LL:DDV: Trade Policy Forum #3
Good Morning The third forum in the Centre for Public Policy 'Australian Trade Policy Directions' series will be held on Tuesday the 17th of September, 5:30pm. During this session we will be joined by Associate Professor Donald MacLaren who will be discussing 'Controversies in Australia's Trade in Agriculture and Food Products', and Professor Gillian Triggs who will be discussing 'Dispute Resolution Under The WTO: A Legal Quagmire or Effective Procedures' (biographies are below). This forum will be chaired by the Dr Ann Capling, author of the 2001 book 'Australia and the Global Trade System' (Cambridge University Press), and will be held in the Public Policy Lecture Theatre, 2nd Floor, 234 Queensberry St, Carlton. No cost involved and no RSVP needed. The full program for this series can be obtained by visiting http://www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/events/trade_policy.html. Please forward this email on to friends and colleagues. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me [EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone me on 8344 9482. Hope to see you on the 17th. - Lauren. -- Lauren Rosewarne Centre Manager Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne 3010 Phone : 8344 9482 / Fax : 9349 4442 Visit our website http://www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/ Participant Biographies Associate Professor Donald MacLaren Donald MacLaren gained his PhD degree from Cornell University in 1970, majoring in agricultural economics with minors in economic theory and econometrics. He was employed at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, from 1970 until 1988 as a Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Economics. During that time he did consulting work with the European Commission and the European Parliament in Brussels, and the National Consumer Council in London. In 1988, he took up an appointment at the University of Melbourne in the School of Agriculture and Forestry. He was Head of the Agricultural Economics and Extension Section of the School from 1990 until 1994. He joined the Department of Economics in 1996. From 1996 to 1998 he was Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) for the Faculty of Economics and Commerce. Donald is a member of the International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium and is currently a consultant for the OECD. He has held visiting positions at the University of Guelph, Cornell University, University of California at Davis and Stanford University. His research interests include: agricultural trade policy and the World Trade Organization competition policy and trade policy; the industrial organisation of international commodity markets and uncertainty aversion and international trade policy. Professor Gillian Triggs Professor Gillian Triggs has a chair in Law at the Law Faculty, University of Melbourne and is a Co-Director of the Institute of Comparative and International Law. Her publications in international law concern a wide range of issues including offshore petroleum rights, indigenous rights, climate change and dispute resolution under the World Trade Organsiation. Gillian provides legal advice to governments both in Australia and the Asian region and maintains a commercial legal practice. She is currently writing an international law text from an Australian and regional perspective. Gillian Triggs areas of expertise include international dispute resolution; international law and international trade law. -- -- 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:AA: Greens Iraq Letter Needs Signature Reply
APOLOGIES FOR CROSS-POSTINGS Dear All US President George Bush has promised to address the United Nations on September 12 to outline his case for dealing with the threat posed by Iraq. As you are aware, there is growing opposition to the idea of an attack by the United States on Iraq, and to the Australian Government's overenthusiastic support for this position. In order to focus opposition and send a clear message to the Government, Greens Senator Kerry Nettle has drafted the attached statement. Drafting has taken into account input by the ACTU, the Catholic Church, the Uniting Church and a former ALP Parliamentarian. We are seeking the broadest possible support for this position. Signatures by all organisations and individuals are welcome. Please send this email on to anyone you know who may be interested. If you would like to put your name to this statement please reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call Senator Kerry Nettle's office on 92 9241 6663 with the following information: * Your name, title and organisation * your postal address * your telephone and fax contacts An initial list of signatories will be released on September 12, however signatures will continue to be collected after that date. Thank you in advance. Alison Gibbins Campaigner Office of Senator Kerry Nettle Australian Greens NO TO WAR ON IRAQ War on Iraq Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001 our Government has been part of an alliance with the United States pursuing the so-called War on Terrorism. In recent months US President George W Bush has been talking about an alarming extension of this war to new fronts. In particular, public comments by the US and Australian Government have focused on Iraq as a military target. No evidence This planned attack on Iraq is despite the fact that there is no evidence linking the Iraqi Government or people to the attacks of September 11. President Bush has said that Iraq has weapons of mass destruction. But little evidence that Iraq has these weapons has been released to the Australian Government or the public. On the contrary, many commentators, including a former UN weapons inspector, say that Iraq does not have weapons of mass destruction capability. The US push for regime change through war is undermining international pressure to send in UN weapons inspectors to find out what weapons, if any, Iraq actually holds. No law A US attack on Iraq would not be an act of self-defence. It would be a 'pre-emptive strike' - an unprovoked attack by a strong country against a weak one. Pre-emptive strikes are against all international law and conventions. They breach the UN Charter, as well as international human rights agreements. Yet our Government has made Australia one of very few countries in the world offering enthusiastic support for an attack. If the US supports a policy of pre-emptive strike, the door will be opened for other countries to launch unprovoked attacks against other states. This has a destabilising effect on an already fragile international community. This would greatly undermine Australia's security. In a world where an unknown number of countries have nuclear weapons, the consequences could be too terrible to imagine. No peace We are extremely concerned that any attack on Iraq would have a range of unpredictable and dangerous consequences in the Middle East and worldwide. Already, the first casualty of these escalating threats is immediate efforts for peace in Iraq and the region. Neither President Bush nor the Australian Government have a plan for how an attack on Iraq will lead to peace. Iraq has already suffered under inhumane sanctions for nearly a decade. Further military attacks would make a recovery to prosperity and democracy even more difficult. An illegal military attack, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of innocent people, is an unacceptable response to dictatorship. Two wrongs do not make a right. We support democracy and peace in Iraq and the region. We call for the countries of the United Nations to show commitment to defending and supporting the Iraqi people. Say no to war on Iraq As concerned Australians, we say to the Australian Government: * No to war on Iraq * No to pre-emptive strikes by any country * Yes to democracy in Iraq * Yes to the United Nations as the means of preventing war . -- -- 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:AA: SENATE INQUIRY ON IRAQ MONDAY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT NOW!
SENATE INQUIRY ON IRAQ MONDAY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT NOW TELL THE LABOR PARTY: SAY 'NO' TO FIRST STRIKE ON IRAQ Dear Everyone, On Monday, the Democrats will introduce into the Senate a motion calling for the establishment of an inquiry into policy on Iraq (see motion below). A motion urging that Australia take no part in any 'first strike' is also likely to be put to the Senate soon. If you believe that war with Iraq is not the right policy, and especially if you believe that Australia should take no part in any 'first strike', these motions deserve your support. Passage by the Senate, especially of a motion that, while not binding, urges that Australia take no part in a war, and makes it impossible for the government to argue that all Australians or even most Australians, support such a war. IN ORDER FOR THESE VITAL MOTIONS TO PASS, LABOR PARTY SUPPORT FOR THEM IS VITAL.. Please tell the Labor Party that you urge them to support the motions in the Senate for an inquiry and opposing a first strike. YOU NEED TO ACT NOW BECAUSE THIS IS COMING UP MONDAY! You should send a fax, preferably handwritten (or on letterhead if you are an organisation) to the following people, urging them to oppose war in Iraq and to support any initiatives in the Senate that do so: Simon Crean, 03-9545-6299 02-6277-8444 Kevin Rudd (Shadow foreign affairs) 02-6277-8498, 07-4266-4263 Please act now to press the labor party to support these vital steps to prevent Australian involvement in an Iraq war. You may wish to send an email message in support of these resolutions to the entire parliament. An email list of the whole Australian parliament is appended to enable you to do this, but be sure to send it only on blind carbon copy (BCC) only, as otherwise it drives people crazy. Democrats motion for an inquiry that is due to be voted on in the Senate Monday: (1) That the Senate refer the following matter to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report: (a) all matters related to a possible military attack against Iraq by the United States of America, with particular emphasis on Australia's potential role. (2) That the Committee call for public submissions and hold public hearings as promptly as possible, with the aim of ensuring as much information as possible is made available to the Australian public to ensure the most comprehensive and informed public debate on the matter can occur; (3) That the Committee report to the Senate at a time or times and in the form it deems to be appropriate, taking into account any local or international developments, as long as a report has been presented by 13 December 2002 at the latest. EMAIL LIST FOR ENTIRE AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT Please use on blind carbon copy (BCC) only. [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] , [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL
LL:DDV: Meeting Against The GATS
From Anne Best from Public First Please publicise the following event: If we let it happen, the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) will be the end of what little democracy we have. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is not just about reducing barriers to international trade, it's about opening up public services for commercial exploitation. if you doubt this statement, ask yourself this question: if we have nothing to worry about, if our government is genuinely acting in our best interests, why is it negotiating the GATS in secrecy at the WTO? The GATS will impact on our lives in the same way the proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) would have had it become a reality. To Learn About The GATS And How We Must Unite To Fight Its Inception, Public First Invites You To A Meeting WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2002, 7.30 PM The New Council Chambers, Trades Hall, Cnr. Lygon Victoria Streets, CARLTON Speakers: Dr Patricia Ranald, Manager Research Policy, Public Interest Advocacy Centre Sydney, Convenor AFTINET Alan Griffiths, Community Activist, Political Writer Ted Murphy, Assistant Secretary, NTEU Kevin Bracken, MUA Delegate For Further Information, Contact Public First PO Box 2288, Fitzroy 3065 Telephone (03) 9662 9688 or 0419 537 595 Fax (03) 9639 4514 -- -- 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
