOW: Uniting to Fight for a Better World Victorian state conference June 28, 2003 Victorian Trades Hall cnr Lygon Victoria Sts Carlton Draft Agenda 11.30am Registration (New Council Chambers) 12.00pm Lunch 12.30pm opening panel - Stop the War on the Third World 1.30pmCampaign workshops 2.45pm break 3.00pm Unions in struggle: defend the CFMEU,Skilled 6=20 and the NTEU 4.00pm Union workshops 5.15pm break 5.30pm Constitutional amendments, election ofstate=20 executive and state conveners 6.30pm Conference close -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Last ASAP forum for 2002
After Bali: Prospects for political change in Indonesia Public forum with: a.. Max Lane Centre for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong chairperson of Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific (ASAP) a.. Jason McLeod Free West Papua Collective activist on recent impressions from West Papua (illustrated ith a slide presentation) to discuss Indonesia's road to democracy after the Bali bombings Civil society's response to the anti-terrorist decrees and the biting economic crisis The impact of resumption of military ties on the pro-independence movements in Aceh and West Papua Monday, 16 December 6.30pm Trades Hall Council Annexe Cnr Lygon and Victoria Sts, Carlton Entry by donation Ring 9639 8622 for details Organised by Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific www.asia-pacific-action.org and Green Left Weeklywww.greenleft.org.au -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: The Refugee question: where do your candidates stand?
-- please forward this email to lists, friends contacts Refugee Action Collective - state election forum THE REFUGEE QUESTION: Where do your candidates stand ? future visions, current practice and debates A forum and discussion exploring the position of the candidates for the seat of Brunswick, on the burning political question of refugee rights in Australia. An opportunity for voters to quiz candidates and discuss the way forward in the development of a just refugee policy. Speakers: - Carlo Carli ( Labor MP for Coburg) - Pamela Curr (Greens, Brunswick candidate) - Judy McVey (Socialist Alliance Brunswick candidate) others to be announced 6.30pm, Thursday, November 21st Brunswick Town Hall, crn Glenlyon Sydney Rd Organised by the Refugee Action Collective Ph 0438 191 768 or 9659 3505 for more info. www.rac-vic.org -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance registration celebration dinner
With only six days until Socialist Alliance achieves state registration, there are also only six days until our celebration dinner. The dinner will be held at the Flemington Community Centre (15 Mt Alexander Rd, Flemington). The centre is easily accessible via the #59 tram from Elizabeth Street, and is near the Flemington Bridge station (on the Upfield line). There is also plenty of parking at the site. The dinner wll be a Lebanese feast, with full bar on hand. There will be speakers from the Socialist Alliance, as well as entertainment on the night. The cost for the evening is $40 (solidarity pice), $25 waged, $15 concession, and $8 high-school rate. Bookings are preferred, but by no means essential. To book, please return this email, or phone Graham on 9639 8622 or 0403 802 944. I look forward to seeing you there, and celebrating our (third) state registration for Socialist Alliance in fine style! In solidarity, Graham Matthews SA state co-convenor -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:leftlink;vicnet.net.au Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:majordomo;vicnet.net.au?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:majordomo;vicnet.net.au?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:INFO: Socialist Alliance state registration a certainty!
Socialist Alliance will be a registered political party for the coming Victorian state election. Over the last few weeks, Socialist Alliance members been polled by the Victorian Electoral Commission to varify that the party has at least 500 members. Today, positive responses to the VEC questionnaire reached 502. There follows from tomorrow a four week period where objections to Socialist Alliance's registration can be made. The grounds for objection however are particularly narrow, and will not be satisfied. It is a certainty therefore that Socialist Alliance will achieve registration before any early election called by the Bracks government. Successful state regitration will mean the identification of Alliance candidates with 'Socialist Alliance' on all ballot papers. At last there will be an easily identifiable socialist alternative for elections in this state. On behalf of Socialist Alliance I would like to thank all individuals and organisations who have made this success possible. It is testament to what a united left can achieve together. Once again our thanks to all who have contributed. In solidarity, Graham Matthews Socialist Alliance state co-convenor. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Melbourne call for action on M1 2002
ATTENTION ALL ACTIVISTS *** M1 Call to Action *** January 2002 The year 2002 will no doubt be an eventful one for workers and communities throughout the globe. Already workers in Argentina are paying the price of the renewed corporate offensive. In Colombia, this same offensive, led by the USA's military might, may well come to a head with a major confrontation now being organised against the people's movements. This is to say nothing of the devastation of Afghanistan and the plans against Palestine and Iraq. Workers and communities in Australia are no exception. We are all too aware of the plans the Liberal government has to smash the unions, scapegoat refugees and destroy what's left of our welfare system. We consider that a show of strength is needed on our part, especially here in Victoria where both the AMWU and CFMEU are under concentrated attack, and where we have the community momentum for a united response. We would like to see all community organisations working together and organising a NO WAR MAY DAY on Wednesday May 1 this year: NO WAR ON REFUGEES NO WAR ON THE THIRD WORLD NO WAR ON WORKERS UNIONS We would like to invite and encourage your organisation and all individual activists to participate in a meeting to discuss the possibilities of united action against the attacks on refugees, the Third World and our communities. Meeting: Tuesday February 5, 6pm Venue: Trades Hall Council, New Council Chambers For more information call: Cam Walker 9419 8700 or Jorge Jorquera 9639 8622 Jorge Jorquera [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink This email message and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message or attachments. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender expressly, and with authority, states them to be the views the University of Technology Sydney. Before opening any attachments, please check them for viruses and defects. CRICOS Number: 00099F
LL:DDV: public forum with Ali Kazak - CORRECTION TO DATE
Because of difficulties with flights, the Socialist Alliance public forum on `Who's To Blame' has had to be moved a day forward. The correct details are now 7pm Wednesday September 19, New Council Chambers Trades Hall Council, cnr Lygon Victoria Sts, Carlton. Entry by donation. Also, because the new date clashed with a pre-organised forum sponsored by the ISO, two additional speakers, David Glanz, Socialist Alliance candidate for Wills and Ezzedine Rafhi, Moreland Ethnic Communities Council, Vice President have been added. -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Socialist Alliance Seat of Melbourne Launch
All welcome to the Socialist Alliance Seat of Melbourne Launch Toasts from: Pauline Spencer (Fitzroy Legal Service) Dennis Evans (3CR) Associate Professor Verity Burgmann (Politics, University of Melbourne) Surma Hamid (Workers Communist Party of Iraq) Pamela Curr (Greens Candidate) Alejandro Rodriguez (Socialist Alliance Candidate, Melbourne City Council) Chiarina Pascuzzi (Socialist Alliance Candidate, Melbourne City Council) Come along for some drinking, dancing and inspirational speeches. Meet our candidates for the Melbourne City Council elections and find out how to get involved with the new radical, progressive force in electoral politics. 7.30pm Thursday 28 June @Lord Newry Hotel 543 Brunswick street North Fitzroy Contact Linda on 9639 8622 for further info. -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:PR: Indonesian detainee to speak-out
18/06/2001 PRESS RELEASE. PRESS RELEASE To: Chiefs of Staff JAKARTA DETAINEES SPEAK OUT Graham Matthews was one of the 18 Australians who were detained in Jakarta after Indonesian military forces raided a conference organised by Indonesian NGO, INCREASE (Indonesian Centre for Reform and Social Emancipation) on the weekend of June 8-9 and arrested all the foreign participants as well as some key Indonesian democracy activists. Matthews is speaking at a public meeting titled Indonesia: cracking down on democracy - an eyewitness account. Arief Budiman, an Indonesian academic at Melbourne University will also be speaking at the meeting which is organised by friends and family of the detainees. Solidarity greetings will be given by Grahame McCulloch, National Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union. The detainees are currently lodging a class action against the Jakarta police for the unlawful and violent raid on a peaceful gathering that took place recently in Jakarta Matthews said. We are also demanding answers from the Australian government as to why it has not condemned the Indonesian secret police for its brutal attack. Matthews continued. The Australian government should publicly state what has been legally demonstrated and widely reported in Indonesian and international media -- that is that this was an unlawful detention on trumped-up visa charges. The detainees also want the Australian government to commit to a foreign policy that will assist those fighting for freedom of speech and assembly in Indonesia. Public Meeting Date: Tuesday 19 June Time: 7pm Place: Undergraduate Rm A; Melbourne University Student Union For more information call: Sarah Peart 0402 555 591. For interviews call: Graham Matthews on 0403 802 944. -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
