LL:DDV: fairwear actions,t shirts,forum
please pass this message on to someone Hello there!! Fair Wear is a coalition of Trade Unions, church groups, students, individuals... who work to eliminate the exploitation of outworkers in Australia While we are running part of our campaign from WEST SPACE an artist run not for profit Gallery,(1st floor 15 - 19 Anthony Street,MELBOURNE) we are screening videos of the WTO Seattle footage, Fair Wear doco, doco on child labour in the Hunduras and footage of Nike CEO Phil Knight at a press conference (Hmm the last one not really). There are also fantastic anti Nike T shirts to buy and petitions to sign,work by the Free Timor Campaign, Maori Activists and other artists. Thursday 3 August @6:30pm at WEST SPACE there will be a forum on the fairwear campaign. Prominent speakers will address the complexities of encouraging companies to sign the Homeworkers Code of Practice for good PR( as a pledge to not exploit outworkers or homebased workers in Australia) , the difficulties in accurately engaging shopping trends to deliver this promise, maintaining media interest and the risks that face outworkers being involved in the campaign. West Space is really easy to find!! between A'beckett and Franklin Streets nr Vic Market.HOURS WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 12-6, SATURDAY 11 - 5 until August 5 for more information please contact Kylie Wilkinson on 93811062 or Shelly Marshall on 9347 3377 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: Alliance for Supervised Injecting Facilities
SAFE HOUSES SAVE LIVES SAFE HOUSES SAVE LIVES SAFE Dear Friends The Community Campaign for Heroin Reform has been actively campaigning for Supervised Injecting Facilities since April 1999. We have held many rallies,vigils and public meetings and have thousands of signatures on petitions. At a recent meeting we decided to call for a coalition or alliance to be formed of groups who are for SIF's. This would enable the groups involved to share experience and ideas. Rallies, press conferences, and meetings could also be held together for those interested. Now, more then ever, is the time. We need to act now. Come and help us. WHERE? POLITICS IN THE PUB. The first meeting will be held at: The Comrades Bar on Swanston (near Queensbury St) in the City at 7.30pm on Wednesday the 26th of July. FOR MORE DETAILS EMAIL US AT [EMAIL PROTECTED] LL.VG -- 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: Surviving Time Out of Prison forum and campaign fundraiser
How many women have to die before something is done? At least 93 women have died shortly after leaving prison in the past 12 years. Women leave prison with a garbage bag of belongings and little else. Some are lucky and have families that are willing to support them, but for many the stigma of having a family member who has been to prison is too much to bear and the woman is often left unsupported. 60% of women reoffend and end up back in prison. Prison does not work. International research has shown that increasing the number of people in prison does not reduce crime nor does it make the community feel safer. Between 1996 and 1998 there was a 17.2% increase in the size of the Victorian prison population. 188 women were in prison in Victoria as of 3/2/2000. Approximately half of them are in prison for property related offences and 11% for drug related offences. 40% are under 29 years of age. 77% were unemployed prior to entering prison and over 70% are mothers. Nearly 80% of women in prison are survivors of sexual assault, incest and/or domestic violence. If women had access to livable incomes, affordable housing and a range of support and community services, including detox and drug rehabilitation, they may not be forced to commit so-called "criminal offences" in order to survive. Prison is a system that brutalises, represses and controls women. Surviving once released from prison is often as hard as being inside. The surviving time outside prison campaign has been working towards a week of action to raise awareness about the issues surrounding women in prison, and the effects that privatisation of the prison system is having on prison life. As part of the week of action there is a one day forum organised in Melbourne. WHEN: Friday August 4, 2000 WHERE: North Melbourne Town Hall (Errol St, tram no. 57 from Elizabeth St) TIME: 10am - 1.30pm with an informal gathering afterwards This is your chance to hear the real stories, the real issues and the real solutions from women who have experienced the system themselves. Come along and show your support for these courageous women and become involved in the campaign to STOP the deaths of women when they emerge from the penal system. Regular campaign meetings are every second Thursday at the Darebin Community Legal Centre in High St Northcote, near Westgarth St. Next meeting is Thurs August 3, 6.30pm. Also, come along and support the campaign by attending a fundraising session of Judas Kiss (MA) at the Westgarth cinema, 89 High St, Northcote. Friday July 28, 7pm. Tickets are $12 full/$10 conc. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Phone Cherry 9481 1547 or Catherine 9489 6276 for more information. Hope to see you at one or both of these events. 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:DDN: Marxism 2000
The global rebellion against corporate greed and capitalist values is gaining strength. First there was the magnificent 60,000-strong united rally in Seattle, then tens of thousands in Washington, then 70,000 gathering in the French town of Millau against McDonald's ... and on September 11, we shall be taking to the streets of Melbourne against the World Economic Forum. While growing numbers know what they are against, debate continues on what we should be for. That's why Marxism 2000, the weekend of discussion of debate hosted by Socialist Worker, will be so valuable. The event will be a forum to discuss and explain the socialist alternative, and to prepare for S11-13. Speakers include: * Jack Mundey, secretary, NSW Builders Labourers Federation, in the green bans era. * James Goodman, UTS academic active against globalisation. * Fairwear and S11 activists. You can hear these speakers at the opening rally, "Fanning the Flames of Global Rebellion", at 7.30pm on Friday, August 18, UTS University Hall, Harris St, Sydney (near Central Station). On Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20, Marxism will take place at UTS Markets Campus (opposite Paddy's Markets, near Central Station). Guest speakers will include: * Cyndi Tebbel, author of The Body Snatchers: How the Media Shapes Women. * Hall Greenland (an original freedom rider) and Chicka Dickson (Aboriginal wharfie) on the Australian freedom rides of the 1960s. * Author Humphrey McQueen on the corporate history of Coca Cola. * Academic George Aditjondro on "East Timor and Cockroach Capitalism". There are more than 30 talks, with choices in every timeslot. Topics include Frankenfoods--science and the economics of GM food; There's a new deputy in town--the Howard Doctrine and Australian militarism; Are the Liberals finished?; The fire last time--how 1968 changed the world; Sexing the brain--nature, nurture and gender roles; Capitalism and the Third World--is liberation still possible?; They're not just playing games--imperialism and the modern Olympics; Beazley's Labor pains--will Labor ever turn left?; Can Marxism explain oppression? The cost for the weekend is $38 waged, $28 unwaged, $15 high school students (day and session tickets also available). Professional childcare is free (you must book by August 10). We can also provide free, basic accommodation. To find out more, or to register (credit cards welcome), ring 0418 316 310 or (02) 9261 4862, or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or write to Marxism, PO Box A338, Sydney South 1235. Cheques payable to ISO. ***Please forward this email to appropriate lists and addresses*** LL.NH -- 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:ART: sp newsletter 19/7/00
Socialist Party newsletter Wednesday 19th July 2000 Produced every second Wednesday PO Box 1015, Collingwood 3066 Ph: (03) 9417 0805 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web address: http://home.mira.net/~sp/ New Melbourne Branch Programme The next few branch meetings for Melbourne are as follows: 25th July: The life of Leon Trotsky - 60 years since his assassination. Speaker Jonas from the Swedish section of the CWI. 1st August: Business meeting 8th August: Health and safety in the workplace: lessons from activists. Speakers include Steve Roach (ex-Shearers Union, now WorkCover and Ben Matthews, CFMEU steward, personal capacity) 15th August: Business meeting 22nd August: Debate with Democratic Socialist Party on Cuba to mark publication of the CWI's Peter Taaffe's new book on Cuba. The book defends our position and highlights the weaknesses of the DSP's position in light of an article by them in their internal bulletin. Organised by New International Book Shop Collective. All meetings at 7pm at New International Bookshop, Trades Hall, cnr Lygon St and Victoria St, Carlton South. Phone 9417 0805 for a lift or help with child care. Sydney Branch meetings Saturday 2nd September 4:30pm - Free Trade - Fair Trade - what it means for workers. Parramatta TownHall. Tuesday 11 September 6:30pm - Fighting Globalisation - launch of the SP pamphlet. Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, King St, Newtown (opposite railway station). New Books We have just released two new publications * Cancel the Debt! A socialist programme for the anti-globalisation movement. $2. Includes explanation of globalisation, the role of the IMF and World Bank, colonialism today, and a socialist alternative. * Cuba: Debates on the revolution and today by Peter Taaffe. $15 from bookshops, $12 direct from Socialist Party. A must read for every worker and young person serious about their politics. Takes up the question of Cuba, permanent revolution, stages theory, DSP and more in a very accessible style. Come to the debate! S11 latest We are highly involved in building for the action at the Crown Towers from September 11th-13th. 1,000 CEO's of the major multinationals will join politicians and right-wing 'experts' to better plan how to rip us off and destroy the environment. Only this week, Heinz workers felt the effects of globalisation with their plant in Dandenong set to close and relocate to New Zealand where wages are lower. Over 200 workers will lose their jobs. The Socialist Party is concentrating on the high school students strike on Monday September 11th at 9am at Flinders St Station. Make sure you and your school attend. If you are not a school student, give leaflets to students you know, or leaflet your local schools. Phone 9417 0805 for leaflets or information. Come to the Sydney Olympics Protest! Seats are going fast. The coach to the Olympic Protest leaves Melbourne's Trades Hall on Thursday September 14th at 6pm to get into Sydney the next morning for the Opening Ceremony. There we will join members of the Aboriginal community to march to the Games themselves to peacefully defy the anti-civil rights legislation banning protest and to protest at the elitism of the Games. The coach arrives back in Melbourne on Saturday afternoon (16th). It's $20 for a deposit on a seat. The coach will have music, entertainment and lots of politics. Don't miss the chance of a lifetime. Book now by contacting us at the above phone number or email or postal address. Paper sales Public sales results for past two weeks. Friday 7th July sale in City: $134 raised. Saturday 8th July sale at Victoria Market: $61. Friday 14th July sale in City: $41. Saturday 15th July sale at Victoria Market: $32 Thanks!! Thanks to those who donated to the special appeal to send Zac Wright and Matt Wilson to the CWI's Euro School in Belgium. They are there now. The target was well and truely broken. -- 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: no women's jail - NSW Parl Committee Australia
MEDIA RELEASE 20 JULY 2000 Unanimous decision: No more women prisoners Justice Action today called on the NSW Minister for Corrective Services, Bob Debus to abandon plans to build a new women's jail at Windsor after the Upper House Select Committee on the Increase in Prisoner Population called for a moratorium on women's cells. The Committee received one hundred and thirty eight submissions from a range of individuals and organisations. "Only one submission supported the building of the new jail and that was from the Department of Corrective Services. This clearly shows their intention to take money to build their empire despite the system's failure. The community is now saying we want schools, hospitals and better social support not more jails" said Kilty O'Gorman, spokesperson for Justice Action. "We call for the unanimous recommendations of the committee, including the wider use of social solutions to be immediately implemented" said Brett Collins, spokesperson for Justice Action. "If Minister Bob Debus does not respect the unanimous recommendations of the Committee he is effectively negating the process of wide community consultation and logical decision outside of the law and order rhetoric" said Kilty O'Gorman of Justice Action. "Prisons have failed. They are horrendously expensive both in monetary and social terms. Now it is up to Mr Debus to ensure the community-based options are utilised" said Brett Collins of Justice Action. For further comment please contact: Brett Collins 0414 705 003 or Kilty O'Gorman 9281 5100 justice ACTION PO Box 386, Broadway, NSW 2007 Ph: 02 9281 5100 Fx :02 9281 5303 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.justiceaction.org.au -- 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
