LL:DDV: SA stands in Aston by-election

[Jenny and/or Chris]

Socialist Alliance, the new, exciting and evolving unity of left-wing
groups and individuals, is standing a candidate in the Aston
by-election.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

Come to a general meeting of Socialist Alliance at
7 pm  Monday 21 May
New International Bookshop
Trades Hall, cnr. Lygon and Victoria Sts, Carlton

We will be voting for our candidate, campaign committee and there will be a 
speaker from Refugee Action Collective.

You can join at the door.

Contacts: 96398622 or 93880062 or 93864815
or email  [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Visit our website at www.socialist-alliance.org


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LL:DDV: Melb: Merri Creek

[Chris Rust]

On Sunday 20 from 10.00am the will be a planting followed by a BBQ at 
Galada Tamboore off Hatty Court Campbellfield (Melway ref 7 K6).

For further information contact Ruth Sheil on 9489 5259.

The Merri Creek runs from the north of Melbourne to join the
Yarra River at Collingwood.
Friends of Merri Creek is a community group which works to preserve
and restore the natural beauty of this waterway.


For further information contact Friends of Merri Creek
PO Box 93
Moreland
Victoria 3058
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~fomc





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LL:DDN: Reconciliation Week Forum

[Dilum Dassanayake]

Reconciliation Week Forum
PUBLIC FORUM:
TREATY - WHAT IT MIGHT MEAN FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS
Continuing the conversation on Reconciliation

UTS staff and students, and members of the public, are invited to attend a
forum between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to explore the
question of what a treaty could mean for all Australians in the 21st Century.

Speakers
Justice Elizabeth Evatt - Judge, World Bank Administrative Tribunal, former
Member of the UN Human Rights Committee
Professor Marcia Langton - Chair of Indigenous Studies at the University of
Melbourne
Dr Suvendrini Perera - Senior lecturer at La Trobe University, Melbourne

A 'Treaty' is often talked about with little reflection on what it might
entail, how the concept may have changed over the years, or how different
groups may perceive it.  This forum seeks to increase awareness surrounding
the issue of a Treaty for Australia, both within the university and the
public of the issues involved. We invite your participation in the event.

When: Thursday, 31st May 2001, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Where: Tower Building, UTS, Level 4, Room 1.406

Further Information/Bookings: Dilum Dassanayake, Equity and Diversity Unit, UTS
02 9514 1274 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]


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LL:AA: appeal for support for Melbourne Uni occupiers

[NIBS]

At present, fifty-nine Melbourne uni students are facing expulsion
following a peaceful occupation of the Vice Chancellor's office on April 5.
One student has already been suspended for six months!

Those who participated in the occupation -- as part of a campaign against
corporatisation of education -- were invited by police to leave the Admin
building. Those that did so were immediately arrested.

All the occupiers now face disciplinary action, not for any particular
action, but for their collective participation. In blatant disregard for
natural justice, the uni is refusing to allow students any kind of
representation at the disciplinary hearing.

Today, a climate of repression and intimidation seems to be building. The
recent arrest of protesters at the Nike blockade for simply handing out
leaflets is another facet of this same intolerance. If the Melbourne Uni
admin is able to victimise the occupiers it will be one more nail in the
coffin of free speech.

Support for the Melbourne Uni occupiers is growing. The list of backers now
includes Senator Bob Brown from the Australian Greens, Dean Mighel from the
Electrical Trades Union, Craig Johnston from the AMWU, Eve Bodsworth
(President of the Melbourne University Student Union), academic Verity
Burgmann and Kate Davison from the National Union of Students.

To add your name -- or the name of your union or organisation -- call 8344
4808.

There will be a demonstration in support of the occupiers on Wednesday May
23 at 1 pm at Melbourne Uni.

Jeff Sparrow
Coordinator
New International Book Co-operative
Box 18
Trades Hall
54 Victoria St
Carlton Sth 3053
tel 03 9662 3744 fax 03 9663 4755


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LL:DDA: Photo exhibition CANBERRA

[HOOPER Robin]

Other Territories-Otros Territorios  is an exhibition of photographs by 
Canberra-based artist Robin Hooper featuring portraits of Chole Indians 
from the southern Mexican State of Chiapas and Aboriginal people from 
remote communities the Northern Territory.

Official launch by His Excellency the Ambassador for Mexico in Australia, 
Raphael Steger, and the Chairperson of ATSIC's Queanbeyan Regional Council, 
Yodie Batzke, on Tuesday 22nd May 6.30 pm

ANCA Gallery-1 Rosevear Place, DICKSON, CANBERRA
The exhibition is on from 22 May-5 June

INQUIRIES: Robin Hooper (02) 6121 4967
[EMAIL PROTECTED]



Robin Hooper
National Media and Marketing Office
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission
PO Box 17
Woden, ACT 2606
AUSTRALIA

ph: (02) 6121 4967
fax:(02) 6282 2854

email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]


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LL:DDS: Public forum this Friday 18 may UTLC 5.30pm

[Chris White]

PRIVATISATION, UNEMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY IN SA
COME AND HEAR PAM SIMMONS DIRECTOR SACOSS AND JOHN SPOEHR  DIRECTOR
LABOUR STUDIES.
THIS FRIDAY MAY 18TH 5.30PM BISHOP AUDITORIUM
UTLC 11 SOUTH TCE., OFF VINRACE STREET.


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LL:DDV: Rally in Support of Arnotts Workers

[Jacob Grech]

REMINDER - COMMUNITY RALLY IN SUPPORT OF ARNOTTS WORKERS

2.00pm SUNDAY 20 MAY

DALLAS BROOKES HALL, EAST MELBOURNE

This circular is a reminder of the community rally in support of the Arnotts
workers this Sunday 20 May at Dallas Brookes Hall, East Melbourne.

I urge all affiliates to ensure they are represented at this important
rally.

Also I would seek that the details of this event are distributed widely
through affiliates email and fax contact lists.

A large turnout of concerned unionists and community members at this rally
is vital during this period of the LHMU's campaign to save the jobs of over
600 Arnotts workers.

More information regarding the campaign is available at out website
www.vthc.org.au 

If you have any queries regarding this circular please contact Jarrod Moran
of Trades Hall on 9659 3544



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