"KOORIES, WORKERS, & ENVIRONMENTALISTS STAND-UP FOR PEACE IN OUR FOREST" Where: Department of Natural Resources =96 Information Centre, Corner Victoria and Nicholson St, Melbourne (opposite St Vincents Hospital). When: 7:00am onwards, Tuesday 29th of February 2000 Why: The serious attacks and malicious beatings of environmentalists peacefully protesting in the forests of East Gippsland and the Otways cannot be tolerated. A discredited RFA process can only lead to a single inevitable outcome: escalating violence. It is imperative we all do our bit to raise public pressure on the government to mediate in the conflict and end the violence and intimidation with peaceful and open all-party talks. What: Aboriginal Elders, Environmentalists and workers condemn RFA violence and demand sustainable alternatives are seriously researched and trialed. Aunty Betty King will make a rare personal and passionate appearance. This action is a public and practical example of the non-violent work which growing numbers of environmental activists have embraced to help protect our last remaining native forests. Moreover, we hope to have native tree seedlings to give out to petitioners, as well as hosting performers, climbing displays, colourful placards and banners etc. All contributions welcome. Spread the word, tell your friends East Gippsland and Otways forest activists will be bringing their Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) forest tactics to Melbourne on Tuesday so DONT miss out on an action/awareness raising extravaganza the likes of which Melbourne has never seen! Must the Government have death on its hands before its prepared to enter into open and constructive dialog with all stakeholders; including local, regional and indigenous communities, workers, environmentalists, recreational fisherman, unions, and industry representatives? This is one question we must put to Bracks, Garbutt, and her environmentally corrupt department - the DNRE. Contact: Hope (Forest Action Network) 0408 138 397,=20 Michelle (Future Rescue) 0402 014 314, Fiona (Monash Environment Group) 0427 033 321 -- O t w a y s R a n g e s E n v i r o n m e n t N e t w o r k An affilliation of Otway's residents, regional and Victorian conservation groups, Community groups and campus conservation networks [EMAIL PROTECTED] (OREN Propaganda) WEB SITE http://www.oren.org.au DO NOT assume that any act of damage to logging equipment or logging infrastructure is done by conservationists or members of anti - logging groups. - Victorian Police (internal memo) -- 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
