LL:DDN: Project SafeCom Symposium: additional information
Dear friends of refugees In addition to earlier notifications about our Symposium The Cost, the Carnage and The Bill, to be held at the University of Western Australia on 27 and 28 September, we're now also able to add another presenter to the panel on our Forum. Some additional details about session times are also included below, as well as a change of venue for the - free - post-Symposium training workshop for the DetentionWatch project. We also have secured the presence of culinary hosts Govinda's Restaurant to make your lunch on Saturday available right outside our venue at the University. Further details below. Sincerely, Jack H Smit Project SafeCom Inc. P.O. Box 364 Narrogin WA 6312 phone: 041 70 90 130 http://www.safecom.org/symposium03.htm Project SafeCom Symposium: additional information +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Woomera teacher and author Tom Mann +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ In addition to the previously announced star line-up, we also have secured the presence of Tom Mann, former teacher at the Woomera detention centre, at our Symposium. In addition to being a former employee of Australasian Correctional Management, Tom is also the author of Desert Sorrow, a personal account of his time in Woomera. Tom will bring a limited number of copies of his book - available for sale as autographed copies. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Timing of Saturday am session +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ * 10:30 to 12:15 - Port Hedland - medical negligence, vanishing records Lunch available outside venue * 12:15 - 2:00 Lunch A Food stall will be set up for us by Govinda's Hare Krishna Restaurant outside our venue, the Social Sciences Lecture Theatre. Govinda's, who also provides food at major events such as the Perth Royal Show, will have fully prepared and cooked meals available at their usual rock-bottom prices. Timing of Saturday pm sessions * 2:00pm to 3:20pm - Baxter - squandering millions to control and hide * 3:40pm to 5:20pm - Woomera - cowering, collusion, corruption of public servants * 7:30pm to 9:00pm -nbsp; Nauru - crimes against humanity Full outline of Saturday sessions http://www.safecom.org/symp03-saturday.htm *+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-FREE-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Post-Symposium Workshop: new venue +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-FREE-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ The -FREE- DetentionWatch training workshop, announced as our Post-Symposium Workshop, will now also be held at the University of WA campus, within walking distance from The Octagon Theatre: in the GP3 Teaching lab, Ground Floor Third General Purpose building, Myers Street (map on our website). The DetentionWatch team writes: quot;Anyone who has an interest in actively supporting the DetentionWatch Network project in the role of a contributor or 'editor' is encouraged to attend. We particularly encourage people with journalistic or writing experience, and anyone who maintains regular contact with people in detention centres.quot; MORE DETAILS: http://www.safecom.org/symp03d-watch.htm To REGISTER: http://www.safecom.org/symp03-reg-dwatch.htm -- -- 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] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Anti-Bush tour
With George Bush on his way to Australia now is the time to find out about the fight back against the neo-conservative agenda in the US. ** National Speaking Tour: Paul D'Amato... RESISTING BUSH'S WAR AGENDA America Since 9-11 ** American political campaigner, anti-war activist and associate editor of the International Socialist Review, PAUL D'AMATO discusses the challenges facing progressive movements in Bush's America. Socialist Alternative invites you to come along and join the discussion. In Melbourne: 7.30pm THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18 Council Chamber TRADES HALL, cnr Lygon Victoria St, Carlton Phone: 9650 0404 ___ (For other cities, check http://www.sa.org.au and look under ACTIONS) . -- -- 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] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Bush visit planning meeting
Comrades Key meeting re Bush visit This Tuesday, 16th September, 7pm Trades Hall Discussion on Bush's agenda re visit to Australia October 20/21 Discussion on planning the Red Buses to Canberra and the rally itself, cost, times etc etc Organised by Socialist Party For more information phone 96399111 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or www.socialistpartyaustralia.org . -- -- 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] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Who's afraid of the CFMEU? Nthcte Mtg
-- please forward this email NORTHCOTE PUBLIC MEETING the power of militant unionism: Who's afraid of the CFMEU? sept 17, wed 6:30pm @ 478 high st, northcote FEATURING: MICHAEL BULL A CFMEU official, Michael has worked in the building industry been an active unionist for over 20 years. He was a rank and file member of the Builders Labourers Federation and experienced the last major government offensive on building unions first hand. The Howard government has led attacks on several of Australia's strongest unions. The latest has been a witch hunt under the guise of a Royal Commission into the building industry. This forum asks why has the CFMEU and other unions been targetted and reveals a history of struggle behind Victoria's building unions. With first hand accounts and descriptions this forum will give activists a sense of worker's power history as well as discussing how we can oppose the latest attacks on our unions. All are welcome to this important forum. ALSO FEATURING AN UPDATE FROM THE TEACHERS STRIKE... proudly presented by Socialist Alliance (north east branch) ph: 9486 5472. http://www.socialist-alliance.org -- -- 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] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:URL: All People Equal site updated.
The APE site (www.angry.at/racists) has been updated. The new items added are: Animations by Mark Fiore - in the 'issues' section. Dana Lyon's parody of the Village People's YMCA, 'No WTO Disco', is in the 'other music' section, along with a collection of mp3s from Circled A Records. Three new punk collections, from Mad Butcher Records, Mediattack, and Catchphraze Records, are in the 'punk/metal/noise' section. Thanks, James All People Equal 'anarchy against bigotry' -- -- 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] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDN: Book launch in Sydney
OCEAN PRESS BOOKLAUNCH with GREENS SENATOR KERRY NETTLE COVERT ACTION The Roots of Terrorism Edited by Ellen Ray and William H. Schaap Monday September 22, 6pm Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Pt. Rd., Glebe, Sydney FREE ADMISSION With an introduction written during the Iraq War (2003), this book brings together a selection of key articles from CovertAction Quarterly, the most authoritative international magazine in its field. The editors present a comprehensive background to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the current war on terrorism. Contributors include: * Noam Chomsky * Eqbal Ahmad * Phillip Agee * Edward Herman * William Blum * Israel Shahak * Ramsey Clark The essays in this collection could hardly be more timely, or more informative and cannot be ignored by those who hope to gain a serious understanding of what is unfolding today. Noam Chomsky This book provides a critical and historical perspective on both the nature of terrorism and the manner in which it is portrayed in the mainstream media. Edward S. Herman ISBN 1-876175-84-2 (PAPER), 310 PAGES, $35 - Order direct from Ocean Press for a 10% discount GPO Box 3279, Melbourne, Vic, 3001 For more information: 03 9326 4280 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.oceanbooks.com.au -= -- -- 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] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDN: Syd VENUES for 5* VENEZUELA: The revolution unfolding
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 05:31:19 - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A fundamental social transformation is unfolding in Venezuela. A real life and death struggle for power is taking place. Alvaro Guzman is the first leader of this unfolding revolutionary process to visit Australia. Do not miss this opportunity to see how real social change is being made by working people and youth. Alvaro Guzman is the national director of the federation of Bolivarian Students in Venezuela. His tour will be a fantastic opportunity to hear from, and question, a young person involved in a fundamental transformation of society. It is certainly a stark contrast when a relatively poor country like Venezuela builds 3000 new schools and has 100,000 volunteers waging a national literacy campaign, while a rich country like Australia closes schools and privatises education! The national tour is being organised by RESISTANCE and Committees in Solidarity with Latin America and the Caribbean (CISLAC). Below are Sydney tour details: ** SYDNEY PUBLIC MEETING ** Friday September 19, 6.30pm Trades Hall Auditorium, 4 Goulburn St (cnr Dixon St), City Entry by donation $8/5 concession recommended Ring Roberto or Jorge (02) 9687 5134, 0428 190 276, 0425 237 285 -- http://active.org.au/sydney/calendar/?display=zoomevent=1289 ** CAMPUS MEETINGS ** MACQUARIE UNI Monday Sep 22, 1pm Function Room 1, Sam Bldg Call Walter on 0413 958 371 for more info. -- http://active.org.au/sydney/calendar/?display=zoomevent=1315 UNSW Monday Sep 21, 4pm Room 101, Civil Engineering Bld Call Chris on 0401 260 439 for more info. -- http://active.org.au/sydney/calendar/?display=zoomevent=1316 SYDNEY UNI Tuesday Sep 23, 1pm Room 175, Carslaw Bldg Call Karol on 0410 544 396 for more info. -- http://active.org.au/sydney/calendar/?display=zoomevent=1318 UWS BANKSTOWN Tuesday Sep 23, 4pm Bldg 1, Lecture Room 39 Call Megan on 0419 117 606 for more info. -- http://active.org.au/sydney/calendar/?display=zoomevent=1317 For general info, call Resistance @ (02) 9690 1977. . -- -- 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] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDN: Sydney Social Forum II - 25-26 October 2003
Dear Friend, It's that's time of the year again - time for the Sydney Social Forum! The Sydney Social Forum is an open space promoting solidarity and cooperation among the diversity of activist networks in Sydney, Australia and Internationally. This year's Sydney Social Forum will be held on October 25 and 26 at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). If you, your trade union, collective or organisation would like to get involved with the 2003 SSF, please get in touch, get registered and get involved! BACKGROUND TO SSF 2003 In September 2002 the first Sydney Social Forum was held, attracting over 400 people and the support of 35 organisations. Since that time, a number of events have made the need for collaboration and discussion even more urgent. The war on Iraq has clearly signalled an intensifying permanent war on the world's poor - adding more open unilateral military aggression to existing neo-liberal offensives conducted through organisations like the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organisation. In Australia, the Howard government's enthusiastic support for the war has been accompanied by increasing attacks on public healthcare, higher education, the continuation of a deplorable refugee policy, and a push for a Free Trade Agreement with the US. On the other side, the worldwide movement against the war in Iraq was also a spectacular expression of opposition to corporate greed and lack of democracy. Within this context, the Sydney Social Forum seeks to provide an open space promoting solidarity and cooperation among the diversity of activist networks in Sydney, Australia and internationally. The SSF aims to promote discussion of analyses of the state of the world, visions of an alternative world and strategies to get from one to the other. It also aims to provide discussion of the nature and significance of the international Social Forum movement, from the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre to the emerging regional and city-based Social Forums. The Sydney Social Forum can only be a real success with the participation of a broad range of groups and individuals. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS This year's SSF will feature a variety of speakers including: David Barsamian - Award-winning director of Alternative Radio in the US. David has co-authored a number of books with eminent scholars such as Noam Chomsky, Edward Said and Arundhati Roy. Nicola Bullard - Deputy-director of Focus on the Global South. Nicola is co-author along with Walden Bello of Global Finance: New Thinking on Regulating Speculative Capital Markets. Ariel Guides - Representative from BMP (Solidarity of Filipino Workers), the largest trade union congress in the Philippines, and head of the Freedom from Hunger Coalition in Negros, covering 22,000 sugarworkers across 12 cities and towns. REGISTRATION If you or your organisation / collective would like to register for this year's SSF, you can get the forms you need from the SSF website. http://www.sydneysocialforum.org/rego.html WORKSHOPS If you'd like to hold a workshop at this year's forum, you can find more information and register your topic and preferred session time at the SSF website. http://www.sydneysocialforum.org/workshops/index.html UPCOMING MEETINGS / EVENTS -- Next SSF Organising Group Meeting: Thursday, 18 September 6:30pm @ Gaelic Club Everyone welcome! Come and have your say, help make the SSF happen. -- SSF 2003 Activate Thursday, 2nd October 6:30pm @ Gaelic Club 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills Come along to the SSF 2003 Activate. Find out what's happening at this year's SSF. See footage from the 2003 World Social Forum, New York City Social Forum and more. Entry by donation ($10/$5). MORE INFORMATION All the latest news and info will be made available at the SSF website: http://www.sydneysocialforum.org. Yours in the belief that another world is possible, SSF Organising Group . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL
