LL:DDV: An informal introduction to the DSP
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST PARTY (www.dsp.org.au) (aka the "everything you ever wanted to know about the DSP but were to afraid to ask" meeting) AUGUST 31, THURSDAY 7PM to book call marcel or arun on (03) 9639 8622 The Democratic Socialist Party has grown into the largest socialist organisation in Australia, with branches in every capital city and several regional centres. We are an activist based organisation committed to helping empower people by building grass roots alternatives to the politics of global capital. Our members are involved in trade union struggles for better rights conditions and in many social and environmental campaigns. Along with the socialist youth organisation RESISTANCE (www.resistance.org.au), we initiated and help campaign with the national newspaper GREEN LEFT WEEKLY (www.greenleft.org.au) to help network and build a range of struggles. Some of our key campaigns have involved international solidarity, particularly with progressive movements in the Asia Pacific region (supporting groups such as Asiet www.asiet.org.au); helping to build an ongoing and vibrant women's liberation movement through such events as International Women's Day or Reclaim the Night (coming soon); building a socially just environmental movement; and fighting racism against migrants and Indigenous people. We understand that fighting for reforms today is essential in both winning a better world for working people and developing the confidence and organisation of our class. But as Marxists we are ultimately fighting for a radical change to the capitalist system that relies on the institutional oppression and poverty of so many. We are fighting for a democratic socialist system that will put the needs of people before profit. Interested in finding out more? You are invited to this informal introduction to the politics, organisation campaigns of the DSP. The evening will consist of a very short presentation before we throw it open for your questions. 7pm Thursday, Aug 31. Call Arun or Marce to book 9639 8622. Get in contact with the DSP RESISTANCE in Melbourne... * Phone 9639 8622 * Visit the RESISTANCE BOOKSHOP, lvl 5, 407 swanston st (opp rmit) melb * Subscribe to GREEN LEFT WEEKLY, Australia's best progressive newspaper * Tune into GLOBAL ACTION RADIO, 3CR 855am on the dial every friday 8am to 8:30am (friday breaky from 7am) * On the web www.dsp.org.au or check out our S11 website on www.greenleft.org.au/globalaction LL.VH -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: ROD QUANTOCK - World Bank McDonalds debate
THE GREEN LEFT WEEKLY DEBATE Featuring Rod Quantock This light hearted debate will tackle a key issue of our time... "THAT McDONALDS SHOULD RUN THE WORLD BANK" @ Brunswick Town Hall, crn Sydney Rd Glenlyon. AUGUST 11, FRIDAY. 6:30pm Would the leadership of McDonalds help screw the Third World even faster? Would Hungry Jacks do it better? Would "structural adjustment" work better with fries? The answer to these questions and others will probably not be revealed on this night, which does however promise to be a fun and entertaining break, just a month before the September 11 protests against the World Economic Forum. ENTERTAINMENT from The Melbourne Workers' Theatre Rapid Response Team LIVE MUSIC CHEAP YUMMY MEAL available DOOR PRIZES For the YES case: - Amanda George, Community Lawyer - Pamela Curr, Fair Wear campaign - Jamie Doughney, senior researcher at VUT For the NO case: - Jackie Lynch, Democratic Socialist Party - Dave Collis, Jubilee 2000 - Cam Walker, Friends of the Earth $8/ $6 concession entry. Proceeds to Green Left Weekly. Phone 9639 8622 for information and bookings. Be there or... be somewhere completely different! LL.VH -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:PR: Global Action Radio, in the lead up to S11
GLOBAL ACTION RADIO every FRIDAY MORNING 8AM TO 8:30AM Community Radio 3CR, 855 on the AM dial presented by the Friday Breaky Show, which kicks off at 7am. In the two weeks of Global Action Radio so far we have covered: - AWOL members on upcoming training workshops and initiatives - S11 Alliance members on media coverage upcoming actions - S11 groups from Sydney to Canberra - Friends of the Earth on the Global Action Conference - Green Left Weekly on who's who at the World Economic Forum - Updates from Argentina Latin America - The battle against the IMF in Indonesia ... and that's just two shows! Tune in to GLOBAL ACTION RADIO for: - A beginners guide to the World Bank and the World Economic Forum - weekly updates by a range of groups initiatives in the lead up to S11 - Coverage of international fight backs against the politics of global capital - analysis and coverage of the latest issues, debates and news in this growing movement 8AM to 8:30AM, 855 on the AM dial. Phone Jorge or Jo on 9639 8622 for info, or email on [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: International anti-corporate activists gather for
Resistance Conference Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 11:14:48 +0800 Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Loop: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: bulk RESISTANCE CONFERENCE Thu, June 29 to Sun July 2 @ Melbourne, Daniher Hall, 8 Orr St, Carlton phone (03) 9639 8622 Hundreds of socialist and anti-corporate activists from around Australia will be joined by international guests from Pakistan, Nepal, Cuba, Indonesia, East Timor and Korea at the 29th Resistance Conference starting in Melbourne this coming Thursday. The theme for the conference is 'We have a world to win - fight for socialism'. This theme reflects the need for the various movements for social justice, environmental sustainability and women's liberation to join together in a united movement to create a society free of injustice. "As well as international collaboration and solidarity, the conference is a crucial forum for young radical s to come together and plan our strategy in fighting the Australian government's role in international oppression" Sam King, one of the conference organisers explained. The conference will discuss and decide on Resistance's campaigns to strengthen the revolutionary youth movement in Australia and the region. Delegates will discuss how to transform the growing anti-corporate sentiment among young people into an active commitment to fighting capitalism. The conference will include an action on June 29 outside the Nike city store in Melbourne to expose the exploitative work practices of this oppressive multi-national. Resistance is demanding that Nike sign the Homeworker Code of Practise and that they must provide safe working conditions, a fair living wage, freedom of association for its workforce and freedom to join a trade union. Nike has been renowned for its exploitation of outworkers. Outworkers are predominantly women, often recent migrants, with little or no English, who work from home due to the lack of other job opportunities, child-care services and social security. It is estimated that there are more than 300 000 home-based outworkers in Australia with many unaware of their rights. Wages are often low, safe working conditions are not enforced and there is little access to trade union protection. This action is part of a wider campaign leading up to the S11 protest occurring in Melbourne, September 11-13 during the World Economic Forum's Asia Pacific Economic Summit. The conference will discuss the politics of globalisation and plans for S11. The conference will hear from activists involved in concrete anti-IMF and anti-neo-liberal struggles around the region. A highlight of this will be the feature panel, 'Fighting capitalism- from Seattle to Jakarta to Melbourne'. Rainer, National Student League for Democracy in Indonesia member will discuss the anti-IMF struggle in Indonesia. "The conference will be an important time to raise international solidarity amongst activists in Australia. We realise that in our struggle against the IMF we are not alone. What we face is an international problem, that is, capitalism." He explained to Green Left "Our new government is applying neo-liberal policies which are affecting all working class people. In July they will start privatising university campuses as a pilot project with more to follow in the future. The conference gives us an opportunity to share our experiences, find out what is happening and work out ways to fight corporate tyranny together". Other speakers on this panel include Rizwan Atta from the Labour Party of Pakistan and members of Power of the Working Class (PWC) Korea. Julian Coppens, Resistance member and S11 Alliance activist will speak on the campaign as well as Kim Bullimore, Democratic Socialist Party (DSP) and Indigenous Student Network member who will outline the anti-Olympics campign. Solidarity with the East Timorese has been a priority for Resistance since the Dilli Massacre in November 1991. Now with independence East Timor faces many challenges in rebuilding their country. Lurdes Goncalves da Costa from the Timorese Socialist Party (PST) will explainca the situation faced by the Timorese, the strategies which are being taken to rebuild East Timor and how we can . Images from anti-corporate campaigning around the world a multi-media presentation and a world music dance party will be part of the cultural events. The conference will be an inspiring and educating experience. Come along! Get involved! We have a world to win - fight for socialism! LL.VF -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Anti Nike action this Thursday
SLAVERY - Just Stop it Thursday, June 29, 6pm State Library (corner of LaTrobe Swanston) then march to Nike city store phone 9639 8622 Speakers: - Pamela Curr (Fairwear) - Rainer (National Student League for Democracy, Indonesia) - Karrina Nolan (S11 Alliance, Global Action Group) - Vivien Messimern (Resistance) After the recent "virtual attack" on Nike's web site (which incidently if any FBI/ASIO bods are tuned in, we had nothing to do with :) ), activists hope to press the point in the real world at an upcoming protest at Nike's main Melbourne office. Nike is renowned for its exploitation of outworkers. Predominantly women from a non-English speaking background, outworkers work from home with lack of other job opportunities, child-care services and social security. It is estimated that there are more than 300,000 home based outworkers in Australia. Combined with this is Nike's active policy of working with third world governments such as Indonesia, in preventing factory workers from organising to win basic conditions and wages. As part of the 29th Resistance national conference, activists are calling for Nike to: - sign the Homeworker Code of Practice - provide safe working conditions - a fair living wage to its workers - no forced labour or child labour - freedom to join a trade union For more information about the protest, or conference call 9639 8622 LL.VF -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:INFO: S11-- High school affinity group launched
S11 - High school students affinity group launched High school students from all over Melbourne met to discuss plans for high school student actions against the World Economic Forum in September. The next meeting will be discussing the production of a statement that can be used to get high school students to sign their name to in a commitment of action. This is a call to any other high school students who wish to work together. James Crafti Carey Grammar Katie NevilleKilbreda Tim DoughneyUniversity High School Jospehine Collins University High School Shayna Nathan Kilvington Tessa Toumbourou Sandringham Secondary College Angelica Cameron MRSS (Steiner school) Chris ClarkeCarey Grammar For further information and details of organising meetings contact James or Tim on 9639 8622 on Saturdays or after school hours. -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:REM: Victorian Stolen Generations Rally (with date this time)
Whoops- i forgot the date on the last posting, sorry about that... yours in solidarity, arun Friday, May 26 Victorian Stolen Generations Rally "Rebuilding our Families- Rebuilding our Future" meets at Treasury Gardens at 10:30am to proceed through the streets of Melbourne Followed by a Family Day at Treasury Gardens A rally to show the government that they can not reject the truth of history, and that we support the recommendations of the "Bringing Them Home" Report Bring banners and flags Organised by the Victorian Stolen Generations Committee and The Bringing Them Home Victoria Committee. More Info call Cynthia 0411708362, Lyn 94193000 or Neville on 0408386813 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Victorian Stolen Generations Rally
Victorian Stolen Generations Rally "Rebuilding our Families- Rebuilding our Future" meets at Treasury Gardens at 10:30am to proceed through the streets of Melbourne Followed by a Family Day at Treasury Gardens A rally to show the government that they can not reject the truth of history, and that we support the recommendations of the "Bringing Them Home" Report Bring banners and flags Organised by the Victorian Stolen Generations Committee and The Bringing Them Home Victoria Committee. More Info call Cynthia 0411708362, Lyn 94193000 or Neville on 0408386813 LL.VE -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:REM: East Timor Indonesian leaders speak
UNFINISHED STRUGGLES FOR FREEDOM in INDONESIA EAST TIMOR National Tour of BUDIMAN SUJATMIKO National Chairperson of Indonesia's People's Democratic Party.=20 Sentenced to 13 years for fighting Suharto's dictatorship. Now out=20 out of prison, Budiman continues to campaign for justice and=20 democracy. AVELINO DA SILVA General Secretary of the Socialist Party of Timor. Previously hounded=20 by Indonesian military for his work with East Timor's underground=20 resistance, Avelino was recently appointed by Xanana Gusmao to the=20 countries Transitional Council. MELBOURNE'S ONLY PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 14, Friday 7pm At Melbourne University, Public Lecture Theatre PLT Tickets $15/10 (all proceeds to East Timor and Indonesia) For bookings call (03) 9639 8622, 0413 257 660, 0417 588 628 -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:REM: East Timor Indonesian speakers
UNFINISHED STRUGGLES FOR FREEDOM in INDONESIA EAST TIMOR National Tour of BUDIMAN SUJATMIKO National Chairperson of Indonesia's People's Democratic Party. Sentenced to 13 years for fighting Suharto's dictatorship. Now out out of prison, Budiman continues to campaign for justice and democracy. AVELINO DA SILVA General Secretary of the Socialist Party of Timor. Previously hounded by Indonesian military for his work with East Timor's underground resistance, Avelino was recently appointed by Xanana Gusmao to the countries Transitional Council. MELBOURNE'S ONLY PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 14, Friday 7pm At Melbourne University, Public Lecture Theatre PLT Tickets $15/10 (all proceeds to East Timor and Indonesia) For bookings call (03) 9639 8622, 0413 257 660, 0417 588 628 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Organising meeting re Liberal conf. Stolen Gen
Recent comments of Liberal Governent dismissing Stolen Generation and their inaction on mandatory sentencing call for a strong show of opposition. With the Liberal Party Conference occurring in Melbourne 14-16 April we have a great opportunity to begin showing that opposition. Come to an organising meeting to plan a protest at the Liberal Party conference 14 April. Issues: Mandatory Sentencing and Stolen Generation Demands, type of action etc open for discussion Thursday 6 April, 6pm, Trades Hall in the Free Timor office All welcome For more info contact Corey Oakely 9344 4808 or Ray Fulcher 96398622 LL.VD -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: East Timor Indonesia public meeting
UNFINISHED STRUGGLES FOR FREEDOM in INDONESIA EAST TIMOR National Tour of BUDIMAN SUJATMIKO National Chairperson of Indonesia's People's Democratic Party. Sentenced to 13 years for fighting Suharto's dictatorship. Now out out of prison, Budiman continues to campaign for justice and democracy. AVELINO DA SILVA General Secretary of the Socialist Party of Timor. Previously hounded by Indonesian military for his work with East Timor's underground resistance, Avelino was recently appointed by Xanana Gusmao to the countries Transitional Council. MELBOURNE'S ONLY PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 14, Friday 7pm At Melbourne University, Public Lecture Theatre PLT Tickets $15/10 (all proceeds to East Timor and Indonesia) For bookings call (03) 9639 8622, 0413 257 660, 0417 588 628 LL.VD -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
